Compton's daughter wins by-election
CASTRIES, St. Lucia : Janine Compton, 37, the daughter of former Prime Minister Sir John Compton, won the by-election in the rural Micoud North area on Monday to take command of a constituency controlled by her late father for more than 50 years
Leading Caribbean jurist speaks on death penalty
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC): A leading Caribbean jurist says regional judges should use their discretion when imposing the death penalty, as the debate over the resumption of hangings continues in the region. Acting Chief Justice of the East Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal...
Guyana President, opposition leader to resume judiciary talks
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Opposition Leader Robert Corbin has agreed to meet President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday to resume consultations on the appointment of the Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice. The talks on Friday come one month since the two leaders...
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