S Coward
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OAS to Participate in Meeting on Sustainable Tourism in the Greater Caribbean in Nicaragua
- By S Coward
- Published 17-Feb-13
- Organization of American States , Travel/Tourism
- Rating: Unrated

The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, will participate in a key meeting of leading agencies engaged in tourism development in the Greater Caribbean on February 18, 2013 in Managua, Nicaragua.
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St.Kitts: Christophe Harbour announces US$50 million Ocean Grove development
- By S Coward
- Published 17-Feb-13
- Travel/Tourism
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 17, 2013 - A new US$50 million residential villa development has been announced for the Southeast Peninsula. Christophe Harbour Development Company and Apex Capital Partners Corporation, a Canadian based international investment group announced Tuesday they have entered into a joint venture to develop a new residential neighbourhood within Christophe Harbour, the residential resort community located on St. Kitts.
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Highlights of CDB’S Activities in 2012; Economic Prospects
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Feb-13
- Caribbean Development Bank
- Rating: Unrated

Bridgetown-- In 2012, the operations of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) continued to be influenced by the lingering effects of the global financial crisis. As a consequence of the difficult economic environment, reduced fiscal space for undertaking capital expenditure, and strict control over public sector spending across the Region, demand for CDB financing declined, once again.
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St John’s, Antigua - Dr. Julian Hunte, President of the West Indies Cricket Board congratulated the West Indies Women’s Team for reaching their first ever final Women’s World Cup final.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2012 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Feb-13
- International Monetary Fund
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 15, 2013 - Economic activity grew by about 1½ percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2011, up from near-zero in 2010, on improved tourism activity and ongoing investment projects, including the large US$3.5 billion private Baha Mar project. However, unemployment remained high at 16 percent, and inflation more than doubled to 3 percent, mainly due to higher world oil prices.
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Fitch points to growth constraints for Jamaica
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Feb-13
- Economy, Trade & Investment
- Rating: Unrated

Kingston - Feb. 15, 2013 - (jamaica-gleaner.com): Fitch Ratings agency on Monday affirmed Jamaica's ratings as stable at 'B-', but said crime and high energy costs continue to hurt the island's growth prospects.
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American Airlines and US Airways to Merge
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Feb-13
- Airlines/Cruiselines
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 15, 2013 - American and US Airways plan to combine two complementary networks, creating easier access to the best destinations throughout the U.S. and around the globe - offering you increased choices, improved efficiency and better options to travel the world with our oneworld® alliance.
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Delta Airlines officially announces pull out from "poor performance" Guyana-US route
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Feb-13
- Airlines/Cruiselines , Travel/Tourism
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 15, 2013 - (demerarawaves.com): Delta Airlines on Thursday officially announced that it would be pulling out from the Guyana route in May, ending days of speculation about the future of its flights between New York and Georgetown.
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Group of Friends of Haiti Reviews Developments, Opportunities and Needs in CARICOM Country
- By S Coward
- Published 12-Feb-13
- Organization of American States
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 12, 2013 - Representatives of countries from across the Americas, observer countries to the Organization of American States (OAS) and international institutions met in Washington, DC, this week at the meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti, to reassess developments and needs in the CARICOM country.
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Turks & Caicos: Bi-Election in March - Ramsay-Hale declares election of district seven void
- By S Coward
- Published 12-Feb-13
- Government, Politics, Int'l Relations
- Rating: Unrated

Providenciales - Feb. 12, 2013 -- At least one by-election is on the cards for the Turks and Caicos Islands after Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale declared a Providenciales district election as void.
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Mumbai - Feb. 12, 2013 - West Indies will have their chance of qualifying for their maiden World Cup final when they face Australia, who are unbeaten in the tournament, in the crucial Super Six tie at the MIG Ground in Mumbai. Offspinner Anisa Mohammed, was upbeat about her team's positive showing tomorrow.
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Trinidad & Tobago: Central Bank Economic Bulletin, Jan. 2013
- By S Coward
- Published 01-Feb-13
- Economy, Trade & Investment
- Rating: Unrated

Port-of-Spain - Feb. 1, 2013 - The Trinidad and Tobago economy displayed signs of modest growth in the third quarter of 2012. Provisional estimates from the Central Bank’s Quarterly GDP Index indicate that the economy grew by 1.5 per cent (year-on-year) in the third quarter (Chart II).
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Extradition Process for Former Turks and Caicos Premier Misick Started in Brazil
- By S Coward
- Published 01-Feb-13
- Crime/Security , Government, Politics, Int'l Relations
- Rating: Unrated

Feb. 1, 2013 - The formal request for Michael Misick's extradition to the Turks and
Caicos Islands (TCI) was lodged with the Brazilian government January 29th, Attorney General Huw Shepheard said.
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Perth, Australia - Feb. 1, 2013 - West Indies got off to a bad start as they suffered a heavy defeat against Australia in the first encounter of their five-match One-Day International series at the WACA Ground.
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Barbados: Election Date Announced - February 21
- By S Coward
- Published 30-Jan-13
- Government, Politics, Int'l Relations
- Rating: Unrated

Bridgetown - Jan. 30, 2013 - The speculation is over. Barbadians will go to the polls on Thursday, February 21, to decide which political party will run the affairs of this country for the next five years.
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Blogs by this Author
APD increases will harm Caribbean tourism, critics say
- By S Coward
- Published 26-May-11
Blog by Claire TuckerMay 26, 2011Critics have lashed out at proposed changes to the British air passenger duty scheme, saying that they will have a detrimental effect on economies both in the UK and a...
