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Published:Monday | May 4, 2009 | 1:10 PM

The Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) says all tests for suspected cases of the H1N1 influenza virus in the region have been negative.

Published:Monday | May 4, 2009 | 10:42 AM

The Barbados government is moving to abolish the mandatory death penalty for convicted murderers as part of wider constitutional reforms.

Published:Friday | May 1, 2009 | 5:25 PM

The Aluminium Corporation of America (Alcoa) is planning to take over the Australian-based BHP Billiton\'s operations in Suriname.

Published:Friday | May 1, 2009 | 1:11 PM

At least one of Antigua’s Opposition Senators is calling for the government to present a new or revised budget because of an expected financing gap of well over 25 percent in the fiscal package announced last December.

Published:Friday | May 1, 2009 | 1:10 PM

The National Security Minister has questioned the effectiveness and the cost hiring of eight former British Police Officers, under the former labour administration.

Published:Friday | May 1, 2009 | 8:46 AM

The Government of Guyana has advised citizens to avoid travelling to countries affected by the swine flu virus.

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2009 | 1:42 PM

The Government of Belize is reporting that there are at least three suspected swine flu cases in the country.

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2009 | 1:40 PM

Seventeen people have been arrested in for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking ring, which is believed to be connected to the militant Hezbollah organisation in Lebanon.

Published:Thursday | April 30, 2009 | 9:13 AM

Cuba has suspended all regular and chartered flights to Mexico amid fears of a further spread of the swine flu virus.

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2009 | 12:53 PM

Election results released by the Electoral Council in Haiti shows that none of the candidates have received the majority vote needed for an outright win in the April 19 poll.

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2009 | 12:52 PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Patrick Manning says the current financial problems facing his country are temporary.

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2009 | 8:58 AM

The Suriname government has announced a ban on the importation of pigs and pork, in response to the outbreak of swine flu.

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2009 | 8:58 AM

The Grenada government says it has no plans to evacuate more than 60 students from Mexico in the wake of the swine flu outbreak.

Published:Wednesday | April 29, 2009 | 8:58 AM

The Grenada government says it has no plans to evacuate more than 60 students from Mexico in the wake of the swine flu outbreak.

Published:Tuesday | April 28, 2009 | 6:04 PM

St Lucia\'s National Security Minister has called an emergency meeting of various local agencies to finalise a national policy on swine flu.

Published:Tuesday | April 28, 2009 | 8:34 AM

Leader of the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform in Guyana Robert Corbin was flown to the United States for medical treatment after he was hospitalized over the weekend.

Published:Tuesday | April 28, 2009 | 8:33 AM

Public servants in St Lucia have rejected a second proposal by the government to delay the payment of a promised five point seven million US dollar increase in salaries and wages.

Published:Monday | April 27, 2009 | 6:13 PM

Guyana\'s President Bharrat Jagdeo is cautioning CARICOM countries not to negotiate a new free trade agreement with Canada, based on reciprocity.

Published:Monday | April 27, 2009 | 6:10 PM

Opposition legislators in Antigua this morning boycotted the ceremonial opening of the new session of Parliament following the March 12 general election.

Published:Monday | April 27, 2009 | 1:04 PM

Guyana\'s Opposition Leader Robert Corbin remains hospitalized at the Georgetown Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for chest pains since Saturday.

Published:Monday | April 27, 2009 | 1:03 PM

Antiguan Opposition Leader Lester Bird is reiterating calls for Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer to disclose the state of the Antigua and Barbuda economy.

Published:Monday | April 27, 2009 | 9:17 AM

More than 120 countries have confirmed attendance at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Coordinating Committee, to take place in Havana from today to April 30.

Published:Friday | April 24, 2009 | 5:51 PM

A new bill has been passed in Guyana which will allow judges up to three months to rule on cases.

Published:Friday | April 24, 2009 | 5:49 PM

St Kitts and Nevis Labour Minister Sam Condor has called a meeting with social and business leaders, to discuss possible placements for employees who have lost their jobs as a result of the weakened global economy.

Published:Friday | April 24, 2009 | 12:58 PM

The Tillman Thomas administration is pursuing efforts to have Canadian visa restrictions against Grenada lifted.

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