September 2017
Social media hurting the judiciary
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — A Court of Appeal judge yesterday condemned the use of social media to attack the judiciary in the sub-regional organisation of eastern Caribbean states (OECS).
Long road to recovery for Irma-ravaged Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Hit harder than expected by Hurricane Irma, Cuba faces months of difficult recovery and will need international aid to get back on its feet, UN agencies and experts say.
Japanese firm to offer ‘drive-through’ funeral service
TOKYO, Japan (AFP — A Japanese funeral parlour is set to offer relatives the chance to pay their final respects to deceased loved ones without leaving the comfort of their cars.
Judge urges Trump to push back DACA deadline
NEW YORK, USA (CMC) – A United States federal judge is urging the Trump administration to extend the deadline for young, undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants to apply to stay in the US under a programme by former President Barack Obama.
JA achieves all targets in IMF review
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Jamaica is virtually assured of an additional US$180 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), if needed, by meeting all quantitative targets and structural benchmarks in the second review.