GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC – The Guyana government has welcomed the country’s first credit information bureau, describing it as a significant and important milestone in the development of the financial sector. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, speaking at the launch of the ...
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US Government Shutdown Outrages Caribbean-American Legislator
NEW YORK, New York CMC – A Caribbean American legislator Tuesday expressed outrage over the first shutdown of the United States government in 17 years. “I am appalled that extremist, tea-party Republican politicians in Washington, D.C. are preparing to shut ...
Read More »Guyana Government Saddened At The Death Of Miners; Authorities Launch Probe
GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC – Guyana authorities were investigating the circumstances that led to the death of four Brazilian nationals after a mining pit collapsed at Arau Village over the weekend. Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Robert Persaud, said he was ...
Read More »Jamaica Government Pleased With “Lotto Bill”
KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – The Jamaica government says more than 50 people have been charged under the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, which was passed in Parliament less than six months ago. National Security Minister, Peter Bunting, described ...
Read More »Former Jamaica Finance Minister Launches Official Campaign To Lead Opposition Party
KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – Audley Shaw, the opposition Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) spokesman on Finance, has declared that he is the right man to lead the 70-year-old political party to victory in the next general election. On Sunday, the former ...
Read More »T&T Government Warns Of “Diplomatic Mess” Following Opposition Legislators Statement Regarding Canadian Diplomat
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad CMC – Trinidad and Tobago has accused a senior opposition legislator of creating a “diplomatic mess with far-reaching negative repercussions for our country” as the fallout continues from the decision to terminate all contracts with a ...
Read More »Dialogue Is Better Than War
By Rupert Johnson Last week’s brief dialogue between President Obama of the United States and President Hassan Rouhani of Iran was the only bright spot that seemed to have dispelled the gloom and doom attitude on the international stage. After ...
Read More »Curry-Lime Pork Kebabs
2 tbsp mild yellow curry powder 1 ½ tsp garlic powder Grated zest of 2 limes 1 tsp kosher salt Ground black pepper 1 pound pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound pearl onions, peeled Vegetable or olive oil, ...
Read More »Half-Hour Chili
1 tbsp canola oil 3 medium onions, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 can (28-ounce) whole tomatoes, chopped, with juices 1 can ...
Read More »Caribbean Style Popcorn Shrimp
3 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 cup dry bread crumbs or crushed salted crackers 1 tbsp Caribbean green seasoning ¼ scotch bonnet pepper, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed Pinch ...
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