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DOMINICA-ECONOMY-IMF predicts “subdued’ economic growth for Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica, Sept 8, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says growth in the Dominican economy will remain “subdued” this year “accelerating to around two per cent over the medium term”. ... Full story
IMF says Dominica's economic growth will be subdued this year
ROSEAU, Dominica, Sept 8, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says growth in the Dominican economy will remain “subdued” this year “accelerating to around two per cent over the medium term”. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-FISHERIES-Caribbean nationals attending workshop in Australia
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 8, CMC – The Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Milton Haughton is among 13 Caribbean nationals who have arrived in Australia to participate in a comprehensive training workshop being provided by the Australian government through its Overseas Aid Program’s (AusAID’s) Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) programme. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-HEALTH-Region observes Wellness Day
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 8, CMC – Caribbean countries were on Saturday urging their nationals to love their bodies by encouraging healthy living and focusing on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly among children. ... Full story
Love that body
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 8, CMC – Caribbean countries were on Saturday urging their nationals to love their bodies by encouraging healthy living and focusing on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly among children. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-SECURITY-Bahamas pledges support for anti-piracy efforts
NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 8, CMC – The Bahamas government has held talks with the United States on counter piracy efforts. ... Full story
GUYANA-EDUCATION-President Ramotar to serve on global education committee
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 8, CMC- President Donald Ramotar has been invited by the United Nations Secretary General Ban-ki Moon to serve on a special select committee to review the education system globally. ... Full story
UNITED STATES-CRIME-US man jailed for 60 months for sexual exploitation of a minor in Belize
WASHINGTON, Sept 8, CMC - The United States Department of Justice says a 72-year-old Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 60 months in jail for travelling to Belize and “engaging in and attempting to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor”. ... Full story
JAMAICA-CRIME-Public Defender calls for new legislation to protect un-born child
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 8, CMC – Following the recent of murder of four pregnant women in separate incidents across the island, Public Defender, Earl Witter is calling on the authorities to enact legislation providing for harsher punishment for those convicted of killing mothers to be. ... Full story
BERMUDA-WEATHER-Residents urged to stay vigilant as storm approaches
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 8, CMC - National Security Minister Wayne Furbert urged residents to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm looks set to pass more than 150 miles to the east of Bermuda on Sunday. ... Full story
