ACP rift looms
CASTRIES (CMC): CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) Chairman, Dr. Kenny Anthony, has expressed concern that the new pact currently being negotiated with the European Union (EU) could create divisions within the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group.

More funds from China
CASTRIES (CMC): THE PEOPLE'S Republic of China is to pump another US$500,000 into the St. Lucian economy with the funding of a number of community projects on the island.

Minister snubs gun amnesty
PORT-OF-SPAIN (CMC): NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Martin Joseph says a gun amnesty will not work in Trinidad. Senator Joseph made the point during his contribution to the 2005-2006 Budget debate...