Haiti’s “cash-for-work” Seen As A Double-edged Sword
November 11, 2010 Leave a comment
All across Haiti, United Nations, bilateral and non-governmental agencies are running scores of “cash-for-work” programmes. But are they “working”? Stranded Cruise Line Passengers Rescued With Spam And Pop-Tarts
November 11, 2010 Leave a comment
The U.S. Navy thinks Pop-Tarts are “emergency food supplies.” Read more of this post
Caribbean Summit New APD Proposals
November 11, 2010 1 Comment
A detailed analysis of how the controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax is affecting Caribbean economies and recommendations for change has been presented to the British Government. Read more of this post
Bajan Global Report
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Caribbean 360
- Caribbean Development Bank signs US$20M loan agreement with IDB for small Caribbean economies May 22, 2013The CDB will on-lend the funds for the financing of public sector projects in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Former T&T justice minister wants AG removed during investigation May 22, 2013Volney, who told legislators that he had no intention of “bashing” the government of which he is still a member, said “this is a matter that must be investigated by an independent body”.
- Ramotar apologies to Guyana opposition leader May 22, 2013Members of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), walked out of a meeting convened to discuss the amendments after they were instructed not to take part in any further discussions after not being privy to a letter in possession of the head of state.
- Medical milestone in human cloning May 22, 2013Opponents argue that all embryos, whether created in a lab or not, have the potential to become fully-fledged humans, making such experiments morally wrong.
- Jack Warner cries foul May 22, 2013A CONCACAF integrity report accused Warner of using deceptive methods to secure funds from CONCACAF and FIFA as well as induce FIFA to transfer funds earmarked for development purposes to bank accounts he controlled.
- Cayman Islands voters go to the polls May 22, 2013The two major parties in the race are the main opposition People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) - which has branded itself as “The Progressives - under the leadership of attorney Alden McLaughlin and the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by former premier McKeeva Bush.
BBC News
- Obama defends 'just' drones war May 23, 2013President Obama defends the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.
- Lee Rigby named as Woolwich victim May 23, 2013The UK names the soldier killed in a machete attack on a London street on Wednesday and says two more people have been arrested.
- Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans May 23, 2013Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in European football.
- Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine May 23, 2013Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 20 people dead, officials say.
- Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses May 23, 2013A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations.
- Ecuador satellite space crash fears May 23, 2013Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the country's only satellite has been damaged in a crash with space debris.
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