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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 […]

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A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction

03/16/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction. There is such a thing as freedom of expression. Calling a strike selfish would mean that the government takes the liberty to limit the freedom of expression. Which is something that should worry the community in general.  Is it allowed for a government to do such? One would […]

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CCJ dismisses land acquisition appeal upholds GY30M Award

03/13/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an appeal in a matter brought by Mrs. Deorani Singh, who claimed that the Attorney General of Guyana and the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited owed her compensation for a commercial property that had been owned by her husband, Mr. Mohan Singh. The […]

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Mr Justice Adrian Saunders chosen CCJ President

03/13/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Dudley Saunders, a citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been appointed as the incoming President of the Caribbean Court of Justice with effect from July 4, 2018. The Heads of Government of CARICOM made the appointment at its last meeting, held in Haiti from February 26-27, 2018, acting […]

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The Time is Now

03/08/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

We’ve had a year of unprecedented massive action globally, as women press on for progress, for women’s rights, equality, and justice. On this March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, this year’s theme, “Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”, is the perfect opportunity to highlight the work of so many Dominicans and […]

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Sagicor donates mobile medical clinic to Government of Dominica

02/22/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

On Friday 16th February, Sagicor Life, the leading insurance company in the Caribbean donated a fully customized, mobile medical unit to the Government of Dominica The Unit purchased by Sagicor, in collaboration with Doctors In Our Circle, Ray Asta, Ministry of Health and Friends of Sagicor, will support and respond to the immediate needs of […]