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CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-CARICOM countries pledge to uphold good governance in the region
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25, CMC – Two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have underscored the need for good governance and the rule of law as the international community prepares for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. ... Full story
SURINAME-ENERGY-Suriname’s state oil company urged to abort seismic survey plans
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Sept 25, CMC - A war of words has erupted between Suriname’s state oil company, Staatsolie, and the environmental group, Green Heritage Fund Suriname (GHFS) over plans by the state company to conduct seismic oil surveys in some of the country’s rivers. ... Full story
UNITED NATIONS-AWARDS-Antigua PM describes South-South Awards “a resounding success”
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25, CMC - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has saisd that his country’s policy on information communication and technology (ICT) is geared towards upgrading the intellectual capacity of citizens and building an open and pluralistic society. ... Full story
CARICOM countries pledge to uphold good governance
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25, CMC – Two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have underscored the need for good governance and the rule of law as the international community prepares for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. ... Full story
ST. LUCIA-POLITICS-Senior St. Lucia government minister arrives in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept 25, CMC – Less than two weeks after St. Lucia announced it was maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan rather than China, a senior government minister has arrived here on a five-day visit. ... Full story
UNITED NATIONS-POLITICS-St. Vincent urges international community to address Caribbean’s concerns
By Nelson A. King UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25, CMC - As Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders gather here for the 67th Session of the General Assembly Debate, St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ United Nations Ambassador Camillo Gonsalves has called on the international community to address the region’s concerns. ... Full story
JAMAICA-BUSINESS-Employers want structured education system in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 25, CMC - President of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen, has identified a structured education system, backed by sound parenting, as an effective strategy to create a globally competitive workforce. ... Full story
ST. LUCIA-VAT-Hoteliers want meeting with union over threat of industry shut down
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Sept 25, CMC –The St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) says it is seeking a meeting with the National Workers Union (NWU) after the union warned that it is prepared to shut down the tourism sector if the government goes ahead with a plan to apply the Value Added Tax (VAT) to service charge on hospitality industry employees. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-GANGS-Government implementing new plans to deal with criminal gangs
NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 25, CMC – National Security Minister Dr. Bernard J. Nottage says the government will continue to implement programmes aimed at reducing the opportunities for young Bahamians joining gangs or criminal groups. ... Full story
GUYANA-DEVELOPMENT-President Ramotar meets with IDB head
NEW YORK, Sept 25, CMC – The Guyana government says it is pleased with the outcome of talks held with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on several key development projects including the Amaila Falls hydropower initiative. ... Full story
