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UWI Defends Decision To Fire Professor

KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – In the face of mounting opposition, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, is seeking to defend its decision to fire Professor Brendan Bain as Director of the Regional Coordinating Unit of the Caribbean ...

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St. Kitts-Nevis Responds To US Government Concerns On CIB

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis government says it remains committed to working with regional and international allies in bringing changes to the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIB) amid concerned raised by the United States Treasury Department. Earlier ...

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Old Caribbean Route Regains Popularity With Drug Gangs

WASHINGTON, D.C. CMC – United States officials say an old Caribbean route is regaining popularity with drug gangs from Central and South America. William Brownfield, the United States Department of State’s senior anti-drugs official, said that 16 percent of cocaine ...

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Thousands March Calling For Removal Of T&T Government

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad CMC – Trade union leaders led thousands of people, including politicians, onto the streets of the capital on Friday, demanding fresh general elections and the removal of the coalition People’s Partnership government that celebrates its fourth ...

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China Tightens Grip On Africa

China Tightens Grip On Africa

By Miriam Gathigah Africa Correspondent NAIROBI, Kenya (IPS) – Janice Gacheri imports handbags and shoes from China which she sells on social media sites and by word of mouth to customers in Nairobi and neighbouring towns.  “For a part-time business, the ...

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Fresh and Juicy Veggie Burgers

Fresh and Juicy Veggie Burgers

1 head garlic, halved horizontally 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling and brushing ¼ cup asparagus, thinly sliced 1/3 cup fregola 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained ¼ cup marinated artichokes, chopped 2 tbsp. Gaeta olives, pitted ...

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Barbecued Shrimp and Peach Kabobs

Barbecued Shrimp and Peach Kabobs

12 (12 inches each) metal or bamboo skewers 1 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp. ancho chile powder 1 tsp. sweet paprika ½ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper Salt & pepper 1 pound (16- to ...

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