Cuba can help strengthen region, says Barbados foreign minister

February 6, 2017 admin 0

By Deirdre Gittens BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) — The most fitting testament of solidarity between Cuba and the Caribbean would be their active collaboration to strengthen the region’s domestic, regional and global agendas, said Barbados minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, Senator Maxine McClean, at a cocktail reception on Tuesday to mark the 58th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. McClean […More]

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Travel Ban Nationwide

February 6, 2017 admin 0

US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Travel Ban Nationwide SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled […More]

Dominica diplomat arrested in billion dollar embezzlement scheme

February 6, 2017 admin 0

TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian man, who holds a diplomatic passport issued by Dominica and is accused of helping to embezzle billions of dollars while Iran evaded international oil sanctions, has been arrested after a lengthy international manhunt. Alireza Zibahalat Monfared, 43, was arrested by Interpol and handed over to Iran on January 15, 2017. Monfared is accused of involvement […More]

Grace Jones, D’Angelo for Tobago Jazz

February 6, 2017 admin 0

The 2017 edition of the Tobago Jazz Experience will be a grown and sexy affair with some legendary singers headlining the show. The TJE organisers this evening unveiled a line-up that includes the iconic Grace Jones and R&B crooner D’Angelo. Jones, a legendary Jamaican singer, actress and model is known for hits such as “Pull up to my Bumper” and […More]

USA MUSLIM BAN: Letter: Nancy Story Nance

February 6, 2017 admin 0

Dear Sir: MSNBC, and Mr Malcolm Nance, should be called upon by our government to explain or substantiate claims made in the recent Joy Reid/Nance/MSNBC interview. A letter from the attorney general of Trinidad and Tobago should be sent, via our embassy in Washington, to MSNBC, and copied to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Secretary, the Director […More]

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