Trinidad: Carnival 2012, bigger and better than ever

$43.5 Million has already been given to the various interest groups for Carnival 2012 and another $53 million was approved by Cabinet to cover additional expenses to ensure masqueraders, performers and audiences have the best experience. Minister Peters also advised that Caribbean Airlines has confirmed 220,000 visitors expected for 2012.

LIAT shareholders signal continued commitment to the airline

At a meeting in Barbados on Monday, LIAT’s three major shareholder Prime Ministers – The Honourable Freundel Stuart QC of Barbados; Dr. The Honourable Baldwin Spencer of Antigua and Barbuda; and Dr. The Honourable Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines – have indicated their continued support for the airline. Under the chairmanship of [...]

‘Scorched earth’ political campaign in Grenada

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — A prominent Grenadian journalist and political commentator has accused a group within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of using a state agency in a “scorched earth” campaign to rid the party and government of some members. Hamlet Mark, who is based in Miami, refers to the group as the “triumvirate.” [...]

Copa Airlines Strengthens Position in the Americas, Announces Service to Four New Destinations

Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., {NYSE: CPA} announced that it will begin non-stop service in June 2012 from Panama to four new destinations: Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste), Costa Rica; Las Vegas, Nevada and the island of Curacao. Passengers who depart or connect to these new flights through Copa’s Hub of the Americas at [...]

IDB partners with the OECD and the World Bank to analyze pension systems in Latin America & Caribbean

Millions of workers in Latin America and the Caribbean run the risk of poverty during their retirement years unless countries reform their pension systems according to experts from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Many workers are not covered by formal pension arrangements at all, while others contribute for only short periods. At the same time, [...]

History channel team arrives to explore Guyana’s best kept secrets

As Guyana’s potentials continue to be revealed in the eyes of the regional and international arenas more individuals, businesses, organisations, tourists and wilderness explorers are coming to discover opportunities that the country has to offer. Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce Irfaan Ali (ag) who was at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri this morning [...]

US/New York: Discipline Police Showing Anti-Muslim Film

(New York) – New York City officials should order a full investigation into the showing of an anti-Muslim film during police training and take appropriate action against all those responsible, Human Rights Watch said today. The 72-minute documentary, “The Third Jihad: Radical Islam’s Vision for America,” was shown to at least 1,489 police officers on [...]

US: Number of Aging Prisoners Soaring

(New York) – Aging men and women are the most rapidly growing group in US prisons, and prison officials are hard-pressed to provide them appropriate housing and medical care, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Because of their higher rates of illness and impairments, older prisoners incur medical costs that are three [...]

Stella Ramsaroop introduces the S4 Foundation An organization to promote Sisterhood in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana, January 08, 2012:Stella Ramsaroop, women’s issues columnist for Stabroek News, would like to introduce her new project, Stella’s Sisterhood of Support and Service (S4) Foundation. It is Stella’s aspiration to promote the continued development of Sisterhood in Guyana through the S4 Foundation to create a network of women who are committed to helping [...]

Make Doctor or Dentist Appointments Online for Free, Instantly.

Docchecker allows patients to find top doctors and dentists in their local community and make appointments for free, instantly. Launched in late 2011 by One Circle Technologies Inc, Docchecker.com allows physicians to create a complete professional profile of themselves and medical practice by listing their education, specialty, location, office hours, medical insurances accepted, telephone numbers, [...]

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