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Much to celebrate on CARICOM 40th anniversary, says secretary general

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (GINA) -- The opening ceremony for the 34th meeting of the conference of heads of governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held on Wednesday evening in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Delivering opening remarks, CARICOM’s secretary general Irwin LaRocque called on the leaders of member states to remember that, for 40 years, CARICOM has been building a foundation and has a base upon which they can build a sustainable future.

“There is also much to celebrate at this milestone in our integration process. We have persevered. We have kept the faith. We have demonstrated clearly the benefits of our co-operation and collaboration. We have responded, time and again to whatever challenges were before us, and used our unity to exercise influence in the global diplomatic arena way above our size,” he said.

LIAT introduces new security surcharge

LIAT NEW ATR-72-600

ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- LIAT has implemented a security surcharge on tickets in response to rising security demands and spiraling security costs. The new security surcharge of US$1.25 per one way trip applies to all passengers, including children and infants, on all LIAT flights.

Heightened airline and airport security over the last ten years has resulted in rising security demands on airlines. Additional security measures at many airports have been introduced, including extra baggage searches and increased security around aircraft while on the ground.

Over the past several years, security costs have been climbing and LIAT has been absorbing these costs in an effort to cushion the effects on its customers. With the introduction of the security surcharge, LIAT hopes to recoup some of the additional security costs.

The carrier joins more than 100 airlines worldwide that have introduced similar charges since 2001.

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SLASPA's POTENTIAL BUSINESS INITIATIVES

Potential business initiatives project update #1 from Unitedpac Saint Lucia

DR. GALE RIGOBERT ON MR. CHAIRMAN

Dr.Hon. Gale Rigobert on Mr Chairman, Calasbash TV - ch 44 from 8:30pm tonight. Preparation for joint Women and Youth Conference this Sunday at the Micoud Secondary School.

Grenada government admits public concerns over online censorship

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- The government of Grenada said it is aware of some concerns raised by the proposed new Electronics Crime Bill 2013, and its possible ability to suppress internet comment by Section 6 of the 18-page document.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a press statement on Tuesday that it is “committed to looking at the segment to ensure that in no way free internet comment is either inhibited or by any slightest measure, threatened.”

While the government is committed to bringing modern legislation to deal with modern-day realities, it will in no way inhibit traditional old tenets that are the centre of any self-respecting democracy, the statement continued.

“Under the watch of this government, no law shall inhibit or threaten open debate in any form or fashion. That commitment of the current government is clear,” the statement said.

The current Bill before the parliament is not yet law, the government said, and it is subject to an ongoing debate in the House of Representatives and subsequently the Senate.