September 2016

Dominica PM calls on LIAT to show more compassion to passengers

September 21, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_14166" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit[/caption] Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, to improve its services to passengers saying “there must be a greater sense of humanism” in the way the airline conducts its operations. Skerrit, speaking on...

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Floyd Mayweather says fight with UFC’s Conor McGregor will not happen

September 21, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_14163" align="alignleft" width="300"] Floyd Mayweather (right) says he almost came out of retirement to fight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)featherweight champion Conor McGregor[/caption] Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has ruled out a bout with mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor. The American five-weight world champion, 39, said...

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Caribbean countries pledge to empower women, girls

September 21, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3163" align="alignleft" width="300"] Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne[/caption] Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have pledged their “resolve” to achieve positive outcomes for empowering women and girls in the Caribbean as part of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s global-inspired movement and as a celebration of...

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CIBC First Ccaribbean Raises Over USD$350,000 for Cancer So Far, Set to Host Its Fifth Walk for The Cure

September 21, 2016 in National

One of the region’s largest cancer fundraisers is less than three weeks away and so far has raised over USD$350, 000 in support of cancer care and awareness. Now in its fifth year, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For the Cure will see thousands of walkers and runners...

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Government Officials Update Private Sector and Civic Partners on Presence of RSS Troops

September 21, 2016 in National

[caption id="attachment_14156" align="alignleft" width="300"] PM Harris at the head of table (right) chaired the meeting between Government and private partners[/caption] Leaders from the private sector and civil society met with senior Government officials headed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Tuesday (September 20)...

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