ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 14, CMC  Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised the local  banking sector for not making “enough loans available” so as to stimulate the  domestic economy. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Browne told listeners that the banks operating here are “not stepping up to the plate” and “are not making enough […]

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Sept 14, CMC – The St. Lucia government says while it will continue to provide subsidies on petroleum products to cushion the impact of higher international prices on consumers, it has had no  choice but to adjust the retail price for these products. In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 14, CMC – The Guyana economy grew by 33.3 per cent during the first half of this year with strong performances being recorded across the various sectors, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday. He told a news conference that the performance reflects growth against an already significantly expanded economic base and that […]

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia, Sep 14, CMC – Saint Lucia’s national netball team has withdrawn from next month’s Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier Americas in Barbados due to financial reasons. Saint Lucia was expected to be among seven countries taking part in the Qualifiers at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex from October 19 to 26. However, […]