Caribbean Television

Heated Debate Between Minister Colm Imbert and CNC3's Sampson Nanton

During today's regular post-cabinet media conference, a heated debate ensued when CNC3's reporter, Sampson Nanton asked about allegations made by Trinidad & Tobago's former Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Keith Rowley.

Trinidad & Tobago's Works & Transport Minister Colm Imbert denied any knowledge of claims made by the former PNM Minister and refused to answer whether T&T's Prime Minister Patrick Manning would be required to appear before the Commission.

A Commission of Enquiry into the Construction Sector has been appointed to investigate allegations of misconduct of UDeCOTT (Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited) including procurement practises and other possible corrupt activites alledged by the Ex-Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley. Dr. Keith Rowley was fired in April 2008 by PM Patrick Manning following alledged unruly behaviour.

The Commission of Enquiry into the Construction Sector was announced in July 2008 by T&T's Government and will be headed by British Professor, John Uff. Today, the rest of the members of the Commission were announced. The Commission will begin later this month (September 2008) with a full report due in 1 year (September 2009).

Log on to CNC3 tonight @ 7pm and 9:30pm for details arising out of this conference during CNC3's daily newscast!

- Julie Cupen

$63 Million Private Jet Purchase in Trinidad and Tobago

The Government of Trinidad & Tobago through its Minister of Works & Transport, Colm Imbert has denied rumours that it is purchasing a $63m Private Jet for its own use.

Minister Imbert announced that Caribbean Airlines will own and maintain the jet but admitted that the the local government has purchased 600 flight hours per annum. Minister Imbert did not disclose how these hours will be used but cited the loss of productivity of high level government officials was the main objective for the Trinidad & Tobago government to purchase these private jet flight hours, using Prime Minister Patrick Manning's recent trip to Uganda as one such ocassion.

Other Caribbean Governments may jump on the Private Jet bandwagon if it's deemed feasible. A US$120,000 feasibility study will be commissioned and cost bourne by the Government of T&T stated Minister Imbert.

Trinidad and Tobago's Opposition Leader, Basdeo Panday has called on PM Patrick Manning to detail and justify these costs to the public in tomorrow's sitting of parliament. Hear PM Manning's response and get further updates from any of the Trinbago channels: CNC3, Gayelle the channel, 103FM, Ebony 104FM, Radio Trinbago 94.7FM, Radio 90.5FM, Sangeet 106.1FM and/or The Vibe CT105FM.

What's your take on this? Share your views with us.

- Julie Cupen

PM Manning Announces Date for Trinbago General Elections

Today, Friday 28th September, Prime Minister Patrick Manning announced the date for General Elections and Nomination.

Nomination Day will be held on October 22nd and Trinidad & Tobago's General Elections 2007 will be held on November 5th.

Keep abreast of the political rallies and other election coverage from wherever you are in the world, by logging to any of the Trinbago channels available online - CNC3, ieTV, Gayelle the channel, 103FM, Ebony 104FM, Radio 90.5FM, Radio Trinbago 94.7FM, Sangeet 106FM and/or Vibe CT105FM.

- Julie Cupen

Watch Jamaica Parliament Opening LIVE Today on TVJ

Today, Thursday 27th September marks the first sitting of Parliament since the close General Elections in Jamaica on September 3rd, 2007.

Log on to TVJ now for LIVE coverage of the event - from 10:55am-12:30pm, local Jamaica time.

Watch as each new Member of Parliament takes his/her oath to serve their country and fellow Jamaicans.

- Julie Cupen

Jamaica's New Parliament Meets Today

Jamaica's newly elected members of parliament will be meeting for the first time today, Thursday 27th September, 2007.

For LIVE coverage, log on to RJR 94FM for full coverage from 11am, local Jamaica time.

- Julie Cupen

200 Barbados Students Sent Home for Short Skirts

GREAT NEWS!! This channel is one of JumpTV's FREE channels exclusively in the US!

On Monday 17th September, 200 students from the Garrison School in Barbados were sent home for Short Skirts and Overalls.

The 200 girls were from grades 3 through upper 5 and it is expected that girls from 1st and 2nd grade are next in line for inspection while the boys from all grades will be viewed soon.

Stay tuned to CBC TV8 for the latest news and views from Barbados.

How do you feel about Garrison School's Principle, Mr. Farley's decision to suspend these students for poor deportment? Share your view with us by clicking on the Comment link below.

- Julie Cupen

New Jamaican PM and Cabinet Sworn In

Bruce Golding was sworn in as Jamaica's 8th Prime Minister on Tuesday of this week. We were able to witness live coverage online from TVJ and CVM.

Thanks to CVM and TVJ again, we were also able to watch today's live coverage of the new Cabinet being sworn in followed an address by PM Bruce Golding.

Stay tuned to TVJ and CVM for the latest political coverage as the new leading party, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) takes the helm. If you're in the US, login FREE to CVM TV.

-Julie Cupen

Brittons Hill, Barbados Family Trapped - Updates on CBC

An apartment building collapsed today at Brittons Hill in Barbados trapping a family.

CBC will be bringing LIVE news updates on the hour for the next few hours as they come to hand.

Two apartments collapsed and went down a cave. The oldest child reportedly trapped is just 7 years old. Initial reports indicated 11 people were trapped then reduced to 4 but latest updates from authorities have just updated that figure to 5. Barbados Police have said there really is no way for them to tell.

Stay tuned to CBC Channel 8, live from Barbados for further updates.

-Julie Cupen

LIVE Hurricane Dean Coverage from 7am on TVJ

TVJ will be carrying LIVE coverage of Hurricane Dean from 7am (Jamaican time) for the day tomorrow.

Regularly scheduled programs have been suspended to bring you this live coverage.

Thanx for keeping us informed TVJ!   

-Julie Cupen

Hurricane Dean heading for Jamaica

Having been upgraded in the wee hours of Thursday morning to a Category 1, Hurricane Dean is progressing quickly into what experts indicate will hit Jamaica as a Category 5.

Most Jamaicans are taking this warning seriously, especially in light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan a few years ago. Windows have been boarded up and thousands of Jamaicans flocked to supermarkets and general good stores earlier today to stock up on food and supplies.

Of course our thoughts are with Jamaica, especially those we know personally.

If you would like to send out a special greeting to your family or friends back home, please click the comment button below.

Please take all necessary precaution.

If you're not actually in Jamaica but what to know what's happening, log on to any of the online Jamaican channels like CVM (Free to all in the US) or TVJ and its radio stations for LIVE bulletins and news reports on Hurricane Dean.

-Julie Cupen