Petrobras seeks to buy Valero refinery in Aruba powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 16, 2008
Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, will resume talks this month to buy a refinery in Aruba owned by independent US refiner Valero Energy Corp
Aruba refinery out of service after fire powered by "Other sources" - January 28, 2008
Workers returned on Monday to an oil refinery where a key unit caught fire last week
Aruba refinery restarts unit after shutdown powered by "Caribbean Net News" - January 16, 2008
Valero Energy Corp., the largest US refiner, said it has restored operations to one of two crude units at its refinery in Aruba after a power failure caused the plant to shut down on January 8.
Luxury villas for sale on the Caribbean island of Anguilla powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 10, 2008
A collection of luxury residences at the high-end resort of Altamer in Anguilla designed by legendary architect Myron Goldfinger are for sale from just over £10 million to £36 million
Anguilla prepares for CARIFESTA X powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 19, 2008
Plans are underway for Anguilla to be represented at the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) from 22nd ? 31st August, 2008.
Baccarat Resorts debuts in Anguilla powered by "Caribbean Net News" - January 8, 2008
Flag Luxury Properties, a New York-based developer of luxury resort and residential properties, has announced that it has engaged Baccarat Hotels and Residences, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group, to operate its exclusive ultra-luxury hotel and residences on the island of Anguilla.
St Maarten youth invited to sail on tallship in Norway powered by "Cubasi.com" - May 26, 2008
The Maritime School of the West Indies, in cooperation with the St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta Foundation, is offering a "once in a lifetime" and exiting adventure on board a Tall Ship to local St.Maarten youth.
Bonaire marine park wins tourism award powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 2, 2008
The Bonaire National Marine Park, known as a ?Diver?s Paradise,? is the recipient of the Islands Magazine/ Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Award for 2008.
Norman, Evert to marry in Bahamas powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 27, 2008
Golfing legend Greg Norman and former tennis star Chris Evert will marry this weekend in the Bahamas, the Australian Associated Press reported Thursday.
Bahamian Atkins opens 100m campaign with 10.07 powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 29, 2008
The 24-year-old sprinter, who blasted a superb 9.98 seconds at Berkeley?s Edwards Stadium a year ago, returned to clock 10.07secs to win the deciding race
Warning Bells For Caribbean Tourism powered by "Other sources" - February 13, 2008
Turbulent economic times have set off warning bells for Caribbean tourism officials who are fully aware that any upheaval in the global economy ? if left unchecked ? could spell disaster for the main driver of economic activity in the region.
National emergency declared in Belize following heavy flooding powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 5, 2008
Prime Minister Dean Barrow has declared a national emergency in Belize following the deaths of five people, including three children, and the destruction in some areas of the island
Tropical storm Arthur forms near Belize powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 2, 2008
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Arthur, was lashing the coasts of Belize, Guatemala and southeast Mexico, US officials said Sunday.
Fuel price increases take effects in Belize powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 26, 2008
A tanker of fuel that arrived in Belize last week reflects sharp increases in the acquisition cost of gasoline, kerosene and diesel.
Belizean musician Andy Palacio dies powered by "Caribbean Net News" - January 22, 2008
Belizean musician Andy Palacio, who brought the world the music of the Garifuna people descended from Central American natives and shipwrecked African slaves, has died aged 47.
Barbados to hold workshop on disaster risk management powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 11, 2008
The Barbados government is taking steps to develop a Risk Management Strategy and Plan of Action for the Caribbean tourism sector.
Caribbean weather radar warning system underway powered by "Other sources" - February 5, 2008
By the start of this year?s hurricane season, Caribbean disaster officials are expected to have the use of a state-of-the art Doppler Radar, which will greatly assist in the provision of accurate and timely weather information.
Barbados focuses on coral reefs this year powered by "Caribbean Net News" - January 9, 2008
The Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) in Barbados is on a mission to sensitise Barbadians of the value and benefit of coral reefs.
Caribbean journalists win big in Puerto Rico powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 29, 2008
Three journalists - from the Cayman Islands, St. Maarten and Puerto Rico - were recognized for their outstanding contributions to sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean.
US Airways launches service from Boston to the Cayman Islands powered by "Cayman Net News" - January 14, 2008
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today that US Airways has begun offering weekly service on Saturdays between Boston Logan International Airport and the Cayman Islands on Airbus A319 aircraft.
Geothermal energy in Dominica enters new phase powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 9, 2008
The Geothermal Energy in the Caribbean Islands Project, funded under the Interreg III B Programme of the European Union, has entered a new phase, following the signing of the Agreement on April 11, 2008 by Dominica's Minister for Energy, Charles Savarin.
Dominica committed to construction of international airport powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 11, 2008
This Government has never said it is against an international airport. What we have said is that it is going to be difficult for the Treasury of Dominica to be able to build an international airport all by itself.
Dominica moves closer to geothermal energy development powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 12, 2008
The government of Dominica has moved another step closer to developing the country?s geothermal resources as a cheap and reliable source of energy.
Parliamentarians in Dominica to discuss local government reform powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 3, 2008
Members of Parliament in Dominica will be given the opportunity to discuss proposals on local government reform at a meeting to be held here on Monday.
Venezuela almost done with Dominica refinery studies powered by "Caribbean Net News" - January 11, 2008
Venezuela, the biggest oil exporter in the Americas, is about to finish studies for an oil refinery in the island nation of Dominica and construction may begin soon, President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday.
The U.S. Women?s National Indoor Volleyball Team swept Dominican Republic powered by "Dominican Today" - June 30, 2008
The U.S. Women?s National Indoor Volleyball Team swept Dominican Republic 25-13, 25-21, 25-20 on Saturday evening during FIVB World Grand Prix Pool E action at Wroclaw, Poland.
Undocumented Haitians repatriated from Dominican Republic powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 27, 2008
In response to the increasing complaints of undocumented Haitians in the capital Santo Domingo, the city of Santiago and a major town of Moca, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning immigration agents began a wide sweep in these areas to detain undocumented Haitians
WestJet to fly to Dominican east coast, Marketwire says powered by "Dominican Today" - June 26, 2008
WestJet today announced the introduction of seasonal non-stop service to two new international sun destinations in the Caribbean: Bridgetown, Barbados and La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Dominican republic ranchers seeks help against cattles rustlers powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 24, 2008
In an effort to combat ever-prevalent cattle rustling in the Dominican Republic near to the Haitian border, a meeting took place recently between community, business and various cattle rancher associations and the newly formed Border Security Corps
Jamaican Brooks to open season in Guadeloupe powered by "Cubasi.com" - March 24, 2008
After skipping the entire indoor season to work more on strength and technique for the outdoor season, Jamaica?s Commonwealth Games champion Sheri-Ann Brooks will open her season next month in Guadeloupe.
Junior calypso workshops continue in Grenada powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 18, 2008
The DMJ Creative Foundation for the Performing Arts continues its series of Grenada Co-operative Bank Junior Calypso Workshops
Air Jamaica receives award from Grenada powered by "Caribbean Net News" - February 12, 2008
Air Jamaica has been awarded the Corporate Social Partnership Award by the Embassy of Grenada in Washington, DC.
Three airlines to come on board in Guyana powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 28, 2008
The government?s initiative to increase air services to and from Guyana is proving successful as Delta Airlines is scheduled to start operations on June 1.
Three new airlines to fly Guyana route powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 4, 2008
Delta Airlines will officially fly to Guyana on June 1, operating a Boeing 757 aircraft that can accommodate 183 passengers.
Children's voices heard at COHSOD in the Caribbean powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 31, 2008
The youth statement called upon Ministers not to just shut their eyes, close their hearts and hope young people will go away.
Rapper Wyclef Jean working to develop Haiti powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 30, 2008
When Wyclef Jean went to Haiti recently, he had in tow the television cameras you might expect of a big-time rapper and producer.
Haitian president nominates new prime minister powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 25, 2008
Haitian President Rene Preval has put forward a new candidate for prime minister after parliament rejected his two previous choices to replace a government leader fired over violent food price protests, the Senate leader said on Monday.
UN to extend Haiti school feeding through summer powered by "Cayman Net News" - June 4, 2008
The World Food Programme will extend its school feeding programmes in Haiti through the summer months because of the country's huge needs related to a global food crisis
Food being sent to Haiti powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 30, 2008
The food will provide over one million meals and will be distributed through the partners of the Association of HIV/AIDS (AHA) in Haiti to those who are most at risk in the current food shortage crisis.
Price of rice prompts renewed anger in Haiti powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 17, 2008
Sellers and angry customers clashed over the price of rice in Haiti on Tuesday, three days after the government announced a deal to reduce the price by 15 percent after food riots that killed at least five people.
Jamaica will not be a casino destination, says minister powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 20, 2008
Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, has reiterated the government's position that Jamaica will not be converted into a casino destination.
Multi-million dollar hotel projects for Jamaica powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 16, 2008
Minister of State with responsibility for Project Implementation and Service Delivery in the Office of the Prime Minister, Daryl Vaz, on Tuesday announced a number of hotel projects for the parish of Portland in Jamaica
Bolt clocks 9.76 seconds in 100 meters powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 5, 2008
Jamaican Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100 meters ever when he clocked 9.76 seconds at the Jamaican International Invitational on Saturday.
Dengue cases declining in Jamaica powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 7, 2008
Cases of dengue in Jamaica have been declining, with the Ministry intensifying its efforts to stem the spread of this and other communicable diseases.
St Kitts government says veterinary school operates within local laws powered by "Cayman Net News" - April 23, 2008
The government of St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday issued a statement defending the position of Ross University of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts as being within local laws concerning the treatment of animals.
Celebrity Equinox booked to visit St Kitts powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 4, 2008
With the 2007/2008 cruise ship season scheduled to bring in over 400,000 passengers to St Kitts and Nevis, it is expected that the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 seasons will be busier.
Nevis will become the envy of the Caribbean, says premier powered by "Caribbean Net News" - February 6, 2008
Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Joseph Parry said that his Administration would take Nevis to unprecedented levels, unmatched in the Caribbean and the best place to live.
Former England international footballer to visit St Lucia powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 26, 2008
Les Ferdinand, fFormer England international footballer is due in St Lucia this week to hold preliminary discussions with tourism and sports officials on several proposed sport-tourism projects.
St Lucia ratifies international water convention powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 27, 2008
The government of St Lucia recently ratified the Land-based Sources of Marine Pollution Protocol under the Cartagena Convention for the Protection and the Development of the Marine Environment of the wider Caribbean.
OECS secretariat launches OECS TV online powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 22, 2008
The OECS Secretariat has launched OECS TV Online as part of efforts to share images of OECS events throughout the region and the international community.
Cuban band to play at jazz festival in St Lucia powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 8, 2008
The Cuban music band Klimax is in St Lucia for the 17th Jazz Festival held every year in the Caribbean island.
Project for Montserrat's most vulnerable breaks ground powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 13, 2008
Residents of Montserrat witnessed the first signs of progress for the project that addresses the most vulnerable of its population. A ground-breaking ceremony, at the beginning of June, marked the start of construction on the project.
Montserrat's private sector joins the fight to rebuild tourism powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 21, 2008
In response to Montserrat?s failing tourism industry, one of the country?s resident entrepreneurs has adopted a do-it-yourself attitude and rolled up her sleeves to aid the island?s tourism niche by establishing a series of interesting feedback systems.
Digital photography workshops to be held in Montserrat powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 24, 2008
Following the success of last year?s digital photograph workshop, two more photographic workshops are planned for this year in Montserrat at Turtle Bay Apartments
French black identity poet Aime Cesaire dies at 94 in Martinique powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 18, 2008
French poet Aime Cesaire, a leading voice of black cultural identity whose struggle against colonialism resonated in Africa and the United States, died Thursday in Martinique
New shopping centre planned for Puerto Rico powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 23, 2008
Taubman Centers Inc., the owner of 24 US shopping malls, plans to build its first site in Puerto Rico
Aeropostale to open stores in Puerto Rico powered by "Caribbean Net News" - May 6, 2008
Aeropostale Inc said on Monday it will open three stores in Puerto Rico this year
World Baseball Classic to play 1st-round games in Puerto Rico powered by "Cayman Net News" - March 25, 2008
The opening round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic will be played outside the US, with Tokyo, Mexico City, Toronto and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as host venues.
Suriname's national carrier to resume flights to US powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 17, 2008
Surinam Airways (SLM), Suriname?s national carrier will resume direct flights to the United States of America (USA) after nearly 16 years a company official here disclosed.
Two children drown in Suriname floods powered by "Caribbean Net News" - June 6, 2008
Two young children have died in flooding in Suriname, officials here confirmed.
Repsol-YPF drilling for oil offshore Suriname powered by "Caribbean Net News" - April 15, 2008
Repsol-YPF and its US-based partner Noble Energy are to drill for oil offshore Suriname, a government official has confirmed.
Cuba and Suriname strengthen bilateral cooperation powered by "Caribbean Net News" - March 10, 2008
Among the most important cooperation programmes between Cuba and Suriname is Operation Milagro, through which almost 5, 000 patients have received eye treatment. Another well known project is the Energy Saving Light Bulbs project that has resulted in a nationwide drop in energy consumption.
Canadian gold producer to invest $18.4 million in Suriname's Rosebel mine powered by "Caribbean Net News" - February 7, 2008
Mid-tier Canadian gold producer Iamgold Corp said on Wednesday it will spend $18.4 million to expand the mill at its key Rosebel mine in Suriname, boosting life-of-mine production to between 300,000 and 305,000 ounces a year from about 275,000 ounces.
