CJ Politics
Trinidad’s Ruling People’s Partnership Marks One Year in Office
May 24, 2011 | 8:36 am | 0 Comment
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Trinidad's ruling People's Partnership marked one year in office, after winning 29 seats compared to the People's National Movement's 12 seats a year ago. The popularity of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, however, has fallen in polls, with a 14 percent drop, according to Market Facts and Opinion. The government went through more...
Bahamas, UAE Form Diplomatic Ties
May 19, 2011 | 9:14 am | 0 Comment
The Bahamas and the United Arab Emirates have established diplomatic relations, the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The agreement was made in the form of a joint communique at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates in New York. The two nations could also look to cooperate on energy issues, along with tourism and financial services. [The Bahamas more...
Jamaica Defence Force Mum on Internal Review of Coke Raid
May 18, 2011 | 7:21 am | 0 Comment
The Jamaica Defence Force is facing criticism after it is refusing to publicize the results of an internal review that examined its operation in West Kingston last year. "The no-comment is not acceptable," said Dr Carolyn Gomes, the executive director of Jamicans for Justice, a human rights group. "They were busy up and down reporting while the operation was going on, and more...
Haitian Prime Minister Resigns
May 16, 2011 | 7:32 am | 0 Comment
Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive, has resigned from office after being appointed by former president Rene Preval 18 months ago. "I feel it was normal that I gave to President Preval my resignation because he appointed me and so the new president Martelly can discuss with the new parliament a new profile," he said. Bellerive hand-delivered a letter announcing his more...
Bahamas’ Democratic National Alliance to Launch This Week
May 11, 2011 | 8:09 am | 0 Comment
The Democratic National Alliance, a new political party in the Bahamas, is set for launch this week by leader Branville McCartney, MP for Bamboo Town. McCartney, who was a former cabinet minister and member of the ruling Free National Movement, reportedly plans to see the party challenge all or most of the seats in the next general election. Its leadership believes it more...
Trinidad Minister Removed from Office
May 11, 2011 | 7:59 am | 0 Comment
Following increasing pressure over an allegedly improperly awarded government contract, the appointment of Trinidad Sen. Mary King, the Minister of Planning, Restructuring and Gender Affairs will be revoked today. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar met with the nation's president today to speak about the evidence against King, in which "new evidence came to light." more...
Trinidad Minister in Row over Award of Government Contract
May 9, 2011 | 9:56 pm | 0 Comment
Sen. Mary King Following allegations published over the weekend that Trinidad and Tobago Sen. Mary King participated in the award of a $100,000 contract to a company in which her family had an interest, pressure has mounted on King from both her own party and the opposition. The country's Sport Minister, Anil Roberts, called for his colleague to resign "immediately" at more...
Applewhaite: CARICOM Can Make Global Mark in Diplomatic Arena
May 4, 2011 | 7:10 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean region can wield global influence despite its small size through diplomacy, according to acting CARICOM Secretary General Lolita Applewhaite. "It is the force of ideas and creativity that are our strengths as we grapple with the issues and attempt to make a difference in the international arena," she said Wednesday at the more...
Barbados PM Stuart Discusses Impact of Osama Bin Laden’s Death
May 3, 2011 | 9:59 am | 0 Comment
The Barbadian government has responded to the death of Al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden with caution, following the country's historical foreign policy of "friends of all, satellites of none." Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said he hoped the situation would resolve itself quickly, and that the global political fallout would not be too great. "Barbados does not get itself more...
New Bahamian Party Set for Launch
May 2, 2011 | 9:06 pm | 0 Comment
The new Democractic National Alliance (DNA) party in the Bahamas, led by Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney, will launch its list of candidates by the end of May. The party's candidacy committee is being chaired by a well-known clergyman, and includes a total of 15 members. "The central theme of the committee is to determine whether candidates have the best interests of more...
