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THE Veterans Football Tournament organized by Veterans In Sports Inc. and Caribbean Alliance Insurance resumes this weekend with the quarter final stage at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds. From 6:00 p.m. Saturday, former champions Behind the College All Stars who had the worse finish in the preliminary round in Group B since the inception of the tournament will take on home team Vieux Forth South who opened their campaign with a 5 – 1 drubbing of Laborie Veterans, but lost momentum along the way in Group A.

Letters & Opinion

The Passing of a Giant

January 5, 2017 10:11 amJanuary 5, 20170

HE having been so significant a part of it, the world that knew Sir Dwight Venner could not but have stood still on hearing how suddenly the breath left his body. I was as saddened as anyone was bound to be, who had known him well, and for as long as fifty-five years.

Letters & Opinion

Back To Basics

January 5, 2017 10:05 amJanuary 5, 20170

I am a citizen of St. Lucia. Not particularly political or vocal or terribly savvy, but I do look around me and want to say: To the men and women who keep our streets, communities and roadways clean: thank you. It is a task looked down upon, but so vital to our health and well being as a nation.

Letters & Opinion

An Act of Deception

January 5, 2017 9:59 amJanuary 5, 20171

ALL indications were that the UWP was against the Sunset Bay Resort Development in Sabwisha, Choiseul. Of course there is little that needs to be done to convince anyone that the hotel development was nothing but an election ploy. Only, the backfire seems to be in the faces of the people of Morne Sion, New Field, Fiette, Delcer and La Pointe. But again, my people like to complain in silence.

News, News-buzz

Antigua’s P.M. Defends CIP; Row In Dominica

January 5, 2017 9:49 amJanuary 5, 20172

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programme in his country dismissing a popular United States television programme that sought to portray the CIP in the Caribbean as an avenue for terrorists and other criminals to obtain passports to travel freely throughout the world.

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2016 9:06 pmDecember 31, 20161

To our readers and our consistent clients we say “Thanks for giving us the opportunity to serve you”.

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Region Faced Economic Worries

December 31, 2016 8:18 pmDecember 31, 20162

By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, December 31 ( CMC) – Caribbean tourism remained on a high in 2016, but with …

Features

Israel Seeks Better Ties With CARICOM

December 31, 2016 8:03 pmDecember 31, 20160

Image: The eight CARICOM journalists visited a number of historical sites in Israel, including Nazareth. (CMC photo)

JERUSALEM, CMC – For many Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals, the word Israel is akin to thinking of “God’s chosen people” who have been persecuted throughout the ages.

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A Brand New Year

December 31, 2016 7:56 pmDecember 31, 20161

TICK, tock, tick, tock …the dawn of a new day signals the emergence of a new year. Many embrace it reverently recognizing it as a gift from The Omnipotent. As such, within the Island Neighbours church services are held in thanksgiving for yearly achievements and good health and wealth.

Features

Fit4Life – The New Year Revolution

December 31, 2016 7:39 pmDecember 31, 20160

Incorporating weight training into your regular exercise programme can help burn unwanted fat pounds for two reasons. One reason is the muscle fiber and the second reason is an increase in your metabolic rate. Weight training, or as some refer to as strength training, should be performed a least three times per week.

Sports

Gov’t Should Have Bought Sticky Wicket – Sir Andy Roberts

December 31, 2016 6:52 pmDecember 31, 20160

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Sir Andy Roberts said the government in his native Antigua & Barbuda should have purchased the Sticky Wicket Ground on its own.

Sports

Matthews Fail for Hurricanes

December 31, 2016 6:36 pmDecember 31, 20160

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec 29, CMC – A tidy all-round performance from Hayley Matthews failed to spark Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Sixers grabbed a seven-wicket victory over them in the Women’s Big Bash League on Thursday.

Sports

St. Lucia for C’wealth Beach V-Ball

December 31, 2016 6:30 pmDecember 31, 20160

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Four Caribbean sides will be part of the inaugural beach volleyball competition at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games to take place in the Bahamas. Jamaica, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago and hosts Bahamas will provide teams for both the boys’ and girls’ competitions at the Games which is scheduled for July 19 to 23.

News

Lions, Leos Spread Christmas Cheer

December 31, 2016 2:35 pmDecember 31, 20160

THE Castries Lions and Leos recently took time to share Christmas with the less fortunate. On Saturday December 10, the members of the clubs visited the TiRocher Combined School for the annual Children’s Christmas party. The 140 students were treated to goodies and each child received a gift from Santa. This year the gifts were personalized as members were given the names of the students for whom they were to purchase the toys.

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Accountants, Bankers Pay Tribute To Venner

December 31, 2016 2:31 pmDecember 31, 20160

TRIBUTES continue to pour in to the late Central Bank Governor Sir Dwight Venner who died here last week at the age of 70 . The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean said it was deeply saddened by Sir Dwight’s sudden passing.

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CIBC-FCIB Backs Salvation Army

December 31, 2016 2:27 pmDecember 31, 20160

ON December 23rd, the spotlight fell on the staff of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, during a short ceremony at the Bridge Street branch to hand over food and toy hampers to the Salvation Army. The Bank opted to support the drive by soliciting contributions internally. This week, team members across all CIBCFirstCaribbean branches brought in food and toys to contribute to the hampers.

Features

Year of Serious Health Challenges, Says PAHO

December 29, 2016 12:35 pmDecember 29, 20160

WASHINGTON,–From the Zika epidemic and the birth of thousands of babies with congenital malformations, through the declaration of measles as eliminated from the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says 2016 is a year of “serious challenges and important successes” for health in the Caribbean and other places in the Americas.

Features

Keeping a Journal Helps Track Memories

December 29, 2016 12:31 pmDecember 29, 20160

Q: Dear Regina, I know my mum has dementia and she is at an early stage. She is living in an Assisted Living Facility in the States. I visit her four to five times in the year. I am with her now and I have noticed some changes with her and sometimes my mind cannot recall if this change is something I am just noticing now or that it is a new change.

Sports

Jetsetters Keep Volley Ball Title

December 29, 2016 11:59 amDecember 29, 20160

Image: Third place finish for Phoenix 758 Volleyball Club. (Photo: HJB)

LABORIE has a new volleyball club, Phoenix 758. The one-year-old club, which has as its slogan “Not just for sport but active for life”, seeks to promote a healthy sporting lifestyle. The long-term athlete development programme is in line with the trend of keeping people interested in healthy lifestyles throughout their lifetime.

Sports

Badree Helps Extend Misery for Russell and Thunder

December 29, 2016 11:53 amDecember 29, 20160

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec 28, CMC – West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree grabbed a brace of wickets as his Brisbane Heat sent Andre Russell’s Sydney Thunder to their third straight loss of the Big Bash League here Wednesday. Playing at Sydney Showground Stadium, Thunder were held to 157 for seven off their 20 overs and then watched as Heat sped to their target with two balls remaining.

VP Digital

Veterans Football Series Resumes This Weekend

The Passing of a Giant

Back To Basics

An Act of Deception

Antigua’s P.M. Defends CIP; Row In Dominica

Happy New Year!

Region Faced Economic Worries

Israel Seeks Better Ties With CARICOM

A Brand New Year

Fit4Life – The New Year Revolution

Gov’t Should Have Bought Sticky Wicket – Sir Andy Roberts

Matthews Fail for Hurricanes

St. Lucia for C’wealth Beach V-Ball

Lions, Leos Spread Christmas Cheer

Accountants, Bankers Pay Tribute To Venner

CIBC-FCIB Backs Salvation Army

Year of Serious Health Challenges, Says PAHO

Keeping a Journal Helps Track Memories

Jetsetters Keep Volley Ball Title

Badree Helps Extend Misery for Russell and Thunder

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