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KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 30, CMC – The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has launched a US$40 million Energy Management and Efficiency Program (EMEP), aimed at reducing the government’s energy spending, and through which energy efficiency interventions will be implemented at ...

By Linda Straker CMC Correspondent ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government, yesterday, urged regional governments to provide a subvention to the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, so as to ensure its future viability. Prime ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recorded strong growth, and exceeded targets in approvals and disbursements, in 2017 . According to CDB President, Dr. Warren Smith, these were highlights in the bank’s 2017 ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – United States-based American Airlines (AA) now aims to start its Georgetown to Miami route by mid-November – one month earlier than planned. Earlier this year, the Fort Worth Texas-based carrier had announced it ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 31, 2018 (CMC) — The Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) is reporting, that despite the price of crude oil reaching a four year high, it has managed to maintain lower prices. The company reported, today, that it has ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – Three employees at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), have been interdicted as the probe continues into the improper disposal of the remains of neonates, stored at the hospital’s morgue, earlier this month. The ...

By Laurie Campbell and Kelley Keehn Contributing Writers June marks Seniors’ Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the seniors in our lives and in our communities. It’s also a fitting time to probe the financial security of aging Canadians. ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – Well-known local calypsonian, Godfrey “The Mighty Rebel” Phillips, died, today, following a long period of illness. Phillips, 72, whose hits included “Desi yo wrong”, “Ask de President” and “Is we put you deh”, ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, 2018 (CMC) – Today Jamaica became the first country in the Caribbean to introduce 10-digit dialing. According to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), the introduction to move the country from the seven-digit system was implemented ...

Warm temperatures, dry air and harsh sunlight can cause severe skin damage. Along with burning your skin, summer weather can also cause excessive sweating, resulting in clogged pores and leaving skin dull and rough. A healthy diet and a good ...