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Haitians will probably be deported from U.S.

Posted by Kali: 101 gaunt Haitians who spent 3 weeks at sea aboard a battered sailboat before beaching on the Florida coast, will probably all be sent back home, says a Democratic politician. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ 20070403/ ap_ on_ re_ la_ am_ ca/ haiti_ us_ boat_ migrants_ 1;_
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Jamaica finally drops to Davis Cup Group 3

Posted by Kali: Jamaica was finally relegated to Davis Cup Americas Zone Group Three after years successfully avoiding the drop, when it lost to the Netherland Antilles in front of a partisan crowd. Original source: Jamaica Gleaner . Jamaica relegated to Group Three
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EU trade offer to be reviewed by Caribbean officials

Posted by Kali: A European Commission offer to remove most remaining quotas and tariffs on goods headed for the European Union, dubbed by the EU Commissioner as the "best possible opportunities for these economies," will be reviewed by Caribbean officials over the next few days. Original source: Business Week . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. businessweek.
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Caribbean cricketing party turns into damp squib

Posted by Kali: Instead of turning out to be the big party that the hype promised, the Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean turned out to be more of a damp squib plagued by a variety of misfortunes. Original source: Taipei Times . Caribbean cricket calypso makes segue into the blues
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Clinton s head to the sun in Caribbean holiday

Posted by Kali: Taking a break from her chase after the U.S. Presidency, Hillary Clinton headed for the Caribbean followed by her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Original source: ABC News . Clinton Vacations in Caribbean
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CARICOM nationals and the right to reside

Posted by Kali: What does it mean to be Caribbean Dominica's Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, raises the issue in regard to the rights of holders of Caricom passports, and their ability to remain for an extended period in any Caricom country. Original source: BBC Caribbean . What's it mean to be Caribbean
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A historian looks at the slavery trade and reparations

Posted by Kali: In an interactive debate the thorny issue of slavery as it affected the Caribbean and African regions was aired recently by BBC Caribbean. This is a report on the discussions as seen by a local historian. Original source: BBC Caribbean . Slavery reparations: An historian's view
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The tragic World Cricketing Cup

Posted by Kali: This will long be remembered as the World Cup tainted with tragedy, following the murder of the Pakistan cricket coach, Bob Woolmer, says a former West Indies fast bowler. Original source: BBC sports . World Cup tainted by tragedy
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Antigua and Barbuda win online gambling case

Posted by Kali: The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of two Caribbean countries and against the United States in an online gambling action brought by the governments of Antigua and Barbuda. Original source: BBC news . Antigua scores again over the US
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A journalist jibes at Caribbean incompetence

Posted by Kali: Is the Cricket World Cup another example of a Caribbean fiasco where everything that can go wrong does A journalist jibes at the recent cricketing sport fest hosted in the area. Original source: Jamaica Gleaner . Caribbean confusion, US perfidy
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Indian fiasco in Caribbean disgusts fans at home

Posted by Kali: The Indian team returned home to tight security after their dismal showing in the Caribbean. Posters of the team were torn up and effigies burned by the cricket mad locals disgusted with their teams display. Original source: The Economic Times . Caribbean fiasco makes India return in bits and amp; pieces
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Beisbol and the Caribbean Series

Posted by Kali: After Cubans first learned the game while visiting the U.S. in 2860 'Beisbol' rapidly became a national sport in the Caribbean. While the World Series signals the close of the season up north, many players head south for the winter for the Caribbean Series. Original source: PalmBeachPost.com . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. palmbeachpost.
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Police seek DNA samples from everyone at hotel

Posted by Kali: Police announced that they will collect DNA samples from everyonein the hotel where Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was strangled including members of the West Indies and Ireland teams Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ 20070327/ ap_ on_ re_ la_ am_ ca/ jamaica_ world_ cup_ murder;_
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The Super 8s made simpler

Posted by Kali: Even cricketing aficionados may not know how the Super 8 series of games works at the Cricket World Cup. This article explains what it all means. Original source: BBC sports . How the Super 8s work
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Fidel still in charge say U.S. sources

Posted by Kali: U.S. sources say that while repression has increased under the rule of Castro's younger brother, Fidel still holds the reigns and controls the country. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ nm/ 20070321/ wl_ nm/ latam_ summit_ cuba_ dc;_ ylt=Aozfq9tMj7lXYfe3FCLXsIwHcggF, anchor: Fidel Castro still
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Neglect is turning Havana into a ruin

Posted by Kali: Many of the lovely old colonial buildings and beautiful squares in Havana have been restored, but the rest of the city of 2.2 million people is falling into sad decay from neglect. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ nm/ 20070323/ wl_ nm/ cuba_ havana_ dc;_ ylt=AiNgejnKMCly_ AhUDoYhqJcHcggF, anchor:
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Cuba fires two top ministers

Posted by Kali: In a cabinet reshuffle 2 ministers were fired and then appointed to other jobs. It is reported that the two were the Justice minister and the head of the National Institute of Water Resources. No reason has been given for the move. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ 20070324/ ap_ on_ re_ la_
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Haiti s hidden child slaves

Posted by Kali: Although Haiti was the first country in the region to ban slavery back in 1804, journalists say that thousands of children still live a life of near-slave labor because of poverty and social breakdown. Original source: BBC news . Haiti's hidden 'child slaves'
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British online project will open Caribbean records

Posted by Kali: On online project to open up the Colonial Caribbean records to the public has been launched by Britain. Three centuries of history will be opened up, helping to 'build a picture' of the region to the world. Original source: BBC news . 300 years of Caribbean history
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Former diplomat touts medical tourism.

Posted by Kali: A former Caribbean diplomat suggests that medical tourism may be the solution to the regions health care problems. He says this may spur much needed improvement to the the physical condition of many of the hospitals with their inadequate and outdated equipment and technology. Original source: BBC news . Medical tourism - the impact
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Abolition of African slave trade to Caribbean remembered

Posted by Kali: Estimates say that between the 15th and 19th centuries up to 15 million people were abducted and forcibly transported from Africa to the Caribbean. This month Britain is marking the 200th anniversary of the Parliamentary Act that abolished the slave trade. Original source: BBC news . Slavery: We done wid dat
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Expelled politician returns to parliament

Posted by Kali: Only one day after his conviction and sentence for infringing the country's integrity laws was overturned, expelled former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday resumed his seat in parliament. Original source: BBC news . Panday returns to parliament
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Local residents resist evacuation from volcano region

Posted by Kali: Fearing a major eruption of the island's Soufriere Hills Volcano, attempts are being made to evacuate locals, but they are resisting, saying that the community has lost confidence in the scientific advisory committee, because of the uncertainties they use. Original source: BBC news . Volcano evacuation being resisted
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Paria: an unknown corner of the Caribbean

Posted by Kali: An almost unknown corner of the Caribbean waits to be discovered. The coast of the Paria Peninsula remains one of the most pristine and untamed corners of the region. Original source: Venezuelavoyage.com . A journey along Paria's wild shores
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Pakistan coach killed after team loses to Ireland

Posted by Kali: Jamaican police are treating the death of Pakistan cricket coach, Bob Woolmer, as highly suspicious. Hours after Pakistan was eliminated from the world cup in a surprising upset at the hands of Ireland, the 58-year-old Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room and police are pursuing a murder inquiry Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was
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Cuba opens Hemingway s home to the world

Posted by Kali: Renovations and restorations to the Cuban home of writer and literary icon, Ernest Hemingway, are underway, but reports say they could take more than 2 years to complete. Original source: CNN . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. cnn. com/ 2007/ WORLD/ americas/ 03/ 21/ cuba. hemingway. reut/ index. html, anchor: Cuba dusts off Hemingway's
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Caribbean cruises booked up

Posted by Kali: Operating in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines reported Monday a company-record 28 percent increase in reservations for a six-week booking period. Lower prices are said to be the reason. Original source: Business Week . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. businessweek. com/ ap/ financialnews/ D8NVBPR00. htm, anchor: Carnival
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