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Features & News Last Updated: Jun 15th, 2006 - 16:27:11


Features & News
Minister Joanne Massiah to Lead Antiguan Delegation to International Whaling Commission Meeting

Minister of Marine Resources and Agro Industries in Antigua & Barbuda, Senator Joanne Massiah, will lead the country's delegation to the 58th Annual Commissioners Meeting of the International Whaling Commission which begins in St. Kitts/Nevis on June 15th. Please click here for full article.


Jun 15, 2006, 16:19

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Parents, Teachers Object to New Female Principal

Parents and teachers reject the appointment of a new female principal at St. George's College in Jamaica citing her lack of experience and gender as reasons. Please click here for full article.
Jun 15, 2006, 16:05

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The Maloney Women's Group

The Maloney Women's Group is a ten-year old organisation of women who are working to improve the housing estate in which they reside in Trinidad and Tobago. Please click here for more information.
May 17, 2006, 13:34

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PM Miller: Lack of Emphasis on Family Life Hurting Jamaica

Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller cites a lack of emphasis on health family life as a source of the problems plaguing Jamaica, especially crime and violence. Please click here for more information.


May 17, 2006, 13:19

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Jamaica Elects First Female Prime Minister

Portia Simpson Miller is sworn in as Jamaica's first female Prime Minister. Miller is succeeding P.J. Patterson who was prime minister for 14 years. Please click here for more information.
May 17, 2006, 13:11

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The UNC in Trinidad Selects First Woman Opposition Leader

Kamla Persad Bissessar is named Opposition Leader in Trinidad. Please click here for more information.
May 17, 2006, 14:48

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Guyana Scouts Appoint First Woman Chief Commissioner

Zaida Joaquin  is appointed as the first woman to lead the Scout Association of Guyana. Please click here for more information.
May 17, 2006, 14:56

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Minister Aloun Adombet Assamba Highlights Developments in Jamaican Tourism

Minister Aloun Adombet Assamba recently met with Jamaicans in England to inform them of tourism development, including the unprecedented levels of investment in the sector. Please click here for more information.
Nov 24, 2005, 11:03

Features & News
Sonia Johnny of St. Lucia Elected President of the OAS Permanent Council

Sonia Johnny, St. Lucia's Ambassador to the United States, was elected as Chief Negotiator for the Caribbean and will assume Presidency of the Permanent Council in January 2006. Please click here for more information.
Nov 22, 2005, 11:49

Features & News
Carolyn Rodrigues, Guyana's Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Describes the Presentation of Land Grant Titles to 5 Amerindian Communities as a Positive Step

Carolyn Rodrigues views the land grant to 5 Amerindian Communities in Guyana as a positive step. Please click here for more information.


Sep 23, 2005, 18:01


 

Dr. Allison Leacock, General Manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation in Barbados.

 

From L-R Dr. Carol Jacobs, Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and Dr. Allison Leacock, General Manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation in Barbados

 

 

 

 

 

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