BRUSSELS, CMC – African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries say they are “appalled” by the decision reached by the European Union (EU) institutions earlier this week to abolish EU beet and isoglucose sugar quotas in 2017. “Once again, the concerns ...
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By Jared Metzker US Correspondent WASHINGTON, D.C. (IPS) – During an eight-day trip to Africa, US President Barack Obama unveiled an ambitious plan to improve access to electricity across the continent, a move the White House says is designed to ...
Read More »What’s Good For Brazil Is Good For Africa
By Matthew Newsome Africa Correspondent ADDIS ABABA (IPS) – As Africa transforms its economy, it will need modern jobs and increased productivity to fight hunger on the continent, African leaders agreed at a two-day summit. The leaders agreed that agricultural ...
Read More »40 Years Later, Regional Leaders Gather At The Birthplace Of CARICOM
By Peter Richards Caribbean Correspondent PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Irwin la Rocque is very passionate about the regional integration movement, CARICOM. He has to be. As Secretary General of the 15-member grouping, he defends it against accusation from ...
Read More »Guyanese Named President Of U.S. University
ATLANTA, Georgia, CMC – The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has voted unanimously in appointing a Guyanese academic as the ninth president of Fort Valley State University. Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, provost and senior vice president ...
Read More »First Female Priest To Be Ordained In The Windward Islands
ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – History will be made in Windward Islands Anglican community with the upcoming ordination of the first female priest. Eleanor Candasie Glasgow, who became the first female Deacon in 2011, will be ordained to the Holy Order ...
Read More »Brothers Killed Over Cell Phone In T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Two brothers were stabbed to death on Sunday night, and another teenager hospitalized after bandits sought to steal the cell phone of one of their friends. The authorities have named the brothers as Arshad ...
Read More »T&T President Names New Integrity Commission
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – President Anthony Carmona named members to the Integrity Commission on Monday, even as calls continued for the resignation of its chairman, Ken Gordon, over his decision to meet with Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley ...
Read More »United States And Jamaica To Collaborate On Climate Change Issues
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States of America that will result in greater co-operation between both countries on matters related to climate change and environmental best practices. Under the accord, ...
Read More »Guyana Benefits From EU Sugar Grant
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana is receiving more than Euro 23 million (One Euro = US$1.29 cents) from the European Union under an initiative that has so far provided nearly Euro 100 million as sector policy budget support. Finance Minister, ...
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