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Cuba’s government cuts 2014 growth forecast
Havana, Dec 1 (EFE).- The government of Cuba estimates the country's economy will grow 1.3 percent this year, almost a...
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A Caribbean country will be the first to eliminate mother to child transmission
Thirteen Caribbean countries including Guyana are on track to be certified as having eliminated HIV transmission from mothers to children...
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Cuba tightens oversight of property transactions
Havana, Dec 1 (EFE).- Cuba's government has enacted new regulations for the sale, purchase and gifting of homes to prevent...
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IMF estimates 3 pct. growth for St. Vincent in 2016
San Juan, Dec 1 (EFE).- The International Monetary Fund estimates that annual economic growth in St. Vincent and the Grenadines...
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Caribbean News Desk radio prog: Jamaica begins inquiry into killing of over 70 persons while hunting drug lord
Christopher 'Dudus' Coke in 2012 after being extradited to US to face drug charges.San Juan, Dec 1 (EFE).- A commission...
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Former Guyanese soldier who killed colleague during Haitian peacekeeping mission commits suicide after rage
A former Guyanese soldier, who had shot dead his colleague while they were on a peace-keeping mission in Haiti 16...
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UNITED STATES: Guyana boy undergoes cleft palate repair
In this Oct. 27, 2014 photo, Satchian Basdeo, left, chats with Brenden Ferguson as they take a break from riding...
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Guyana: Cocaine vessel to be sent to US for forensic tests
The semi-submersible vessel shortly before it was placed on a ship to the United States (US).The self-propelled semi-submersible vessel, built...
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Back-pay for public servants, security forces, some teachers
The Guyana government announced salary increases of between five and eight percent for public servants and the security services but...
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GUYANA: Caricom considering opposition’s request for intervention in political impasse
In this Government Information Agency (GINA) photo, President Donald Ramotar being escorted into Kurukubaru in the North Pakaraimas by a...
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