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Caribbean News Desk radio prog: Caricom adopts wait-and-see approach to Guyana’s political impasse… Guyana’s civil society groups table options to break prorogation impasse
The Caricom headquartersThe 15-nation Caribbean Community (Caricom) appears to be taking a wait-and-see approach to the political impasse in Guyana,...
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Arson suspected in fire near Dominica’s airport
The Douglas Charles Airport (photo from https://louisiana2dominica.wordpress.com) Fire, suspected to be the work of arsonists, Wednesday evening destroyed a building...
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Maduro reduces “unproductive expenses” by 20 pct. amid oil price plunge
Venezuela's President, Nicolas MaduroCaracas, Dec 2 (EFE).- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday approved a 20 percent reduction in "unproductive...
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Petrobras whistleblower says he alerted Brazil gov’t to irregularities in ’09
Brasilia, Dec 3 (EFE).- Brazilian state-controlled oil giant Petrobras' former downstream director, who has blown the whistle on a massive...
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White House renews call for Cuba to release Alan Gross
Alan GrossWashington, Dec 3 (EFE).- The White House on Wednesday urged Cuba to release U.S. government subcontractor Alan Gross, who...
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Guyana perceived as most corrupt country in CARICOM
San Juan, Dec 3 (EFE).- Guyana is seen as the most corrupt English-speaking country in the Caribbean Community, according to...
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Cuban dissidents concerned about violence against opposition leaders
Havana, Dec 3 (EFE).- The Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation, or CCDHRN, said Wednesday that in November...
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St. Lucia launches major project to reduce disaster vulnerability
San Juan, Dec 3 (EFE).- The St. Lucia Ministry of Sustainable Development launched "the largest project ever negotiated" by the...
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Caribbean News Desk radio programme Heightened security at Dominica’s airports ahead of general election
Heavily armed security personnel are guarding Dominica’s two airports, in the wake of concerns by Leader of the Opposition United...
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St. Lucia to receive $10 mn to boost employment opportunities
St. Lucia Prime Minister, Kenny AnthonySan Juan, Dec 2 (EFE).- The Venezuelan-led Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America,...
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