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| www.trinidadexpress.com/... - What was supposed to be a massive demonstration over outstanding salaries, job security and unacceptable working conditions turned out to be a gathering inside the carpark at the Hindu Credit Union administrative building yesterday. Disgruntled employees turned out to take part in the demonstration which was planned for 8 a.m but because they had no permission from the police, the employees stood in the carpark and voiced their concerns. more... () |
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| Banana split EU, ACP bloc at trade talks |
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| www.jamaica-gleaner.com/... - African and Caribbean countries stood in the way of a deal Sunday that would end the European Union's long-running "banana war" with Latin American nations at the World Trade Organization.The deal would benefit banana exporting nations such as Ecuador as well as multinational growers like Chiquita Brands International Inc and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. more... () |
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| Venezuela's Chavez says oil could reach $300 a barrel |
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| www.muzikmedia.com/newsd... - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says oil prices could hit $300 per barrel if US oil company Exxon Mobil again freezes Venezuelan assets in a dispute over a nationalized oil project. more... () |
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| Jamaican Fails Dope Test |
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| www.caribbeanworldnews.c... - An unnamed member of the Jamaican Olympic 2008 athletic team has tested positive for a banned substance. A Jamaica Olympic Association official made the disclosure, confirming unofficial reports.The athlete, who was tested during the June 27-29 National Track and Field Championships, is, however, not one of the country`s big names, association president Mike Fennell said. more... () |
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| Keys 'sorry' for tobacco adverts |
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| news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ente... - Alicia Keys has apologised to fans in Indonesia after discovering one of her forthcoming concerts was sponsored by tobacco firm Philip Morris.Billboard posters for the Jakarta gig, which takes place on 31 July, featured a logo for the A Mild cigarette brand. In a statement, Keys said she asked for "corrective actions" as soon as she learned of the advertisements. more... () |
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| 14 'Sunna' pages in Marie Claire |
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| www.jamaica-gleaner.com/... - Pulse's Cosmo cover girl, Sunna Gottshalk, is currently featured in a 14-page main fashion editorial for this month's Marie Claire, which is now on newsstands. The 5'11" stunner's beauty was recently captured by the bible of the fashion industry, Vogue.Hot on the heels of her eight-page British Vogue spread, shot in London, Sunna was immersed in her Marie Claire shoot, which took her through the rich history of African tribesmen, on Safari and into the majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro. more... () |
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| Drink-driving bill passed - No licence after three convictions |
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| www.stabroeknews.com/new... - Parliament yesterday passed the Evidence and Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2008 which aims to curb driving under the influence of alcohol and makes provision for breathalyzer tests.Under the new law, it will be an offense for any person who drives or attempts to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle if he has consumed alcohol in such quantity that the proportion in his breath or blood exceeds the prescribed limit. more... () |
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| Tea for Change: Trinidadians host fund raiser for Barack Obama |
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| www.southfloridacaribbea... - FT. LAUDERDALE - Putting to good use her events management skills that Trinidadians came to know and appreciate at events such as Royal Bank?s Kaiso Royale and Cultural Extravaganza, Sandra Bernard-Bastien jumped into the fundraising fray for US Presidential candidate, Barack Obama. more... () |
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| New prime minister of Grenada sworn in |
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| www.muzikspace.com - Veteran politician Tillman Thomas was on Wednesday sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister of Grenada. Thomas, leader of the National Democratic Congress, was sworn in by Governor General Sir Daniel Williams at the Grenada Trade Centre, taking the Oath of Office and the Oath at Allegiance. more... () |
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| T&T to pay $78m towards construction of St Vincent airport |
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| www.muzikspace.com - Trinidad and Tobago will be paying $78 million towards the construction of an international airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines which had requested US$10 million to start building the runway. more... () |
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| Guyanas President attempts to silence another journalist. |
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| muzikmedia.com/newsdetai... - There is another breach of democracy in Guyana media environment. This time Guyanas President Bharrat banned Capitol News reporter Gordon Moseley from the Office of the President (OP) and State House. According to Jagdeo, the ban follows what he termed disparaging and disrespectful remarks Moleseley made in a letter he sent to a Guyanese newspapers. more... () |
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| UN official says aid for Haiti falling short |
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| www.muzikspace.com - Aid for Haiti is falling short as the Caribbean country is buffeted by urgent needs to help feed its poor while developing domestic food production and jobs, a UN official reported. more... () |
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| Minister says fishery is important |
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| www.muzikmedia.com/newsd... - Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Christopher Tufton has said that the fishery and aquaculture sector was playing a pivotal role in providing a livelihood for thousands of persons across the region. The Minister was addressing the launch of the European Union (EU) workshop on fishery and aquaculture standards in Kingston on Monday. Tufton said the workshop was of particular importance, as it provided an opportunity to expand and sustain existing economic activities in the sector. more... (Entertainment) |
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| Laparkan's Guyana Freight Division wins Chairman's Award |
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www.stabroeknews.com/new... - Guyana was chosen as the venue for this year's Laparkan Freight Group of Companies 4th Annual Caribbean Sales Conference at which the Chairman's Award for the overall top Laparkan station was won by the Guyana Freight Division. Guyana was selected in recognition and as part of the celebration of Laparkan's 25th anniversary of serving the Guyanese and Caribbean Diaspora, a press release from the Group of Companies said.
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| PETA threatens more action in St. Kitts |
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| www.muzikspace.com - BASSETERRE, St Kitts, March 19, 2008 - The People for the Ethical Treatment of animals (PETA) made good on its threat and picketed the St Kitts-based veterinary university it has accused of mutilating animals, but promised the protests would not end there if action is not taken against the school more... (Entertainment) |
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