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Published:Friday | April 25, 2008 | 1:41 PM

Three children have reportedly been killed in Haiti and two persons injured following a massive mudslide, triggered by torrential rains.

Published:Friday | April 25, 2008 | 11:32 AM

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Patrick Manning has defended his decision to sack one of his most senior ministers.

Published:Thursday | April 24, 2008 | 3:26 PM

The Antiguan government has rejected claims that the quality of flour imported from Guyana is not the same as that offered by St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.

Published:Thursday | April 24, 2008 | 3:25 PM

The United Nation’s Children’s Fund has provided the Dominican Education Ministry with education supplies to replace those damaged during Hurricane Dean.

Published:Thursday | April 24, 2008 | 11:22 AM

The Prime Minister Patrick Manning fired his Trade and Industry Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley.

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2008 | 3:13 PM

The Guyanese government is resisting the suspension on the Common External Tariff, on rice announced by the Jamaica government.

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2008 | 3:13 PM

Rising food prices is said to be one of the key election issues.

Published:Wednesday | April 23, 2008 | 12:14 PM

The government of Grenada has filed a petition for the reorganisation of the financially strapped Capital Bank International Limited.

Published:Tuesday | April 22, 2008 | 2:47 PM

The ruling United Workers Party (UWP) in Saint Lucia is to launch a Commission of Inquiry into the financial dealings of the former Labour Party administration.

Published:Tuesday | April 22, 2008 | 10:02 AM

The Consumer Affairs Minister in Trinidad and Tobago is expected to address the country today on the rising cost of living.

Published:Monday | April 21, 2008 | 4:03 PM

Guyana\'s main opposition Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) is threatening to derail the country\'s hosting of this year\'s Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA).

Published:Monday | April 21, 2008 | 4:03 PM

The police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have seized more than TT$2 million worth of compressed marijuana at a beach in the northern section of the island.

Published:Monday | April 21, 2008 | 12:34 PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Minister Jerry Narace said the migration of nurses and doctors from Caribbean states has cost regional governments US$17 million between 1998 and 2000 to train others.

Published:Friday | April 18, 2008 | 4:37 PM

CARICOM’s main supplier of rice has given the guarantee that it will maintain its exports to its regional neighbours.

Published:Thursday | April 17, 2008 | 3:57 PM

The Barbados government is considering importing flour from South America to ensure cheaper prices for consumers.

Published:Thursday | April 17, 2008 | 12:40 PM

President Bharrat Jagdeo has defended his decision to suspend the licence of a privately owned television station.

Published:Wednesday | April 16, 2008 | 4:18 PM

The Caribbean Court of Justice is to hear its first dispute over the region\'s Common External Tariff (CET).

Published:Wednesday | April 16, 2008 | 4:18 PM

The Opposition said the hike in fuel prices introduced by the government could lead to major economic slowdown in the country.

Published:Wednesday | April 16, 2008 | 11:40 AM

The leader of the opposition party in St. Lucia wants changes to be made to the electoral nomination process, to identify political aspirants who have dual citizenship.

Published:Tuesday | April 15, 2008 | 2:40 PM

The Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson last night announced an immediate increase in the price of gasoline, diesel and kerosene.

Published:Tuesday | April 15, 2008 | 1:57 PM

The search is on for a new Prime Minister in Haiti, after Prime Minister, Jacques Edouard Alexis was fired from the post on Saturday.

Published:Monday | April 14, 2008 | 3:05 PM

As food prices continue to soar, the cost of a pound of flour has gone up by 30 percent in Barbados.

Published:Monday | April 14, 2008 | 3:04 PM

Turks and Caicos Premier, Michael Misick said he would not renounce his position as the head of government in the wake of allegations that he sexually assaulted an American woman.

Published:Monday | April 14, 2008 | 12:52 PM

A march around central Georgetown has been planned for today to protest the actions by President Bharrat Jagdeo to close down the country’s most watched television station, CNS Channel 6.

Published:Friday | April 11, 2008 | 3:22 PM

The United States has begun issuing fast track visas to Cubans who have relatives living in America.

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