Dominican Republic demands apology over Haitian protests
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (AP): The Dominican Republic's ruling party demanded an apology yesterday from neighbouring Haiti after violent protests disrupted the Dominican president's one-day visit.
'Caribbean to fight all the way to Hong Kong'
AS A veteran of Seattle, Doha and Cancun, and as I prepare for the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong, I have a sense of déjà vu. Tensions are beginning to grow, just as levels of ambition are lowered, the situation is clearly grim...
Agriculture in the region
SUGAR IS part of the Caribbean's history - from European colonisation through slavery and indentured labour to independence and efforts to build collective action across the region. That history is inextricably linked to the need to supply Britain...
ACP states put their feet down
THE ACP are feeling increasingly marginalised and neglected, and are certainly more vocal than ever. I attended a G90 meeting in Brussels last week where they, clearly and unequivocally, emphasised the need for special and differential treatment...
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