Opposition leader’s sister found dead

March 14, 2016 in Regional

The sister of opposition leader Bharat Jagdeo, was found dead at his home on Sunday. According to the former President, the body of his 57 year old sister was found by his niece and nephew. It’s with deep sadness, I announce the death of my sister Shanta....

Rapist faces life imprisonment

March 11, 2016 in Regional

A 54-year old Sea View Farm man is staring down the barrel of life imprisonment after being convicted in the High Court for raping a child. Fitzroy “Buck” Joseph was found guilty by a 12-member for holding down a 14-year-old girl, threatening her life and raping...

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...

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...