La Rocque gets second term as Caricom SG

February 19, 2016 in Regional

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No police probe into excessive force claims in arrest of Trinidad crime show host

February 18, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_9866" align="alignleft" width="300"] A screenshot from the video showing the altercation between Ian Alleyne (right) and Inspector Roger Alexander.[/caption] PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday February 18, 2016 – Despite allegations that a senior lawman abused his power and used excessive force in arresting a popular...

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Jamaica pre-election debates off as ruling party holds out

February 18, 2016 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday February 18, 2016 – The leaders of Jamaica’s two main opposition parties will not face off in national debates that were to be held before next Thursday’s general elections. The ruling People’s National Party (PNP) has decided it will not participate “at...

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Caribbean records 7% hike in visitor arrivals in 2015

February 17, 2016 in Regional

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean tourism industry recorded a seven per cent increase in tourist arrivals last year, with an estimated 28.7 million people visiting the region, the Secretary General of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley announced Tuesday. Riley, presenting the “State...

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Morgans are Grammy’s best

February 16, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_9835" align="alignleft" width="300"] From left, Gramps, Mojo and Peetah Morgan of the sibling group Morgan Heritage[/caption] Strictly Roots earned first-time nominees Morgan Heritage the Best Reggae Album Grammy at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. The set, released in April 2015 on the sibling band’s...

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