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TRINIDAD: Constitutional Reform or Diversionary Tactic? by Peter Ischyrion
PORT OF SPAIN, Jul (IPS) – Prime Minister Patrick Manning expected the flack. “You know how I am a lucky man, especially with certain segments of the media,” he said sarcastically as he read the proposals contained in a “working document” on constitutional reform in Trinidad and Tobago.
Progress on Water, Less on Sanitation by Omid Memarian
UNITED NATIONS, Jul (IPS) – The number of people globally who lack access to an improved drinking water source has fallen below one billion for the first time since data was compiled in 1990, according to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF.
Another Cold Shoulder From Washington by Bert Wilkinson
GEORGETOWN, Jul (IPS) – The U.S. government has again snubbed Guyanese authorities, with whom it has long had a strained relationship, this time over a request for expert help in solving the latest of three mass murders this year.
INDUSTRY LEADERS SALUTE OUTGOING CARIBBEAN TOURISM CHIEF
WASHINGTON, DC (July 2, 2008) – The appointment of a new tourism minister in the Bahamas is being hailed as a significant move for the wider Caribbean region.
SVG Carnival Development Corporation’s Beauty Shows
SVG Carnival Development Corporation’s Beauty Shows Committee is making arrangements for the staging of the 24th MISS CARIVAL 2008 at Victoria Park on Friday July 4th 2008 at 8.00 p.m.
Stage Collapse at NDC Meeting
Sever supporters of the National Democratic Congress was injured tonight when the stage collapse. It is not know what is the cause but reports say there was massive gathering for the political meeting. More information to come..
Local Farmers Producing Food Solutions by Patricia Grogg
SAN JOSÉ DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Cuba’s food production is insufficient to meet the country’s needs, but the solution may lie in successful local experiences that show that farming is possible without the costly inputs used by the agriculture industry up to the late 1980s.
Free Sex Change Operations Approved By Dalia Acosta
HAVANA, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – New horizons opened up for transsexuals in Cuba with the approval of a Public Health Ministry resolution that establishes guidelines for their health care, including free gender reassignment operations.
Kidnappings Rise as Economic Woes Deepen by Elizabeth Eames Roebling
PORT-AU-PRINCE, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Several thousand people, including remnants of the wealthy and educated class who remain in Haiti, took to the streets of Port-au-Prince Wednesday to rail against what they say is government inaction amid a rise in kidnappings.
St Lucia media delegation visits Taiwan
A delegation comprised of members of the St Lucia media has recently returned from a familiarisation trip to Taiwan. Guests of the Taiwanese government, the group included Carmy Joseph from HTS, Christopher Kessell from DBS, Mary Polius from RSL, Katherine Atkinson from The Star Publishing Company, Lucius Doxerie from NTN […]
Ponting century leads Aussie run spree against Windies
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Captain Ricky Ponting’s 35th century formed the bedrock of a strong Australian total on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park Thursday.
TOURISM MUST BENEFIT COMMUNITIES, SAYS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
ARUSHA, Tanzania (May 19, 2008) – “Tourism is the largest voluntary transfer of resources from the rich to the not so rich in history,” asserts a development expert who urged leading tourism players on the continent to ensure visitor revenues benefit African communities.
HIGH CARIBBEAN AIR FARES AFFECTING YOUTH TRAVEL
BARBADOS (May 10, 2008) – High airfares are grounding the development of future air travelers, asserts a young travel expert.
60 Years On, ECLAC Still Has Key Role to Play – By Daniela Estrada
SANTIAGO, May 7, 2008 (IPS) – Among the tasks facing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is to contribute to the design of a development strategy to make the best use of the region’s current bonanza.