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Bahamas shooting spree results in two dead, three injured

The names of the men killed were not disclosed and the police said that following the killings, three other men were shot and wounded.
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US doctors indicted for federal tax crimes in the Caribbean

The Americans allegedly conspired with each other, a Swiss citizen and a UBS banker to defraud the IRS....
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US warns nationals about crime in The Bahamas

Americans have been cautioned that armed robbery remains a “major threat” facing US citizens in The Bahamas....
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Belizean RSS soldier critical after Barbados stabbing

The Regional Security System officer was reportedly in the company of two other people when he was dealt a life-threatening wound late on Friday....
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Toilet paper shortage causes a stink in Venezuela

The revolution turns its attention to acquiring 50 million rolls of bathroom tissue so that the people will “calm down”....
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Trinidad police appeal for help to identify headless body

The acting commissioner of police admitted over the weekend that the service is struggling to deal with rampant murders in the twin-island state....
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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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Alert, attentive and active citizenry keeps governments honest

The former finance minister of The Bahamas said: "Winning elections only matters if the governing that follows progresses the nation."
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Brian Lara's biography written by British newspaper journalist

Lara, who retired in 2008, holds the world record scores in Test cricket (400 not out), first-class cricket (501 not out) and the most runs in a test match over (28).
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World Bank says Caribbean to be among areas dominating global investment

Report predicts that by 2030, half the global stock of capital will be in the developing world, with countries in East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for the most.
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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.