Jamaica Gleaner Caribbean
Published: Monday Friday | October 24, 2008
Stand-off ends with cooperation accord
HAVANA (AP): Cuba and the European Union ended a five-year stand-off yesterday by signing an agreement that calls for EU members to send the island €2 million (US$1.3 million) in immediate hurricane recovery aid and up to €30 million (US$38.8...
World Bank boss stresses strong support for Haiti
WASHINGTON (CMC):WORLD BANK President Robert Zoellick Wednesday emphasised strong support for Haiti's efforts in overcoming poverty and recovering from recent natural disasters. "The Haitian government and all donors need to push forward on the broader...
Governor extends lifeof inquiry commission
GRAND TURK, Turks and Caicos Islands (CMC): British Governor Gordon Wetherell has extended the life of a commission of inquiry set up to investigate allegations of corruption against the Michael Misick administration. The Governor of this British Overseas...
Ruling party selects consultant to run in by-election
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC):Marc Bean will make a fresh attempt to win a seat in the House of Assembly after being chosen by the ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP) yesterday to contest next month's by-election in Southamp-ton West Central following ...