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2010-09-03: Headlines

Escambray: Fidel Castro: It is Our Duty to Continue Fighting this Battle 2010-09-03
Keywords: €œWe cannot waste time in anachronic wars that weaken us and extinguish our energies€, said Fidel Castro before the student crowd gathered this morning at the Havana University€™s stairway. In this struggle for peace, like in former battles, winning is possible, affirmed Fidel when concluding his speech.
Euroalert.net: EU grants 264 M€ to help 19 African, Caribbean and Pacific States 2010-09-03
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Royal Caribbean Blog: Hurricane Earl Royal Caribbean Update 2010-09-03
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Jamaicans.com: JAMAICA NEWSWEEKLY For the week ending September 3rd, 2010 2010-09-03
According to a report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Jamaica is at risk for average yearly losses of US$105 million as a result of hurricanes and another US$30 million due to earthquakes. The exposure value of physical assets on the island, including bridges, industrial and residential buildings, roads, and public utilities, totals about US$19 billion. The four parishes with the largest populations are most at risk.
AFP: Interpol launches hunt for fugitives in Americas 2010-09-03
The United States and several other countries have launched a new operation to hunt down and capture international fugitives wanted by Interpol in the Americas, US officials said Friday. | The operation is expected throughout the month.
Comic Book Resources: Dean Haspiel talks Cuba, Deadpool, Woodgod and missing Harvey 2010-09-03
This has been a year of ups and downs for Dean Haspiel. | Today, he has a girlfriend, a studio full of friends dubbed DEEP6, a Sept. 15 signing at Midtown Comics, and new work appearing later this month in the second season of Bored To Death. On a recent morning, I talked to Dean by phone before he rode his bike to his nearby studio. | Chris Arrant: Let€™s start with an easy one, Dean €“ What are you working on today?
Caribbean360.com: Wanted teen turns himself in 2010-09-03
The Guyana Police Force just days ago released a photo of Rowe and updated a previously issued wanted bulletin. It had previously announced a reward of GUY$1 million (US$4,867) for anyone with information leading to the teenager€™s arrest. | The teen, who will turn 18 on September 15th, has been implicated in a murder and a series of armed robberies in the city and its outskirts.
Caribbean360.com: Delinquent parents could face charges 2010-09-03
Jamaica€™s Education Minister says parents who fail to send children to school may be penalized.
American Banking News: Barclays Reiterates “Equalweight” Rating on Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) 2010-09-03
Barclays analysts reiterated an €œEqualweight€ rating on shares of Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) with a price target of $29.00 citing comparable sales estimates in a research note to investors on Thursday. | Walgreen Co. (Walgreens) is engaged in retail drugstore business. As of August 31, 2009, the Company operated 7,496 locations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam.
Earthtimes: Fidel Castro addresses a crowd for first time in four years 2010-09-03
Historic Cuban leader Fidel Castro addressed tens of thousands of students Friday on the steps of the University of Havana, his first appearance before a crowd in more than four years.
Penny Stock Live: NWTT.PK, NYSE:RCL, NASDAQ:ARMH, 2010-09-03
The company NWTT Canada-based subsidiary Bermal Contracting Ltd. recently announced that the company is nearing a supply agreement with Grass Kings Landscaping Co. | Bermal Contracting CEO Raffaella Bernar reported that negotiations with the popular new landscaper for purchase of Bermal stackable flagstone and patio flagstone are nearing their successful conclusion. | The company ARMH total dollar revenues in Q2 2010 were $150.

2010-09-02: Headlines

Jamaica Observer: Welcome to Lloyd Young Drive! 2010-09-02
The 90-year-old Young, whose home and business place has been a household name on First Street for decades, was overwhelmed by the changing of the name to Lloyd Young Drive. | persist: false, / / remember last viewed slide and recall within same session? | fadeduration: 500, / / transition duration (milliseconds)
Eureka! Science News: Study recommends changes to emergency seed aid 2010-09-02
The recommendations follow the first-ever Seed System Security Assessment (SSSA) in Haiti, which saw an international team of researchers, including Dr Shawn McGuire of the University of East Anglia (UEA), look at the impact of the January 12 earthquake on the livelihoods of farming families.
Travel Daily News International: High interest in Jamaica`s hosting of CMEx Conference 2010-09-02
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Travel Daily News International: CHTA president urges Caribbean governments to recognize tourism as No1 generator of jobs 2010-09-02
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Jamaica Observer: TEF funds ambulance for Negril 2010-09-02
NEGRIL, Westmoreland €” The Negril Chamber of Commerce has acquired US$61,000 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to purchase an ambulance for this resort town, which has been without the facility for the past year. | Carey Wallace, president of the Negril Chamber of Commerce, who lauded the TEF for sponsoring the ambulance, bemoaned that in recent years several ambulances that have been secured for the resort town have been wrecked.

2010-09-01: Headlines

Haiti News: Pakistani air strikes target fighters near Khyber Pass 2010-09-01
According to the Pakistan military, air strikes in Pakistan€™s Kyyber Pass have been responsible for halting suicide attacks by Taliban fighters.
Haiti News: Baby deaths raise red flags at army base 2010-09-01
Mysterious deaths of two infants have brought investigators into the Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina.
Taiwan Today: First lady Chow arrives in Haiti 2010-09-01
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The Insurance Insider: Earl raises US hurricane alerts 2010-09-01
Hurricane Earl, the category four storm which is currently over the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Haiti, has raised hurricane alerts from the Bahamas to North Carolina. | The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) at 11pm GMT last night said that the wind speeds at the centre of the hurricane were 115 knots (125 mph).

2010-08-31: Headlines

euronews: Hurricane Earl threatens eastern US coast 2010-08-31
Hurricane Earl, which has already struck several islands in the eastern Caribbean, is heading across the Atlantic towards the United States. | Forecasters say it is likely to reach the east coast in the next few days. | Strong winds and torrential rain have buffeted the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Winds of around 200 kilometres an hour are expected to strengthen. | Earl is moving west-north-west and curving towards North Carolina.
Gant Daily: Hurricane Earl Upgraded To Category 4 2010-08-31
Miami, FL, United States (AHN) – Hurricane Earl has intensified to a powerful category 4 storm. On its power gaining trek the storm pounded islands in the Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds. | Sustained winds of 135 mph ripped roofs off homes and buildings Monday in Puerto Rico.
The Associated Press: AP Top News at 7:45 am EDT 2010-08-31
Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds that damaged homes and toppled power lines. Earl is forecast to potentially brush the U.S. East Coast late Thursday, before curving back out to sea, potentially swiping New England or far-eastern Canada. The U.S.
The Florida Independent: Florida DOT to receive thousands in federal grant money for minority- and women-owned businesses 2010-08-31
Last Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the distribution of more than $11 million in federal grants to help women- and minority-owned businesses compete for large-scale federal highway contracts. Thirty states and Puerto Rico were announced as grant recipients as part of the Federal Highway Administration€™s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Supportive Services (DBE/SS) program.
Brandon Sun: Groups say donations for Pakistan relief trickling in 2010-08-31
Following the earthquake in Haiti earlier this year, donations flooded in. But the same cannot be sa... - Local - Brandon Sun.