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Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico Lead Caribbean Hotel Construction
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico lead the Caribbean in the number of hotel rooms under construction, according to a new report.
St Maarten Mulls Membership in Caribbean Development Bank
By the Caribbean Journal staff
St Maarten is considering an application to become a member of the Caribbean Development Bank.
Gays stabbed to death; Juan Edghill's utterance blamed
DEMERARA WAVES
Two gays were stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Georgetown - incidents that have been already attributed to Finance Minister, Juan Edghill’s utterance on homosexuality.
Guyanese scouts to participate in Caribbean Jamboree
DEMERARA WAVES
A contingent of 42 Guyanese scouts is due to participate in the 15th Caribbean Scout Jamboree to be held later this month in Curacao, according to Assistant District Commissioner Theon Hope.
Cayman Islands Readying to Implement National Conservation Law
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Cayman Islands is set to implement its new National Conservation Law, the territory announced this week.
New Hotel Project Coming to Antigua
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Antigua and Barbuda’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding on a new hotel and housing project.
Govt gets thumbs up for fighting drug trade; DEA to target barons
DEMERARA WAVES
Former American Ambassador, Brent Hardt has said that the Guyana government has demonstrated its willingness to fight the narcotics trade, and drug barons would be brought down by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Guatemala, Mexico, Belize Shaken By 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Mexico, Guatemala and Belize were shaken by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Montserrat Planning to Join CARICOM Single Market
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Montserrat is planning to join the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Premier Reuben Meade said following the recent Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
Major Oil Discovery in Trinidad
CARIBBEAN JOURNAL
Spain-based energy firm Repsol recently made what Trinidad’s government is calling a “major” oil discovery.
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