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CLICO collapse caused by World recession - Duprey

Lawrence Duprey, who resides in the United States, in an exclusive interview with the Trinidad Guardian newspaper blamed the world recession and not mismanagement for the situation.
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Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago on US copyright watchlist

The USTR called on foreign Governments to ensure that adequate copyright payments are made when US musical compositions are performed in TV and radio broadcasts, over cable systems and in other kinds of public performances....
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Jamaica-born trafficker sentenced for murder in aid of racketeering

William Winter, special agent in charge of HSI Baltimore, said the Downer’s sentence for murder in aid of racketeering “is the culmination of a long-term investigation....
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Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy inspires others to take stock

CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin announces plans for her own surgery and the hope of encouraging more women to take control of their health....
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AccuWeather joins bad hurricane season bandwagon

The above-average number of storms predicted by multiple forecasting teams is attributed to unusually warm ocean temperatures and low wind shear....
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Caribbean adopts new strategies to deal with changing global environment

Dookeran said that the Caribbean would also seek to have changes made to the United Nations Security Council to take into consideration the views and positions of developing countries....
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Contractor issues apology for destroying Maya archaeological site

He said the Noh Mul site was chosen for excavation by the foreman of De’Mar’s Stone Company, after material from a first site was rejected. ...
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Trinidad police officer shot and killed by motorist

Abraham is the second police officer to be killed this year. On February 19, Sergeant Hayden Manwaring was shot and killed while responding to a robbery report in San Fernando....
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Puerto Rican relative of US kidnapper Castro says demon made him do it

Revelations emerging about the Puerto Rico-born Cleveland monster’s atrocities are taking their toll on his family in the Caribbean....
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Tears for rapper as hundreds mourn at emotional homegoing service

Chris Kelly was called “a true friend” by Kris Kross partner Chris Smith in a moving eulogy at an Atlanta Baptist church. ...
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Caribbean air, maritime transport challenges under scrutiny

The four shareholder governments of LIAT – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines – have been critical of the decision by the Trinidad and Tobago government to provide a fuel subsidy to the state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL)....
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St Lucia opposition leader seeks clarification on exclusive oil exploration deal

King wants to know whether Dame Pearlette had issued the license in keeping with the provisions of the Minerals (Vesting) Act or whether or not someone else had issued the license in violation of the constitution....
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Chanderpaul plays his 300th first-class match

Chanderpaul has now scored 22139 first class runs and has a high-score of 303.
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First Citizens Investment Services receives award for service excellence

The St. Lucia-based investment company is the sister firm of First Citizens Investment Services (Barbados) Ltd., and of First Citizens Bank, which opened its doors in Barbados in 2012.
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“New record high” of foreign direct investment in Caribbean - ECLAC

ECLAC predicts that this year's FDI inflows to the region will range between a fall of three per cent and a rise of seven per cent.
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Salary increases on the way for St Lucia public servants

Government said that the increase will be a one per cent in the first year followed by a 1.5 per cent hike for the remaining two years.
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LIAT to present legal opinion summary to Trinidad prime minister

The shareholder governments have complained that the Port-of-Spain subsidy to CAL is a violation of the Revised Treaty of Charguaramas that governs the regional integration movement.
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Caribbean Airlines records estimated losses of US$70m

Caribbean Airlines, which began operations in 2007, acquired Air Jamaica in 2011. The Jamaican Government has a 16 per cent stake in the Trinidadian air carrier.
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Caribbean governments need to modernize tax system - study

The study argues that taxation is largely viewed in the region as a means of generating income to pay governments’ bills, rather than as a valuable instrument to achieve important development goals.
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St Lucia budget aims at reducing subsidies on basic food commodities

Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony told legislators that the budget, which he described as “realistic” and meeting the socio-economic challenges of the country “head on.”
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Jamaica uncovers scheme involving PETROTRIN oil products

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton told parliament the scheme was brought to the attention of the Portia Simpson Miller administration by the private sector.
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St Lucia economy contracts by almost one per cent in 2012

Prime Minister Anthony blamed the decline on reduced activity in the construction, distributive trade, transport and communications sectors.