Month: January 2011

January 21, 2011

Bandits grab millions from foreign diamond dealers

Five armed bandits escaped with millions in cash and valuables in a daring daylight robbery, committed on two…

January 21, 2011

‘Dudus enquiry’ in Jamaica adjourned to Monday following objection

The Commission of Enquiry in Jamaica into events surrounding the extradition of alleged drug kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke was adjourned to Monday following objections by George Henlin, attorney for Harold Brady, for him to testify before the…

January 21, 2011

President launches IYPAD in Guyana, says government cannot legalise marijuana

President Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday officially launched Guyana's year-long activities for the United Nations-designated International Year for the People of African Descent (IYPAD) and to work to ensure that kids have a brighter future. Jagdeo…

January 21, 2011

Jamaica and Cuba collaborate to fight drug trade and crime

Jamaica recently sent a delegation to Cuba on an exploratory/preparatory visit with that country’s Ministry of the Interior as part of the government’s effort to increase collaboration and cooperation in the fight against the illicit drug trade…

January 21, 2011

Australian Open: Venus Williams & Justine Henin bow out

January 20, 2011

China’s economy grew 10.3% in 2010

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew a faster-than-expected 10.3% in 2010, official statistics…

January 20, 2011

Loudmouth Ryan’s Jets are walking the walk

We're down to the final four teams bidding for Super Bowl glory in the NFL and the…

January 20, 2011

Mary J. Blige, Sean Paul Aussie Gigs to Benefit Flood Relief

Organizers of a series of shows in Australia featuring Mary J. Blige, Sean Paul and Maxi Priest have vowed to…

January 20, 2011

Eminem Nixes Award Show Gig after Producers Wouldn’t Say if he Won

Eminem has reportedly refused to perform at the BRIT Awards after organizers refused to tell him if he’d won one of the…

January 20, 2011

Kelly Price Encourages Jazmine Sullivan to Hang in There

Kelly Price, a veteran voice in the industry, commented recently about Jazmine Sullivan’s decision to take a break from music. Price gave a few words of wisdom, being that she’s seen it all and been through it all since her start as a teen in the…