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CCJ affirms professor Ventoses Right to vote in Barbados

05/14/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that St. Lucian, Professor Eddy Ventose, is to be added to the register of voters in Barbados. The Court declared that it was satisfied that the legal and regulatory conditions for his registration have been met. The Court then ordered the Chief Electoral Officer, […]

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CCJ restores jury verdict Lusignan Massacre trial

05/11/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today restored the 2013 acquittals of Mr. James Hyles and Mr. Mark Williams for their alleged involvement in what has been dubbed the ‘Lusignan Massacre’, despite substantial procedural errors at trial. On 6 January 2008, gunmen went from house to house in the peaceful village of […]

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CCJ reduces manslaughter sentence for Persaud

05/11/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the case of Teerath Persaud v The Queen, today ordered that Mr. Teerath Persaud’s manslaughter sentence be reduced from 25 years to 18 years. With a discount for time already spent in custody, Mr. Persaud would serve a remaining 13 years and 339 days starting […]

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The Dire National Security State

05/08/2018 by Peoples Party Of Dominica

The appointment of an assistant commissioner of police with a portfolio of crime prevention, crime reduction, crime intelligence and forensic management is in effect the job of the commissioner of police.

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Dominicans want their airport solution, now

05/07/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

Probably, all Dominicans are happy to hear that the Government is setting money aside to build an international airport. To be honest, I would be happy as well. But I’m also a realist and therefore, with good reason, have my reservation. As it stands now, this announcement can only be considered an election campaign promise […]

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Sandy Lane Hotel Case Sent Back To Court Of Appeal

03/27/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a case concerning the firing of three employees of Sandy Lane Co. Ltd be returned to the Barbados Court of Appeal for an expedited hearing. The CCJ noted that it had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The fired employees had first challenged their dismissal in […]

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New St. Kitts & Nevis High Commissioner to Canada says Diaspora Engagement key priority

03/21/2018 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

(left)New High Commissioner for St.Kitts&Nevis to Canada Sherry Tross engages with Chairman of the O.E.C.S Nationals Council Canada John Allen, Senior Administrative officer,O.E.C.S Liaison Office Toronto, Sandra Bobb, and National Outreach Committee Chair for the O.E.C.S Nationals Council Canada, Dawne Francois. New St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sherry Tross, has […]

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Belize Govt Succeeds Securing Interest Rate Bz36m Award

03/21/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Attorney General of Belize has succeeded before the CCJ in his application to reduce the interest rate contained in a certificate issued by the Court. The certificate was made following an arbitral award made against the Government. A rate of interest of 17% compounded monthly was initially awarded in the […]