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Daily Archives: Nov 15, 2017

“Looming” issue of de-risking in the region remains high on CFATF agenda

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov. 15, CMC – Executive Director of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), Calvin Wilson says de-risking or the loss of correspondent banking relations is looming largely across the Caribbean region because of what is being perceived by international financial institutions as “high-risk jurisdictions operating in a high-risk region.”

Search continues for missing migrants – Immigration Director issues warning

NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 15, CMC – Immigration Director William Pratt has issued a warning to persons who may have assisted Haitians who came ashore on the weekend.

China withdraws PM’s invitation to attend ‘high level’ meeting – replaces it with state visit next year

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov. 15, CMC  – Chinese officials have withdrawn the invitation to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley to attend a ‘high-level meeting’ in China this year.

Seniors to get pensions boost

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov 15, CMC  -Over 12-thousand  s senior citizens in Bermuda are set to receive a pensions boost after parliamentarians approved a rate increase in time for the Christmas holidays.

Zimbabwe's army seizes power, targets 'criminals' around Mugabe

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe’s military seized power on Wednesday saying it was holding President Robert Mugabe and his family safe while targeting “criminals” in the entourage of the only ruler the country has known in its 37 years of independence.

Shooting death near Wendy's Club in St. John's 

Another man has been gunned down, taking the country's murder toll to 19 for the year.

Horse society to benefit from renewed government lease

The Antigua and Barbuda Horse Society (ABHS) is set to benefit from the renewal of a government lease for five acres of land, a major plus for the organisation’s push to once again, access funding from the International Federation for Equestrian (FEI).

Kaepernick named GQ magazine’s citizen of the year

Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ’s magazine’s “Citizen of the Year” for his activism.

Italy misses on World Cup qualification

Four-time champions Italy failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 after a play-off defeat against Sweden.

Sammy appointed to lead Zalmi title defence

Darren Sammy will oversee Peshawar Zalmi’s title defence after being appointed captain of the franchise for the third edition of the Pakistan Super League set to bowl off next February.
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