US trade reps in Antigua to talk Internet gambling

[The Buzz]

Representatives from the US trade office are in Antigua to talk about the Internet gambling dispute between the two nations.

Interesting, Buzzy believes this is the first time that American officials have gone to Antigua, rather than the other way around.

Asked how close Antigua and Barbuda and the US are to a final settlement on the gaming issue, Minister of Finance Dr. Cort told the SUN he would be in better position to answer that once the meetings have been concluded. “But,” he added, “I think it is a positive sign that a very high-level US delegation is visiting Antigua and Barbuda to engage in these talks.”

Full story from the Angtigua Sun here ... http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=...42008&ac=Local

[The Buzz]

The deadline to settle the WTO dispute between the US and Antigua has once again been extended. Buzzy is beginning to believe that both parties are just waiting it out until a new administration starts in the US ...

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/...bling-Feud.php

[Simmo!]

Originally Posted by The Buzz

Buzzy is beginning to believe that both parties are just waiting it out until a new administration starts in the US ...

Who isn't