EU spends millions on office in Barbados
July 30th, 2012 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Amid a global economic downturn and financial crunch being faced by some of its members, the European Union (EU) has spent millions of pounds of the ... Read more...
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‘Latin America, Caribbean and India should build closer ties’
July 18th, 2012 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 17 (IANS) There is great opportunity to build a partnership between India, Latin American and Caribbean countries based on their political, economic and cultural strengths, said speakers at ... Read more...
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Krishna juggles US, Cuba visits next week
June 8th, 2012 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) In a trip that underlines India's new-found confidence in juggling diverse partners, India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna goes first to the US and then ... Read more...
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WMO’s hurricane committee retires Irene as Atlantic hurricane name
April 14th, 2012 - 12:29 am ICT by BNO News
MIAMI, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) -- The hurricane committee of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which manages the list of potential names for tropical cyclones to be used every six years for both ... Read more...
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Decriminalise homosexuality to fight HIV: Caribbean expert
November 21st, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Nassau (Bahamas), Nov 21 (IANS/CMC) A leading researcher in HIV/AIDS from the Caribbean islands has called on regional governments to consider decriminalisation of homosexuality as part of the overall fight against ... Read more...
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China dangles $1 bn to woo the Caribbean
September 14th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Port-of-Spain, Sep 14 (IANS) China opened its purse-strings wide to fork out a $1 billion loan for governments in the Caribbean that has a strong Indian presence since the past ... Read more...
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Obama proposal for entry fee on Canadians creates uproar
February 18th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Feb 18 (IANS) President Barack Obama's proposal to charge an entry fee from Canadians entering the US has infuriated political and business leaders in this country.In his proposal ... Read more...
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Abbot Laboratories Recall Around 5 million Similac-Brand Formulas From Market
September 23rd, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Wednesday, drugmaker Abbot Laboratories voluntarily recalled millions of powder-based infant formula containers that are feared to be contaminated with insect parts. The company in its ... Read more...
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Being forced to adopt international treaties does developing countries more harm than good
September 17th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): A new study by an Oregon State University business professor, Ted Khoury, has found that developing countries, which adopt major international economic treaties under coercion do not necessarily ... Read more...
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A film on the 6,300 Maria Rodriguezes of Costa Rica
May 4th, 2010 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
San Jose, May 4 (IANS/EFE) Over 6,300 women in Costa Rica have Maria Rodriguez as their names, prompting the Costa Rican government to produce a documentary based on their lives.
The documentary follows ... Read more...
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20 countries to participate in Cuba’s cultural fest
April 30th, 2010 - 4:59 am ICT by IANS
Havana, April 30 (IANS) More than 200 artists from 20 countries will participate in an international cultural festival in the eastern Cuban city of Holguin in May.
Artists from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, ... Read more...
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Caribbean nations seek close ties in agriculture sector
March 19th, 2010 - 5:36 am ICT by IANS
Paramaribo (Suriname), March 19 (IANS) Agriculture ministers of the Caribbean nations are meeting here Thursday to strengthen ties in the farming sector, Prensa Latina reported.
Strategies to develop cooperation in the agriculture sector ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games baton is ’soul of India’
February 26th, 2010 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, Feb 26 (IANS) The 2010 Commonwealth Games baton now circulating throughout Trinidad and Tobago has been described as the "soul of India" by Indian High Commissioner Malay Mishra here. ... Read more...
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Latin American and Caribbean countries to form new bloc without U.S. and Canada
February 24th, 2010 - 2:03 am ICT by BNO News
CANCUN, MEXICO (BNO NEWS) – Latin American leaders gathered in a two-day summit in Mexico and have agreed to create a regional bloc, which excludes the U.S. and Canada, Mexican President Felipe ... Read more...
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Indian diaspora helps shape the Caribbean: Minister
August 19th, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, Aug 19 (IANS) The Indian diaspora has an unquestionable commitment and concern towards the development of the Caribbean countries in which they stay and to the region as a ... Read more...
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Trinidad & Tobago to host Americas summit, taxpayers unhappy
April 15th, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, April 15 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago is agog as it hosts the Fifth Summit of the Americas April 17-19 that will bring together 34 leaders, including US President ... Read more...
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Over 5 mn Latin American women sex trade victims
March 26th, 2009 - 9:51 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, March 26 (EFE) More than five million women have become victims of people trafficking networks in Latin America and 10 million more are at risk of falling prey, activist Teresa ... Read more...
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Cuba holds key role in Russia’s Latin American policy
December 26th, 2008 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Dec 26 (RIA Novosti) Russian-Cuban relations will serve as the starting point of Moscow's expanding friendship with the entire Latin American region, the Russian envoy to Cuba said Friday. "Cuba holds ... Read more...
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Latin American countries discuss global financial crisis
December 17th, 2008 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Costa de Sauipe (Brazil), Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The leaders of the Latin American countries discussed steps to deal with the global financial crisis at the 36th summit of the Common Market ... Read more...
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North-Indian sports industry feels the heat of global recession
November 22nd, 2008 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorJalandhar (Punjab), Nov 22 (ANI): Sports industry of Jalandhar in Punjab, which has a turnover of around 20 billion rupees, is reeling under the intense heat of global recession.The ... Read more...
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Tilaknagar Industries to invest Rs.1.5 bn for expansion
June 17th, 2008 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Mumbai-based alcoholic beverages manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Ltd plans to invest Rs.1.5 billion for the expansion of its plant and setting up a grain-based spirit project. According to the ... Read more...
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Brain drain can be brain gain for source countries: UN
April 16th, 2008 - 5:25 pm ICT by admin
New York, April 16 (IANS) The so-called brain drain of migrants taking their skills and initiative to their new countries of residence can also drive growth in their homelands, according to a ... Read more...
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Pranab heads to Brazil, South Africa
February 15th, 2008 - 9:55 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee travels on a week-long tour to Brazil and South Africa Saturday to invigorate India's political and economic ties with the two IBSA ... Read more...
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Britain offering foreign inmates 1500 quid to go back home
November 14th, 2007 - 8:35 am ICT by admin
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