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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 24, 2017 (CMC) – The Guyana government hinted, today, at the possibility of appealing a ruling by the High Court that it had jurisdiction to hear a constitutional case about the revocation of a lease of a ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 24, 2017 (CMC) – Barbados and China, today, signed a visa waiver agreement, allowing for citizens of both countries to enter each other’s territory with an ordinary passport. The agreement follows the initialling of a reciprocal agreement, ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 24, 2017 (CMC) – Education Minister, Anthony Garcia, has described as “totally false” social media reports that the organs of the murdered 16-year-old student, Jesse Beephan, were missing when the body was found ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 23, 2017 (CMC) — The issue, surrounding the matter of the national curfew being lowered from 2:00 am to 12:00 midnight, was clarified by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, as he was questioned by reporters on the ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 23, 2017 (CMC) – The Leader of the Opposition, Bharat Jagdeo, and some civic organisations are still to provide their input on the Code of Conduct for Ministers of government, Members of parliament and other public officials. ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 23, 2017 (CMC) – Members of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), walked out of Parliament, yesterday, to protest against the government’s refusal to adjust the J$13.5 billion tax package. The opposition parliamentarians, who chanted “roll ...

By Sally Nyakanyanga IPS Africa Correspondent HARARE, Zimbabwe March 23, 2017 (IPS) — To take his mangoes to Shurugwi, 230 kilometers south of Harare, requires Edward Madzokere to hire a cart and wake up at dawn. The fruit farmer sells ...

By Jewel Fraser IPS Caribbean Correspondent PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 23, 2017 (IPS) — Visually impaired Kerryn Gunness is excited about the possibilities offered by a new, free app that would serve as his eyes and enable ...

GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 23, 2017 (CMC) – Grenada’s performance during the last phase of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) supported Home Grown Program has been strong, with the island recording economic growth of just under four ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 23, 2017 (CMC) – A Jamaican woman, charged with arson and wounding, was remanded when she appeared in court, yesterday. Kimone Tasheeka Carty, a dancer, who was wanted by the police, was charged after she allegedly destroyed, ...