CJ Politics
Dominica Renames Sporting Complex For Pair of Fallen Footballers
May 1, 2013 | 9:11 am | 0 Comment
Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica's government has moved to rename a sporting complex in La Plaine for a coach and footballer who died in an accident on April 19. Kurt Hector, coach of Dominica's national football team, and footballer Norran Jno Hope died when their vehicle fell into a sinkhole at Pond Case on April 19. They were more...
CJ Politics , Dominica , News
A Look at Grenada’s Future Parliament
April 22, 2013 | 12:30 am | 0 Comment
Above: a rendering of the new Parliament building by COCOA By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada's government has officially released the designs for its new planned Parliament building. The building will replace the country's former Parliament, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. It will be located on Grenada's Mt Wheldale. The design is by more...
CJ Politics , Grenada , News
Moody’s Upgrades Belize Credit Rating, Warns of “Debt Overhang”
April 15, 2013 | 8:25 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Parliament in Belmopan By the Caribbean Journal staff New York-based Moody's has upgraded the credit rating on Belize's government bonds, the firm announced Monday. The rating has been lifted to Caa2 from Ca, with a "stable" outlook. The move comes after Belize restructured its $547 million "Superbond," which is due in 2029. That included what became more...
Belize , CJ Politics , Markets , News
Durandis: On the Resignations in Haiti
April 13, 2013 | 5:37 pm | 0 Comment
By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor OFTEN, WHEN ONE ASKS average Haitians, “how are things?” there is the simple answer of: “Nou la, n’ap kenbe,” we are here, we’re holding up. That might give the impression that all is well. But underneath this laconic answer hides a deep mystery and profound misery. The Haitian people have been conditioned and are more...
CJ Politics , Haiti , Opinion
Grenada Names First Female Governor General, Cecile La Grenade
April 10, 2013 | 12:28 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has named Dr Cecile La Grenade the country's first-ever female Governor General, Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced in a national address Tuesday night. La Grenade will be succeeding current Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean. "With more women in our Parliament than ever before, it is more...
CJ Politics , Grenada , News
Op-Ed: The Caribbean and Thatcher
April 10, 2013 | 9:59 am | 0 Comment
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Baroness Margaret Thatcher’s name will always have a distinguished connotation in the Caribbean. Thatcher died at the Ritz London Hotel on Monday after a stroke. In many ways, Thatcher can be considered a unique politician who changed Britain, the Caribbean and the world. To date, she is the only woman to serve in the post of more...
Belize Reports “Encouraging” Oil Discovery in Orange Walk District
April 8, 2013 | 1:45 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Parliament in Belmopan By the Caribbean Journal staff Maranco Energy Belize Limited, which is currently searching for oil in the Orange Walk District in the country's northeastern region, has discovered an "encouraging oil show," according to the government. The find was made at the South Canal Bank #1 exploration well in Maranco's concession more...
Belize , CJ Politics , News
Jamaica Begins Session of Parliament
April 4, 2013 | 5:23 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Jamaica's Parliament (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica officially began the 2013/2014 session of Parliament on Thursday with a ceremony at Gordon House. The session officially began with the Throne Speech delivered by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor General's speech was delivered under the theme "Jamaica: Going for Growth and more...
CJ Politics , Jamaica , News
Cuba, Zambia Talk Sports Cooperation
April 1, 2013 | 1:03 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Zambia Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili began an official visit to Cuba on Monday. The visit is part of an effort to renew the sports cooperation agreement signed between Cuba and Zambia in 2007, according to a government release. Following that agreement, two Cuban coaches have served in Zambia — one in boxing more...
CJ Politics , Cuba , News , Sport
Grenada Prime Minister Vows Budget Before April 30 Deadline
March 31, 2013 | 5:03 pm | 0 Comment
Above: St George's Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada's government will deliver its budget in the next two to three weeks ahead of the April 30 deadline, according to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. The Prime Minister recently led a consultation last week involving Members of Parliament, financial officials and Cabinet Secretary Nadica more...
CJ Politics , Grenada , News
