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| Belize football league wins regional social innovation contest |
| Medell?n, Colombia: A football league that motivates and commits its players, their families and communities with environmental protection in Belize won first place in the Experiences in Social Innovation contest organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) with support from the Kellogg Foundation. |
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| Lady G is not dead |
| Reports circulating that dancehall artiste Lady G has been shot and killed are false, her family says. |
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| Inflation soars |
| Citizens will continue to pay more for food and services as inflation continues to soar.Headline inflation climbed to 13.5 per cent in August, up from 11.9 per cent a month earlier, the Central Bank's latest data showed yesterday. |
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| ACP states and Guyana's EPA stand |
With the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the 79-member Group of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States scheduled for Accra, Ghana on October 2 and 3, interest is growing as to the prominence of the future of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with Europe. |
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| JPS donates $1 million to NCU scholarship fund |
| EARLIER THIS month, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) presented a cheque for $1 million to Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The donation, which was made by Lloyd Tyme, JPS director of customer operations for the southern region, is to go into the university's scholarship fund. |
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| Sean Kingston Loses $500,000 Bling In The Mail |
Reggae star Sean Kingston is at the center of a police investigation in Los Angeles after jewelry worth $500,000 went missing in the mail.
Unfortunately, Kingston's sibling insured the contents for just $500, reports TMZ.com. The authorities were alerted to the missing bling when the FedEx package Kingston's sister sent arrived at the jewelers empty. |
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| $150-m upgrade for fishing beaches |
| MONTEGO BAY, St James - Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said a $150-million upgrade of 30 of the island's 187 fishing beaches is expected to commence within another two months."We are now doing the environmental assessment to make sure that it is complementary to the vulnerability of the sensitive eco-system on the beaches," Dr Tufton said during a public forum at the Meeting Place in Montego Bay on Thursday. |
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| US expert to help fight gang crimes |
| National Security Minister Martin Joseph last night announced that the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) has been given the lead responsibility for solving all gang-related homicides. |
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| Public Safety Communications Network 'almost there' |
| he near complete Public Safety Communications Network, which will equip the nation with the highest possible security standards in Emergency 911 services, was unveiled yesterday. Dr. Edmond Mansoor, minister for information, broadcasting and telecommunications at a press conference at Parliament buildings where the network is based, explained the scope of ?one of the largest investments by government in the safety of the citizenry of Antigua and Barbuda? and the developments the system represents in terms of enhanced public safety. |
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| New plans to promote tourism |
| The Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association (AH&TA) will be running a joint advertising campaign on Expedia from next week in a quest to promote Antigua and Barbuda as a safe and attractive destination.?This is to try and boost arrivals for the next few months,? General Manager of AH&TA Neil Forrester told the Antigua Sun.Forrester went on to say that Expedia was identified as an important source of business so they have chosen that Web site to run the campaign. |
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| US financial crisis could hurt Jamaica |
| JAMAICA IS taking a wait-and-see approach to the current financial crisis now affecting the economy of the United States.It is uncertain how long the 'storm' will last as major financial institutions continue to crumble under the weight of a subprime mortgage disaster that has forced the US Government to craft a US$700 billion bailout plan for banks. Up to press time yesterday, the legislators were yet to approve the plan. |
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| Caricom insurance, former GuyFlag, should receive license this year |
| It would be before the end of the year?we are working on it,? says Assistant Commis-sioner Tracy Gibson at the Office of the Insurance Commission(OCI), with reference to the application for an insurance licence submitted by the Caricom General Insurance Company, formerly the Guyana Fire Life and General Insurance Company (GuyFlag). |
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| Workers barred from protesting |
| What was supposed to be a massive demonstration over outstanding salaries, job security and unacceptable working conditions turned out to be a gathering inside the carpark at the Hindu Credit Union administrative building yesterday. Disgruntled employees turned out to take part in the demonstration which was planned for 8 a.m but because they had no permission from the police, the employees stood in the carpark and voiced their concerns. |
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| Banana split EU, ACP bloc at trade talks |
| African and Caribbean countries stood in the way of a deal Sunday that would end the European Union's long-running "banana war" with Latin American nations at the World Trade Organization.The deal would benefit banana exporting nations such as Ecuador as well as multinational growers like Chiquita Brands International Inc and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. |
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| Jamaican Fails Dope Test |
| An unnamed member of the Jamaican Olympic 2008 athletic team has tested positive for a banned substance. A Jamaica Olympic Association official made the disclosure, confirming unofficial reports.The athlete, who was tested during the June 27-29 National Track and Field Championships, is, however, not one of the country`s big names, association president Mike Fennell said. |
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| Keys 'sorry' for tobacco adverts |
| Alicia Keys has apologised to fans in Indonesia after discovering one of her forthcoming concerts was sponsored by tobacco firm Philip Morris.Billboard posters for the Jakarta gig, which takes place on 31 July, featured a logo for the A Mild cigarette brand. In a statement, Keys said she asked for "corrective actions" as soon as she learned of the advertisements. |
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| 14 'Sunna' pages in Marie Claire |
| Pulse's Cosmo cover girl, Sunna Gottshalk, is currently featured in a 14-page main fashion editorial for this month's Marie Claire, which is now on newsstands. The 5'11" stunner's beauty was recently captured by the bible of the fashion industry, Vogue.Hot on the heels of her eight-page British Vogue spread, shot in London, Sunna was immersed in her Marie Claire shoot, which took her through the rich history of African tribesmen, on Safari and into the majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro. |
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| Drink-driving bill passed - No licence after three convictions |
| Parliament yesterday passed the Evidence and Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2008 which aims to curb driving under the influence of alcohol and makes provision for breathalyzer tests.Under the new law, it will be an offense for any person who drives or attempts to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle if he has consumed alcohol in such quantity that the proportion in his breath or blood exceeds the prescribed limit. |
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| Tea for Change: Trinidadians host fund raiser for Barack Obama |
| FT. LAUDERDALE - Putting to good use her events management skills that Trinidadians came to know and appreciate at events such as Royal Bank?s Kaiso Royale and Cultural Extravaganza, Sandra Bernard-Bastien jumped into the fundraising fray for US Presidential candidate, Barack Obama. |
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| New prime minister of Grenada sworn in |
| Veteran politician Tillman Thomas was on Wednesday sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister of Grenada. Thomas, leader of the National Democratic Congress, was sworn in by Governor General Sir Daniel Williams at the Grenada Trade Centre, taking the Oath of Office and the Oath at Allegiance. |
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| Guyanas President attempts to silence another journalist. |
| There is another breach of democracy in Guyana media environment. This time Guyanas President Bharrat banned Capitol News reporter Gordon Moseley from the Office of the President (OP) and State House. According to Jagdeo, the ban follows what he termed disparaging and disrespectful remarks Moleseley made in a letter he sent to a Guyanese newspapers. |
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| UN official says aid for Haiti falling short |
| Aid for Haiti is falling short as the Caribbean country is buffeted by urgent needs to help feed its poor while developing domestic food production and jobs, a UN official reported. |
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| Minister says fishery is important |
| Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Christopher Tufton has said that the fishery and aquaculture sector was playing a pivotal role in providing a livelihood for thousands of persons across the region. The Minister was addressing the launch of the European Union (EU) workshop on fishery and aquaculture standards in Kingston on Monday. Tufton said the workshop was of particular importance, as it provided an opportunity to expand and sustain existing economic activities in the sector. |
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| Laparkan's Guyana Freight Division wins Chairman's Award |
Guyana was chosen as the venue for this year's Laparkan Freight Group of Companies 4th Annual Caribbean Sales Conference at which the Chairman's Award for the overall top Laparkan station was won by the Guyana Freight Division. Guyana was selected in recognition and as part of the celebration of Laparkan's 25th anniversary of serving the Guyanese and Caribbean Diaspora, a press release from the Group of Companies said.
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| PETA threatens more action in St. Kitts |
| BASSETERRE, St Kitts, March 19, 2008 - The People for the Ethical Treatment of animals (PETA) made good on its threat and picketed the St Kitts-based veterinary university it has accused of mutilating animals, but promised the protests would not end there if action is not taken against the school |
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