− − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php − A summary of our daily news headlines of events happening in or relevant to the Caribbean region en-us Caribbean Net News editor@caribbeannetnews.com − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7433 − ST JOHN, USVI: Police on St John in the US Virgin Islands are investigating three separate reports of unauthorised persons entering into private, rental villas and removing personal items and cash. The first incident, classified as a Robbery 1st Degree, occurred on Sunday, April 20 about 8 p.m. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7411 − BRADES, Montserrat: Representatives of Leeds Metropolitan University have distributed information along with permission forms to parents of students enrolled in Montserrat’s educational institutions requesting authorization to conduct a study of the efficacy of adventure education within physical education. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7415 − I am outraged by the lack of understanding on the part of a Ms Marona Hewitt who wrote a letter with regard to the Holloway case in Aruba. I am certain that, while the situation is somewhat difficult to swallow, the police are doing all that they can to solve the case. Unfortunately, a large amount of evidence is required. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7425 − GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Assistant Secretary General, Foreign and Community Relations (FCR) in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Ambassador Colin Granderson said CARIFESTA is a critical tool of the integration process as it promotes greater awareness of the many sides of our heritage. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7430 − DOHA, Qatar: Caribbean speedster, Asafa Powell, the world record holder over 100m is among the list of star athletes announced on Friday for the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix 2008, an event that stands as part of the IAAF World Athletics Tour. Powell joins fellow Jamaican sprinter Sheri-Ann Brooks. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7434 − Dr Ralph Gonsalves has got to be the most unlucky homo sapien on Mother Earth. At least three women have come forward with serious allegations against this venerable gentleman regarding rape, sexual assault and indecent sexual assault to "slander" and "libel" Dr Gonsalves. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7435 − Caribbean officials recently received a rude awakening from the Caribbean diaspora in Washington, DC. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), an umbrella organization that promotes tourism in the Caribbean region, sent a representative recently to “engage” the DC community. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7436 − SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: As the world shortage of oil increases, with ever-increasing fuel costs, Melaneo Aquino, the Dominican Republic's hydrocarbons exploration director, is reviewing proposals from companies interested in conducting exploration activities to search for oil and other fuels. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7437 − MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: Jamaicans across the Diaspora in the Caribbean, United States, Canada, the UK and beyond will see their home communities being revitalized this week when the San Diego-based Miles Ahead organisation highlights coverage online of their social and humanitarian activities. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7438 − NADI, Fiji: Coral reefs, so often associated with the world's most desirable travel destinations, are also key to food security and the economic well-being of developing countries, asserts Dr Austin Bowden-Kerby, a marine scientist who dedicates his life to regenerating coral. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7444 − SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters): A month after his US federal indictment on campaign finance fraud charges, Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila said on Sunday he will seek re-election in November. The announcement came at a meeting of Acevedo Vila's Popular Democrat Party in San Juan. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7439 − As a professor, one of the first things one must do is to remove sophomoric impressions from the minds of students; helping them to see the world as it is, rather than as they wish; just so that those ‘wishes’ are better informed. Few problems in the world are beset with wishful thinking as the China-Tibet question. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7441 − MOSCOW, Russia: The potential of Russia as a source market was explored during face-to-face meetings held in Moscow between the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) and key Russian tour operators on April 17 through 18. Petra Roach, BTA European vice president of marketing and sales, met with over 50 operators. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7442 − HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuba said on Sunday it could not afford to increase wages for government workers, but it would raise social security payments. About 90 percent of the Cuban economy is controlled by the state, which employs the vast majority of people and provides all pensions. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7443 − PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): Haitian President Rene Preval named a new prime minister on Sunday after lawmakers fired his predecessor to quell violent protests ignited by rising food prices in the impoverished Caribbean nation. Preval named Ericq Pierre, a senior adviser with the IADB. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7445 − SAN FRANCISCO, USA (AFP): Embattled athletics coach, Jamaica-born Trevor Graham, has warned that his upcoming trial on doping-related charges could lead to revelations that will humiliate retired athletics stars from around the world. Graham faces 15 years in prison and 750,000 dollars in fines if he is convicted. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7446 − PARIS, France (AFP): French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner on Saturday backed calls for the international community to create a food fund to tackle the crisis caused by sharp global price rises. The minister was speaking at a meeting with non-governmental organisations (NGO). 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7447 − KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said that the government is committed to the process of Parliamentary reform in Jamaica, noting that $33 million has been provided in the Budget to establish an office for the Leader of the Opposition. He was making his presentation in the 2008/09 Budget Debate. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7448 − ST THOMAS, USVI: US Virgin Islands governor John deJongh’s upcoming trip to Denmark, which was scheduled for May 6-10, has been postponed. At the request of the Danish government, deJongh will reschedule the planned trip to a date later this year, which will be announced in the near future. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7449 − PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname Trade Minister Clifford Marica has warned that, while governments and international trade organizations are pushing for globalisation and trade liberalisation, poor countries and their peoples are not benefiting from these developments. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7450 − PARAMARIBO, Suriname: The Suriname government is growing impatient with the lack of progress being made in negotiations with mining multinationals Alcoa and BHP-Billiton to sign a multi-billion bauxite mining contract Natural Resources, minister Gregory Rusland announced last week. 2008-04-28 − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7451 − ROAD TOWN, BVI: The high cost of living in the region and the rising cost of food will be discussed at a major forum in the British Virgin Islands on Monday evening. The panel discussion on the BVI’s preparedness for the current world economic downturn may hold practical implications for households. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7452 − ROAD TOWN, BVI: After extensive discussion, planning, and fine-tuning, human resources devolution will be implemented in the British Virgin Islands public service with effect from May 1, 2008. Under devolution, responsibility for certain human resources functions will be transferred from to Authorised Officers. 2008-04-28 − − − http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=7453 − On Friday, I wrote a column to put into proper context the extraordinary attack Premier Hon. Dr Michael Misick of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) launched against me in Parliament last week.  One of the more ironic things about his attack was his accusation that I am a crony of the opposition PDM party. 2008-04-28