All sides agree on a way forward for Citrus [Belize]
From 7News Belize For three weeks, the government has been trying to stabilize the citrus industry which ahs been crippled by a cash flow crisis at Citrus Products of Belize Limited. The company’s bank First Caribbean froze their account because…
Mighty Sparrow to receive prestigious Order of Trinidad and Tobago award
Sparrow, acknowledged as the “Calypso King of the World” returned to Trinidad and Tobago earlier this month after recovering from a diabetic coma in the United States, where he has been residing for years. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday February 20, 2014,…
Too black to be Prime Minister”: the shackles of mental slavery
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 Mr Hinds’ statement about Dr Rowley rightly caused a stir in Trinidad and Tobago. Regrettably, it also attracted the attention of international news broadcasters, such as the British Broadcasting Corporation says Sir Ronald Sanders….
St Kitts police charge two, including a woman with Venezuelan Embassy fire
From Caribbean360 Police confirmed that the two people had been formally arrested and charged with the offence of unlawfully and maliciously setting fire to the building on January 5. BASSETERRE, St. Kitts. Tuesday February 4, 2014, CMC – Two people,…
Former St Lucia prime minister feels betrayed
From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St.Lucia, CMC – Ousted opposition leader, Stephenson King, says he feels betrayed but nevertheless humbled and inspired by the level of support from the public. On Thursday (23), one day after he was voted out of office…
Provisional and temporizing solutions not the answer to Caribbean problems
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday January 24, 2014 – The extent of the damage and human suffering on the island of St Vincent caused by unprecedented rainfall and flooding over the Christmas holiday period is much…
Europe’s top Eastern Caribbean diplomat praises PM Douglas for vision in training of excellence center
By CUOPM From the Office of The Prime Minister St Kitts & Nevis Europe’s top diplomat in Barbados and the Caribbean is giving thumbs up to Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and his Government to reform…
Cameron’s plea to Putin: help me stop Salmond
Exclusive By David Leask And Paul Hutcheon From The Herald Scotland David Cameron’s Government wants the backing of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the battle against Scottish independence, the former USSR’s leading news agency has reported. Official Russian news agency…
Bahamas outlines new initiatives to maintain economic growth
From Caribbean360 image Addressing the Bahamas Business Outlook on Monday, Christie said 18 months into his administration, it has had to deal with strengthening the economy, increase jobs, address social ills including poverty and crime. NASSAU, Bahamas, Thursday January 16,…
Gonsalves tackles issues facing Caribbean community
By Tim Padgett From Miami Herald.Com St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and other Caribbean countries were hammered on Christmas Eve by more than a foot of torrential rain. The flooding and landslides killed at least 13 people and…
