Tag Archives: caribbean

BVI- Political commentator concerned about immigration policies

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Feb. 7, CMC –  A political commentator has voiced concern about the territory’s immigration policies and warned that without firm policy decisions, citizens risk being sidelined in their own homeland. Cindy Rosan Speaking during her Morning Facts talk show,  Cindy Rosan said discussions about labour shortages, residency delays and business needs often […]

Grenada-OECS congratulates Grenada on 52nd anniversary of independence

CASTRIES, St Lucia, Feb. 8, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission celebrates has congratulated the citizens of Grenadia citizens on their 52nd Anniversary of Independence under the powerful theme, “Grenada at 52: Anchored in Faith, Guided by Purpose“.  The commemoration is marked by the country’s commitment to facing continued climatic, political, […]

Haiti-No survivors of plane crash?

PORT AU PRINCE, Feb 7, CMC – The wreckage of the Embraer 110 Bandeirante aircraft used by a Florida-based non-profit Christian missionary aviation organization has been found after the plane lost contact while flying between the cities of Jérémie and Les Cayes on Thursday in bad weather. “We do not believe there were any survivors… […]

Cuba struck by 5.5 earthquake

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 8, CMC – Sections of Cuba were rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 early Sunday. The earthquake that was centred offshore about 34km from Imías, Cuba, and was also felt in parts of Haiti and The Bahamas.  International seismic agencies said the quake was initially measured at 5.9 before […]

Uncertainty grips Haiti as CPT mandate ends

Security on high alert in Haiti as CPT mandate ends without any new formula announced for the way forward. PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Feb 7,, CMC – The mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT)  came to an end on Saturday leaving the future of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in limbo even as […]

Guyana-Peramanent secretary testifies in extradition matter

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 6, CMC – A senior public servant she  could not  recall derogatory statements made by government ministers  toward Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed,  as their extradition matter continued here on Friday. Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, allowed the lawyer for the Mohemeds to question Permanent Secretary […]