Month: June 2011

June 15, 2011

U.S.-Based Nonprofit Charity Donates Books and Educational Supplies to Public Library in Saint Lucia

The International Alliance for Child Literacy donated 3,300 children’s books and 1,350 pounds of education materials to three schools and one library in Saint Lucia, including Soufriere Public Library. Somerset, N.J. — On May 30, 2011,…

June 15, 2011

LIAT chairman resigns

Chairman of the regional airline, LIAT, Dr. Jean Holder, has tendered his resignation after six years on the job. In a brief statement, LIAT said that Holder had submitted his resignation as director and chairman to the Barbados government, one of…

June 15, 2011

Second earthquake rattles Bermuda

The Island of Bermuda experienced an earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter Scale and lasting nearly eight seconds, according to scientific figures. Geologist Martin Brewer said results from the Island's seismogram station in Warwick showed the…

June 15, 2011

Yankees place Jeter on 15-days

Derek Jeter went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained right calf,…

June 15, 2011

LeBron clarifies postgame remarks

Everyone wanted the circus to end. That is, until the circus actually ended. Such…

June 15, 2011

NBA Finals give ABC best summer ratings in decade

The NBA's championship-winning game for the Dallas…

June 15, 2011

Kim Clijsters is injury doubt for Wimbledon

World number two Kim Clijsters is a doubt for Wimbledon after re-injuring her ankle at the Unicef Open. Clijsters, who recently missed two months with an ankle problem, stumbled in her 7-6 6-3 round two loss to Romina Oprandi but did not have…

June 15, 2011

Andy Murray says winning Queen’s boosts Wimbledon hopes

Andy Murray will head to Wimbledon confident he can win his first Grand Slam title after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club. The British number one beat Frenchman Tsonga 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to claim his second…

June 15, 2011

US Open: Holder Graeme McDowell pleased with venue

Defending champion Graeme McDowell was in upbeat mood after playing his first practice round of the week at US Open venue Congressional. McDowell played alongside fellow Irishman Shane Lowry and qualifier John Ellis and said he was "buzzing". "My…

June 15, 2011

Jo Jackson and Lizzie Simmonds seal Championship spots

Jo Jackson and Lizzie Simmonds sealed their places in Great Britain's world championship squad with wins at the National Championships in Sheffield. Both swimmers failed to qualify at the first trials in Manchester in March but were lucky second…