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Fred Mitchell

Bahamas appalled by reports of US spying

The following is a statement by Fred Mitchell,  Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of The Bahamas in relation to reports of US spying: On 19th May, at a routine lunch with US Charge d’Affairs John Dinkelman, he flagged the possibility of a story being released based on the leaks of the former US government employee Edward Snowden and that they would involve The Bahamas and the use of monitoring apparatus in The Bahamas.

T&T reporter Bassant reports death threats against him

(Trinidad Express) Viewers may have observed the sudden absence of CCN TV6 senior investigative journalist Mark Bassant from television over the past week in a time when he was working on sensitive investigative pieces and news stories which have all peaked national interest. This

Volney apologises to T&T AG in public over Section 34

(Trinidad Guardian) Former Justice Minister Herbert Volney says he accepts full responsibility for the proclamation of Section 34 of the Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) Act, which caused a scandal that might have allowed a number of people, including two United National Congress financiers, to avoid facing the courts on serious criminal charges. He

Professor Brendan Bain

UWI boots professor over gay sex statement

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has expressed disappointment over the termination of Professor Brendan Bain as the director of the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training (CHART) Network.

Twins drown in Jamaica flood

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The family of Brandon and Brayden Jones are asking for privacy at this time as they come to terms with the tragic loss of the nine-year-old twin boys.

Best buyer gets T&T Clico

(Trinidad Guardian) The Central Bank on Monday confirmed a Sunday Business Guardian exclusive story that the Government is planning to dispose of Clico’s traditional portfolio—life insurance, health coverage and long-term annuities—as part of the resolution strategy for the financially strapped insurance company.

Clico up for sale in T&T

(Trinidad Express) Central Bank Governor Jwala Rambarran yesterday confirmed that the Colonial Life Insurance Company Ltd (CLICO) was up for sale.

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