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Busy Signal To be Extradited To The United States But May Escape Drug Charges

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Zaheera Blake) — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:22:34 +0000

Dancehall star Busy Signal has waived his rights to an extradition hearing and will instead go to the Unites States where he will stand trial.

Debt Restructuring Deal Agreed For St Kitts/Nevis

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Media Release) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:28:07 +0000

A St Kitts and Nevis government delegation led by prime minister and minister of finance, Dr Denzil Douglas, has secured a landmark “stock-of-debt” restructuring deal from Paris Club creditors after an intense negotiation session held in Paris, France, on Thursday.

Chances – A Place Of Safety for Children From All Forms OF Abuse

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Abena Terrell) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:47:12 +0000

A place of safety for children at risk was officially opened in Chance, Jimmit a little over a year ago. The over three million dollar facility dubbed “ Chances” is home to about thirty children who have been victims of psychological, physical or sexual abuse for a maximum of six months.

New Track From Bounty Killer Featuring Calado

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Kingsley Irish) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:10 +0000

New track from dancehall artiste bounty killer featuring Calado. The new track is entitled 'When She Wine'

Ridding Trinidad & Tobago of Poverty Is Priority Says PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Political Reporter) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:58:27 +0000

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar joined colleague leaders of the United Nations at a high-level debate on “The State of the World Economy,” when she took the opportunity to discuss prospects for global economic recovery and also to showcase her government’s steps towards achieving a stable economic environment in Trinidad and Tobago.

CARICOM Seeking Mexico's Help To Bring Regional Issues To G20 Attention

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Caricom Release) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:51:57 +0000

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has signalled that it is relying on Mexico to bring to the attention of the G20, issues that are of critical importance to the Community, including the slow reform of multilateral institutions, climate change and the achievement of sustainable energy for all in the Small Island Developing States.

Survey On Diaspora Interest In Investing On Montserrat Initiated

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Nerissa Golden) — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:50:25 +0000

Phase one of a project to find out the potential and interest of Diaspora nationals to invest on Montserrat has been completed.The Government of Montserrat initiated the project as an initial step in assessing and tapping the island’s Diaspora as a source of investment for the development of the new town and port in Little Bay and Carr’s Bay.

Tourism Organization For Northern Caribbean Islands One Step Closer To Establishment

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Kalifa Hickinson) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:13:29 +0000

Tourism directors and airport and airline officials from St. Martin, St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barths, and Saba met at the Tourist Office here on May 18 to further discuss and strategize the development of an Inter-Island Association that would enable the five territories (and St. Eustatius, which was not present) to be marketed as one destination.

Jamaica To Host Island-Wide Events in Recognition Of 50th Anniversary

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jamaica Tourist Board) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:59:31 +0000

A wide array of events have been planned islandwide as Jamaica ramps up activities in observance of the island’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. With non-stop flights available from most major cities across the U.S., Jamaica is easily accessible and provides a tremendous value for travelers.

Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Appoints Himself New Foreign Minister

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Political Reporter) — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:41:47 +0000

Grenada’s prime minister, Tillman Thomas, is shouldering added ministerial responsibility following the resignation on Thursday of a senior cabinet member. Karl Hood tendered his resignation as foreign minister, citing lack of support from his government and party – the National Democratic Congress (NDC) – for him as a minister and also as MP for St George South East.

Lilliput Theatre Presents “Anansi and the world wide web”

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Liza Miller) — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:16:12 +0000

Trinidad and Tobago’s veteran children’s theatre company, Lilliput Theatre, will explore the many sides of Anansi, the spider, the man, the trickster, the shape-shifter in its 2012 production, anansi and the world wide web.

Karl Hood Resigns From The Ruling Grenada Government

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Political Reporter) — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:55 +0000

Grenada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Karl Hood, has resigned. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas announced yesterday, May 17th, that he had accepted Hood’s resignation. No reason was given for the sudden decision but in an address to the nation last night, Thomas said he will now assume that vacant portfolio.

Beenie Man Addresses Gay Rights Critics, Insisting He Respects Gays

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jodee Brown) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:36 +0000

Internationally acclaimed Dancehall superstar, Beenie Man has publicly confirmed his stance regarding gay and lesbian critics who have continuously criticized him throughout his prestigious career.

Barbados Encouraged To Develop Relations With Its Diaspora

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (BGIS) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:54 +0000

Barbados has been encouraged actively to pursue relations with its Diaspora. Indian Commissioner Kanwal Jit Singh Sodhi made the suggestion during a recent farewell courtesy call paid on Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Maxine McClean.

HIV Prevention Drug May Not Help Antigua's AIDS Problems

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Media Release) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:51:44 +0000

In the wake of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel recommendation to fast-track the HIV prevention treatment drug Truvada, an infectious disease specialist has said it might not be the cure for Antigua and Barbuda’s HIV/AIDS woes, at least not yet.