Author: Clivette

Prime Minister Browne Attacks Privy Council

March 11, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3163" align="alignleft" width="300"] Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne[/caption] Prime Minister, Gaston Browne said the London-based court has failed in its duty to provide effective service to Commonwealth nations. Remaining with the Privy Council, he said, will mean a perversion of justice. The PM made...

Workers being laid off and victimized in SKN, says Liburd

March 11, 2016 in National

St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Chairperson the Honorable Marcella Liburd is taking the Team Unity Government to task for the continued discrimination and victimization towards women because of political affiliation to the Labour Party. Liburd told a captive Issues audience on Freedom Fm on Wednesday, that some...

Philo Wallace Inquest Rules Officer Acted In Self Defence

March 10, 2016 in National

[caption id="attachment_8281" align="alignleft" width="300"] Philo Wallace[/caption] The inquest into the death of 17 year old Philo Wallace has returned a not guilty verdict against the police officer. They ruled that the officer acted in self defense. This means that the police officer who shot and killed Philo...

Caribbean countries urged to fully develop energy sector

March 10, 2016 in Regional

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (CMC) – Caribbean countries have been told that reducing energy costs will help the region improve growth and strengthen competitiveness. But at the same time, regional policymakers face conflicting objectives. On the one hand, investment in an effective energy reform strategy would have...