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Published:Friday | April 9, 2010 | 4:55 PM

Two Dominicans have been charged fines totalling US$11,110 for human trafficking while charges of attempting to help 10 Haitians to illegally leave the country were dismissed.

Published:Friday | April 9, 2010 | 4:54 PM

The main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has filed a motion of no confidence against Labour Minister Mansoor Nadir as the dispute between a local trade union and the Russian-owned bauxite company continues.

Published:Friday | April 9, 2010 | 2:50 PM

Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago was dissolved at midnight Thursday ahead of general elections, which must be held within 90 days.

Published:Friday | April 9, 2010 | 2:48 PM

The police in Haiti police and members of the United Nations forces have started a campaign to recapture thousands of escaped prisoners who fled the central jail after January\'s earthquake.

Published:Friday | April 9, 2010 | 8:56 AM

Health authorities in Antigua are searching for clues following the mysterious deaths of two boys, aged six and nine

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2010 | 6:06 PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, has asked President George Maxwell Richards to dissolve the Parliament, paving the way for elections, two and a half years ahead of schedule.

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2010 | 6:05 PM

Bacardi USA has won a key round in its legal battle with Pernod Ricard over sales of the Havana Club rum brand in the United States.

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2010 | 1:02 PM

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, has demonstrated his seriousness about calling a general election by being the first candidate to be screened by his party.

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2010 | 1:01 PM

The government in the Cayman Islands has signed an agreement to permit the building of a medical hospital and university that might eventually house 2,000 beds.

Published:Wednesday | April 7, 2010 | 5:53 PM

A damning report on alleged mismanagement and corruption in Trinidad and Tobago’s Urban Development Company (Udecott) has led the government to sack its board.

Published:Wednesday | April 7, 2010 | 5:52 PM

There\'s a warning that a new round of rising fuel prices could force cruise lines to cut their Caribbean itineraries.

Published:Wednesday | April 7, 2010 | 1:09 PM

A group of Non-Government Organisations in Trinidad and Tobago is expressing concern about what is says is the government’s rush to introduce same sex schools in the twin island republic.

Published:Wednesday | April 7, 2010 | 1:08 PM

The Trade Union Federation is calling for the St. Lucia government to legalise the island’s labour code.

Published:Tuesday | April 6, 2010 | 5:45 PM

The governing party in Antigua and Barbuda has ruled out forming a unity government to try to end political uncertainty in the country.

Published:Tuesday | April 6, 2010 | 5:45 PM

Classrooms have been re-opened across Haiti\'s capital for the first time since January\'s earthquake.

Published:Tuesday | April 6, 2010 | 12:53 PM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a US$13 million loan for Grenada to assist with its economic restructuring programme.

Published:Tuesday | April 6, 2010 | 12:51 PM

Antigua and Barbuda’s opposition leader Lester Bird is appealing for calm among his party supporters after last week\'s election court decision.

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2010 | 8:09 PM

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has turned down a request by Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) and its subsidiary for US$3 million in compensation from the Guyana government.

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2010 | 8:07 PM

A senior United Nations health official is reporting that Haiti’s earthquake in January has endangered years of progress in fighting the spread of AIDS in the country.

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2010 | 12:51 PM

The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) says it will be picketing the office of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer to prevent him from going to work.

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2010 | 12:50 PM

Dominica\'s opposition United Workers Party (UWP) says the Antiguan court decision is encouraging for its own bid to have the results of the December 18, 2009 general elections overturned.

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2010 | 8:55 AM

High Court judge David Harris has granted an interim stay of the ruling nullifying the election of three government MPs including Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer.

Published:Wednesday | March 31, 2010 | 6:12 PM

The Bahamian government has signed its 20th international tax exchange treaty with Australia, further strengthening the country’s standing in the eyes of the world’s leading economic powers.

Published:Wednesday | March 31, 2010 | 6:11 PM

The World Bank Group has announced that US$479 million will be made available to support Haiti\'s recovery and development through June 2011.

Published:Wednesday | March 31, 2010 | 12:29 PM

Authorities in The Cayman Islands are seeking British help to tackle an ongoing wave of violent crime that has included five murders, a kidnapping for ransom, and a rash of gang-related shootings.

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