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Trinidad paying for J�cans flying on fuel subsidy

Transport Minister Devant Maharaj says Trinidad & Tobago taxpayers �have been paying for the luxury of Jamaicans flying at a fuel subsidy�

Workers criticise pay cut for foreign migrants

There has been widespread criticism of Stephen Harper government�s proposed policy to cut 15 per cent wage from foreign migrant workers.

A career bridge organization is among the recipients of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) Immigrant Success (IS) Awards.

African Diaspora Summit set for May 25-26

The World African Diaspora Union (WADU) has invited persons of African descent across the world to share in this year�s celebration of Africa Month.

Recipients honoured at Harry Jerome Awards

Nineteen persons were presented with Harry Jerome Awards at the 30th annual event organized by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)

TRINIDAD Coalition partner insists on the removal of the incumbent Mayor of San Fernando

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC:

BAHAMAS - Opposition Leader threatens legal action

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC :

GRENADA - Tourism minister resigns as infighting deepens

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC:

GUYANA - Opposition tells Government : �It's not business as usual�

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC:

CAYMAN - McKeeva Bush says he will not resign

Workers unions protest

An estimated 20,000 protestors from the various trade unions rallied in front of Queen�s Park, home of Ontario�s Legislature, on Saturday, April 22, demanding budget fairness. The province-wide campai

Seasonal farm worker programme prepares for labour influx

�Ontario farmers pay the highest farm worker wages in North America and face intense competition from low-wage competitors,� Forth says.