TURKS AND CAICOS - Pressure mounting on Misick to step down
PROVIDENCIALES (CMC): Embattled Premier Michael Misick is refusing to bow to pressure from within the ranks of his ruling Progressive National Party (PNP) for him to step down, ahead of special meeting here yesterday of elected PNP members of parliament...
GUYANA - Russian firm lays off over 50 workers
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Russian bauxite giant RUSAL has cut over 50 workers in Guyana, as it grapples with increasing costs and slumping demand for aluminium.On Tuesday, the local subsidiary, Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc...
BRAZIL - Ingraham calls for greater 'south-south' cooperation
SALVADOR, Brazil (CMC): Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday called for consideration to be given to the deepening of 'south-south' cooperation in areas of transport, energy, education and tourism...
TRNIDAD AND TOBAGO - Coastguard makes marijuana seizure
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): The Trinidad and Tobago coastguard said it has seized marijuana worth more than TT$5 million (US$833,3000), as well as two animals believed to be used in the illegal drugs trade. A statement issued by the coastguard ...
