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MONTSERRAT: Health department on high alert for Dengue Fever

Fri, Sep 03, 2010 12:38 pm -0400 AST

The Environmental Health Department is on high alert for the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. This comes after a number of persons returned from dengue affected countries in the Caribbean on their summer vacations. Principal Environmental Officer Trevor Howe confirmed today that the department will increase its surveillance activities to reduce the Aedes Aegypti mosquito population on [...]

MONTSERRAT: Montserrat Announces Expanded Ferry Service for Winter 2010/2011

Fri, Sep 03, 2010 10:08 am -0400 AST

(September 2, 2010 – Brades, Montserrat): Travellers coming to Montserrat for the winter 2010-2011 period will benefit significantly from an expanded ferry service to the island from Antigua. From December 1st, 2010, the MV Fjortof ferry will operate a six (6) day schedule from Monday to Saturday. The ferry currently operates a four (4) schedule [...]

IT'S THE LAW OF THE LAND

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:01 pm -0400 AST

THE DEATH penalty is the law of the land and a debate on the issue does not arise, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday amidst increased Cabinet turbulence over the issue and in the face of legal obligations which at present effectively prohibit the execution of most murderers.

324 national scholarships

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:00 pm -0400 AST

CABINET yesterday approved an increase in the number of scholarships for Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) graduates to 324 amidst a series of new fiscal measures to bolster education such as increased grants to support schools for special needs students.

PM: We'll deal with human trafficking

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:00 pm -0400 AST

GOVERNMENT will move to table legislation to deal with human trafficking, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced yesterday as her Minister of National Security Brigadier John Sandy disclosed that he is certain human trafficking is occurring in this country.

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:00 pm -0400 AST

MINISTER OF FINANCE Winston Dookeran yesterday disclosed he signed-off on a $50 million lifeline for the controversial Scarborough Hospital in Tobago, as the Tobago Affairs Minister disclosed that construction is expected to be complete a full year from previous estimates.

PM says 'sorry' to James Philbert

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:00 pm -0400 AST

PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday issued an apology to former Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert for the way he was treated during his tenure by the last administration and for his early departure from the Police Service in controversial circumstances.

TTUTA gets assurance schools ready by Monday

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 9:00 pm -0400 AST

The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) yesterday said not all schools are in readiness for the opening of the new school term, but have gotten assurances they will be ready for the opening of school on Monday.

WICB provides clarifications on Sarwan, Taylor and Deonarine

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 5:05 pm -0400 AST

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB has received numerous queries from the media regarding the Selection Committee not having recommended Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor and Narsingh Deonarine for Central Retainer or Developmental contracts for the period October 1 2010 to September 30, 2011. The WICB issues the following information as clarification: Ramnaresh Sarwan The Team [...]

Caribbean ministerial group to lobby in London against second round of punitive tax hikes

Thu, Sep 02, 2010 4:44 pm -0400 AST

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (2 September 2010) – The Caribbean will intensify its lobby for a fairer passenger tax system in the UK, when a high level delegation from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) visits the British capital next week for a series of meetings with travel industry and parliamentary bodies. Between 6 and 8 September 2010, [...]

Entertainment Today

Cayman Islands Selita Ebanks Dating Kanye?

Wed, Sep 01, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, FLUSHING, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Is the sexy Victoria`s Secret supermodel Selita Ebanks of the Cayman Islands now dating controversial hip-hop star Kanye West?

West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti

Tue, Aug 31, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Sept. 2, 2010: The 43rd annual West Indian American Day Carnival weekend kicks off in Brooklyn, NY tonight with a benefit concert for Haiti.
The concert will be without its top star, Wyclef Jean, but Kymani...

Bajan Singer Rihanna Now In Wax

Mon, Aug 30, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Sept. 1, 2010: Sexy Grammy Award-winning Barbados-born singer Rihanna has been immortalized in wax.

T...

Dancehall`s Lady Saw To Drop New Album

Sun, Aug 29, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 31, 2010: Grammy-winning dancehall singer, Marion `Lady Saw` Hall, is set to drop her new album early next month.

The record, titled `My Way Out,` is her fir...

Spragga Benz Set To Release New Album

Sat, Aug 28, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, MIAMI BEACH, FL, Mon. Aug. 30, 2010: Reggae singer Spragga Benz is set to release his new album on iTunes tomorrow.

`Shotta Culture,` the new album has 17 tracks and also includes 11 high qua...

Bob Marley`s Last Live Recording For Sept. Release

Wed, Aug 25, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 27, 2010: The final live concert of reggae legend, Robert `Nesta` Marley, is set to hit stores next month.

Marley fans will be able to obtain the special double CD i...

Rihanna, Eminem Continue Chart Rule

Tue, Aug 24, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Aug. 26, 2010: Sexy Bajan singer Rihanna continues to rule the Billboard 100 charts along with Eminem.

For the past 8 weeks, the duo are holding the top spot on the cha...

Trinidadian Rapper Prepares For First Album

Mon, Aug 23, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Aug. 25, 2010: Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj is gearing up for the launch of her first album.

The rapp...

Foxy`s Brother Also Charged

Sun, Aug 22, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Aug. 24, 2010: Trini-America Rapper Foxy Brown is facing a year in jail and her brother could also join her.

Gyptian Joins Nas, Damian Marley Tour

Sat, Aug 21, 2010 6:00 pm -0400 AST

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Aug. 23, 2010: Jamaican-born reggae star Gyptian, who has been enjoying chart success with his new album, `Hold You,`has joined Damian Marley and Nas on their Distant Relatives tour.

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