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Daily Archives: Feb 8, 2017

CARICOM pledges support for Haiti

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President David Granger says the regional integration grouping welcomes the transfer of power in Haiti after the French-speaking CARICOM country inaugurated its 58th head of state on Tuesday.

New World Bank report says prevention crucial to reducing crime in the Caribbean

As crime and violence continue to be a pervasive and costly problem in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the World Bank says the region needs to increase prevention efforts based on a clearer understanding of the complex circumstances that fuel this reality and policies that are proven to work.

PM Skerrit says his government will not be overthrown

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Wednesday said that his ruling Dominica labour Party (DLP) would not be removed from office unless through the ballot box as he condemned the violence that erupted here on Tuesday night as police used teargas to disperse opposition supporters demanding his resignation.

Jamaica working towards national policy on emissions

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his Cabinet has given instructions for an inter-ministerial committee to move speedily to develop a national policy on emissions.

Survey shows investors against liquidating Buccament Bay Resort

The owners of the bankrupt Buccament Bay Resort, have welcomed a survey showing that the investors in the project are against liquidation.

Berlin festival showcases films on artists, refugees and shooting

A legendary jazz guitarist on the run from the Nazis, a family trapped in a Syrian apartment as bombs rain down, and a shooting at a Madrid bar - those are some of the roughly 400 stories that will hit screens at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

Tom Hiddleston says Taylor Swift shirt a joke, romance 'was real'

British actor Tom Hiddleston has opened up about his 2016 summer romance with Taylor Swift, insisting their relationship "was real" but explaining that his much-mocked "I (heart) T.S." tank top was just a joke.

Madonna introduces newly adopted twin girls from Malawi

Pop star Madonna debuted two new daughters on social media on Wednesday, saying she had completed her adoption of the twins from Malawi and was "overjoyed" to bring them into her family.

Lady Gaga tells bodyshamers 'I'm proud of my body'

Lady Gaga hit back at cyber bullies who made fun of her body during her spectacular halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl.

Prince, George Michael to get Grammy tributes

Prince and George Michael will be honored at the Grammy Awards on Sunday with separate tributes, but organizers did not say on Wednesday which musicians will perform them.
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