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Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Nov 21, 2009

  Bahamas ranked 11th out of 12 in 'attractiveness to wealthy' survey

By NEIL HARTNELL: Tribune Business Editor - THE Bahamas would have ranked 11 out of 12 major international financial centres had it been included in a survey designed to measure the attractiveness of these nations to 'mobile' high net worth individuals. Stephen Wall, director of the...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Nov 20, 2009

  Jamaica: Hoping for a bold Mr Golding

It is good that neither Prime Minister Golding nor Finance Minister Shaw feels it worthwhile to attack Moody's over its downgrade of Jamaica's sovereign debt by two rungs to Caa1. That would be just a case of shooting the messenger, as was the case a fortnight ago when Standard and Poor's (S&P)...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Oct 27, 2009

  Accelerate economic growth or face poverty growth, says International Monetary Fund (IMF) report

By INDERIA SAUNDERS ~ Guardian Business Reporter ~ Inderia@nasguard.com: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is suggesting countries like The Bahamas are at a greater risk for expanding their poverty rates if reforms are not immediately made to expedite economic growth. It comes as...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Oct 14, 2009

  Why are we still poor?

I AM WHAT I THINK As the recession deepens, the standard of living of many Jamaicans has declined. By all indications, the months ahead are going to be worse. The questions that I would like to pose are: Why is Jamaica still struggling? Why do we...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Sep 23, 2009

  The Bahamas is among the top three most vulnerable Caribbean countries when it comes to climate change

Nassau, Bahamas [BIS]-- According to a report published by the World Bank, The Bahamas is among the top three most vulnerable Caribbean countries when it comes to climate change. For this reason, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Sen. the Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace said that initiatives...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Aug 8, 2009

  Cash-strapped Cuba says toilet paper running short

HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters) -- Cuba, in the grip of a serious economic crisis, is running short of toilet paper and may not get sufficient supplies until the end of the year, officials with state-run companies said on Friday. Officials said they were lowering the prices of 24 basic goods to help...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Aug 6, 2009

  Seven daggers in the heart of America

Reflections of Fidel Taken from CubaDebate I read and re-read data and articles written by intelligent figures, known or little known, who contribute to various media and take their information from sources that are not questioned by anyone. The peoples who inhabit the planet –...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Aug 3, 2009

  OECS Economic Union complements CARICOM unity efforts

NEW YORK, USA -- Dr June Soomer, St Lucia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary with responsibility for the OECS, CARICOM and Diaspora Affairs, says the OECS Economic Union to be launched in July next year will not counter Caribbean Community (CARICOM) efforts to unite the region....... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jul 28, 2009

  Foulkes Praises Bahamas-Haiti Ties

By Staff Writer: Minister of Labour and Social Development Dion Foulkes, praised the relationship between The Bahamas and Haiti during the 2nd annual Youth Conclave of the United Association of Haitians in The Bahamas (UHAB). "There is a long history between The Bahamas and Haiti with...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jul 4, 2009

  Regional integration is the last best hope for the Caribbean, says Barbados PM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados, said this week that the Caribbean was faced with global economic convulsions of unprecedented proportions, which had reinforced convictions that regional integration “is the last best hope” for the Caribbean Community...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jun 13, 2009

  Caribbean region still grappling with HIV and AIDS

GREATER GEORGETOWN, Guyana - “After 25 years of grappling with HIV and AIDS, there is yet no cure. Notwithstanding the copious declarations and pronouncements, behaviour modification is slow to take root and stigma and discrimination persist.” This was starkly put by the Hon. Karl Hood,...... [view]

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Website:  http://www.opirg-carleton.org/content/
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  Vision:   OPIRG – Carleton mobilizes individuals to identify and improve environmental, social, and economic conditions. - We recognize the rich history of social creativity and resistance, while maintaining and building a......
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