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Summit of 'hope and frustration' (The Jamaica Observer)
ST JOHN'S, Antigua - The 29th summit of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government was dragging to a close last evening, with a mix of hope and frustration on arrangements to achieve a single economy as well as contentious issues like a new economic partnership agreement with the European Union (EU).

One Runner With Two Olympic Chances in 400 (New York Times)
Although Erison Hurtault did not qualify at the United States Olympic track and field trials, he will still compete in Beijing, for his parents? country of birth, Dominica.

Caribbean Markets Reflect Low Level of Segmentation in Service Offerings (Cellular-News.com)
The new challenge faced by Caribbean operators is how to continue increasing revenues in markets having a small number of inhabitants in which voice services (fixed and mobile) have already surpassed the 100% teledensity mark.

Keynotes for July 3 (Hudson Sun)
Rosemary Rimkus brings you news about your neighbors.

Trial by fire (San Diego Union-Tribune)
There is a billboard in Eugene promoting the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.

Dominica offers ecological escape from everyday (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dominca, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic (although it often is), this English-speaking volcanic island is home to about 71,000 people, including 3,000 native Caribs, who reside in a dedicated Carib Territory on the island's northeast side -- similar to the American Indian reservations in the States.

Motorists concerned as new traffic rules take effect (The Jamaica Observer)
IT'S 11:05 am on Wednesday, June 18, and a purple Vitara spins onto Dominica Drive from Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston. The vehicle obstructs for 10 seconds traffic approaching the newly installed traffic lights, which runs for 45 seconds.

Spanish friar receives honor (Sun Star)
AN Augustinian friar who was instrumental in the conversion of Cebu’s natives to Christianity was honored recently.

Unique Bobsled Shore Excursion/Tourism Attraction Opens in Ocho Rios, Jamaica (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Carnival Corporation & plc has partnered with Rain Forest Trams Ltd., a local bank and businessmen to develop Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, a new eco-friendly attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.