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Trinidad “emailgate” scandal causes political tit-for-tat

The emails purport to show that members of the Trinidad and Tobago government, including Prime Minister Persad Bissessar, were engaged in efforts to undermine the judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and the media.
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OECS celebrates 32 years today

The Director General said cooperation in the sub-region remains solid and dismissed suggestions of the need to devalue the EC dollar....
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OECS seeking compliance with US tax law

FATCA seeks to combat tax evasion by US citizens and resident non-citizens with US-sourced income in Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) outside of the United States....
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CONCACAF president committed to regional coaching certification

Webb believes that education will significantly improve technical aspects that Caribbean countries lack compared to their North and Central American counterparts....
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Jamaica joining CARICOM countries banning smoking in public places

The Portia Simpson Miller administration is seeking to table the Tobacco Control Act, which will protect citizens from the harmful effects of tobacco smoking, by prohibiting its use in public areas and workplaces....
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Mia Mottley criticises removal of Barbados top cop

Dottin, 63, has been head of the police service here for the past nine months and Mottley said the announcement of his removal was unprecedented in the history of modern Barbados....
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Emails fake says expert, T&T opposition leader again calls for independent probe

Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley, who presented the emails to Parliament during a debate on a motion of no confidence against the government last month, has dismissed the findings of the expert....
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Dominica fishing incident claims one life, another still missing

Police said that they were conducting investigations into the incident at Layou, west of here, after five Chinese nationals had gone to the river to fish....
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Trial date set for Guyanese politician accused of US campaign fraud

Baldeo is accused of participating in a scheme to defraud New York City that involved straw donors to funnel illegal contributions to his bid for City Council....
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UN honours four Caribbean leaders for meeting anti-hunger goals

Heads of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Cuba, Guyana and the Dominican Republic are lauded for their role in hunger eradication....
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Caribbean diplomats to lobby London as APD fight continues

Funds from a Jamaican Building Society will assist the High Commissioners in their battle for an ease in the tax which is said to seriously affect regional tourism. ...
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Doping reports could damage Jamaica’s reputation in athletics

Olympic and World Championship medalist Veronica Campbell-Brown tested positive for the banned substance Lasix....
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President Cameron meets Grenada and SVG Prime Ministers

President Cameron was accompanied by WICB Chief Executive Officer Michael Muirhead and Company Secretary Verlyn Faustin.
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Jamaican quarter miler Blake banned for six years

Blake tested positive for methylhexaneamine at the Jamaica Olympic Trials last year.
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Bolt wins with world leading time in Oslo

Bolt, who is the only man to break the 20-second mark over 200m this season, arrived in Oslo having lost the 100m by one hundredth of second in Rome last week.
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WICB Director blasts ICC penalty imposed on Ramdin

Ramdin, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of misconduct laid by the International Cricket Council, has been suspended for two one day internationals (ODIs) and fined 100 per cent of his match fees.
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Windies crash to eight wicket defeat against India

The Windies had made a promising start reaching 100-1 inside 20 overs - but faltered following the dismissal of Charles.
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Antigua minister says no re-engagement with IMF

Finance, Economy and Public Administration Minister Harold Lovell made it clear that the Baldwin Spencer government does not have any intention of re-engaging the financial institution.
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Ramdin suspended for two games, fined

Ramdin was charged for breaching the Code of Conduct when he claimed a catch off Misbah-ul-Haq during the Champions Trophy game against Pakistan at The Oval.
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Gatlin shoots down Bolt in Rome

Bolt, 26, was fastest out of the blocks at the Diamond League meeting but American Gatlin, 31, powered past the Jamaican to win in 9.94 seconds.
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Jamaica trade deficit narrows but not 'out of the woods' - Hylton

Industry Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton said that an export-led growth strategy, focused on diversification, is the only option for Jamaica.
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Bermuda 'summoned' to London tax evasion summit

Bermuda rejects the notion that it is a tax haven and sources here said that Finance Minister Bob Richards is likely to be among senior ministers from Bermuda who will attend the summit.