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Opposition Party Wins General Election in Anguilla

Staff Consortium | June 30, 2020

THE VALLEY, Anguilla, CMC – The main opposition Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) has won Monday’s general election in this British Overseas Territory, winning seven of the 11 seats, according to the preliminary results. Among the causalities is Premier Victor Banks, whose United Front (AUF) party won four seats. Banks, 72, was defeated by 27 year-old Dianne Kentish Rogers, the 2018 Miss Universe Great Britain. In a statement posted on its website, the APM said “A new story in Anguilla’s history has been written. “The story of change has begun …It’s your time now. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for your support, your faith and your hope. Thank you for embracing our vision, and marching right beside us in this journey. We ask for your continued support and faith, as our work has just begun.” An estimated 11, 950 voters were eligible…

Barbados Signals Intent to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage,…

Staff Consortium | September 16, 2020

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government has signaled its intention to recognize same sex…

JetBlue Set to Launch Major Expansion in Caribbean

Staff Consortium | September 16, 2020

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,CMC – U.S. based carrier, JetBlue is set to launch a major Caribbean expansion…

Barbados to Allow Commercial Flights Beginning July…

Staff Consortium | June 29, 2020

BARBADOS — The Government of Barbados has announced that effective July 12, scheduled commercial air…

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LIAT Says it Will Extend Temporary Layoff of Pilots

Staff Consortium | June 15, 2020

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Regional carrier LIAT, will be extended the temporary layoff of pilots for three months. Human Resources Manager, Samantha May Francis, in a recent letter to the pilots...