Daily Archives: Feb 1, 2017
Opposition Leader raises a number of questions over US temporary ban
Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says he fears the decision by United States President Donald Trump to ban nationals from seven Muslim countries could have an effect on the island’s tourism and education sectors.
Policeman dies as boat sinks in Ekereku, Mazaruni River
The body of a 39-year-old police officer was found in the Ekereku, Mazaruni River, a tributary of the Essequibo River in northern Guyana On Tuesday, a day after the boat he was travelling sank while he and two others were on patrol.
Settlement reached to end Lambirds Academy scandal
Nearly two years after they arrived here hoping to get an education, students from Nepal and The Philippines, who claimed that they paid at least US$9,000 each to secure a place at Lambirds Academy, have finally received a fair deal.
US to provide assistance to Caribbean
The United States will continue to provide full; support to the Caribbean countries as they seek to become energy independent, the Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Maura Barry, has said.
Russell Banned
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – West Indies Twenty20 star, Andre Russell, was Tuesday ruled out of several major upcoming global tournaments after being slapped with...
Campbell named assistant coach of men’s side
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – English Premiership legend Sol Campbell has joined Trinidad and Tobago men’s senior team as assistant coach.
His appointment follows...
Give tourism a bigger slice of the Budget pie, Sir Lester says
Senior Minister and National Hero, Sir Lester Bird has argued that the $31 million allocated to the Ministry of Tourism in the 2017 Budget...
Culture minister outlines plans for 2017
Trade Minister Paul Chet Greene has hinted that some “drastic” changes will
have to be made to some of the functions and personalities across his...
Minister promises further education to future pharmacists
The minister of education has promised a full scholarship to applicants of the School of Pharmacy Programme at the Antigua State College based on...
‘Mommy Gen’ passes
Prominent businesswoman and one of the co-owners of Kennedy’s Liquor World, Pauline “Mommy Gen” Francis has died.
Her son, Dion Francis confirmed that his 71-year-old...