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JAMAICA-ECONOMY- Finance Minister asked to disclose timetable for IMF “Prior Action Requirements”
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 1, CMC – The Opposition Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP)spokesman on Finance Audley Shaw has called on Finance Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, to make public the details and timetable for the implementation of Prior Action Requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before an agreement can be reached. ... Full story
GUYANA - NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE-President calls for end to political stalemate
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 1, CMC - President Donald Ramotar has called on the opposition to meet his government half way in dialogue to take Guyana forward. ... Full story
End the political stalemate
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 1, CMC - President Donald Ramotar has called on the opposition to meet his government half way in dialogue to take Guyana forward. ... Full story
JAMAICA-PRISONS- Attempted suicide of wards of state being investigated
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 1, CMC - Jamaica's Correctional Services Department is investigating the circumstances which reportedly led to the attempted suicide of three wards of the state on the weekend. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-ECONOMY - Fiscal consolidation inevitable in the Caribbean - says IMF
WASHINGTON, Jan 1, CMC – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) working paper says since growth in the current global economic environment is “virtually nonexistent,” significant fiscal consolidation is inevitable in the region. ... Full story
JAMAICA-NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE- PM says brace for harsh conditions
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 1, CMC - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has acknowledged the reality of harsh conditions that may accompany an International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement expected to be finalised during this New Year. ... Full story
YEARENDER-West Indies, Bolt propel Caribbean into global spotlight
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies rescaled the pinnacle of world cricket for the first time in eight years while sprint superstar Usain Bolt laid claim to legend status by once again attaining the dizzying heights of global stardom, to headline a remarkable year in Caribbean sport in 2012. ... Full story
FOOTBALL-ENGLAND-Campbell-Ryce on target but Notts lose again
NOTTINGHAM, England, Jan 1, CMC – Jamaican international Jamal Campbell-Ryce scored his sixth goal of the season in a losing cause for Notts County as the hosts lost 2-1 to Milton Keynes Dons in the English League One on New Year’s Day. ... Full story
CRICKET-BIG BASH-Thunder coach backs struggling Gayle
SYDNEY, Australia, Jan 1, CMC – Sydney Thunder head coach Shane Duff has thrown his support behind embattled West Indies star Chris Gayle, following the opener’s latest failure. ... Full story
CRICKET-WOMEN-Experienced Raj to lead India in World Cup campaign
MUMBAI, India, Jan 1, CMC – Stroke-maker Mithali Raj has been named to lead India in the Women’s World Cup which bowls off here later this month. ... Full story
