July 15, 2011
The Big Analytical: Shaq Joins TNT as NBA Analyst
Retired NBA star Shaquille O’Neal had his choice of networks clamoring to nab him as a commentator, but TNT’s “Inside the NBA” studio show had been O’Neal’s favorite as a player, so today’s announcement was a foregone conclusion. According to the…
July 15, 2011
YouTube blocks Lady Gaga channel
Lady Gaga's official YouTube channel has been suspended by the video sharing website. People who click on it expecting to see material posted by the Born This Way singer are greeted with a simple message. "This account has been suspended due to…
July 15, 2011
Ted Danson to join CSI in autumn
Cheers star Ted Danson is to join hit US forensic drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, it has been announced. The 63-year-old will star as the new team supervisor when the 12th series begins this autumn, broadcaster CBS said. He replaces Laurence…
July 15, 2011
OAS presents new report on the progress of drug control in the Americas
The Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Thursday published its latest report on the progress of drug control in the region, containing 350 recommendations for countries facing this…
July 15, 2011
Venezuela’s Chavez expects further cancer therapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has acknowledged that he expects to have radiotherapy or chemotherapy in his ongoing cancer treatment. But he still did not say what type of cancer he has, in a telephone interview with state TV. Mr Chavez had…
July 15, 2011
Haiti law firm protests Martelly’s PM pick
A Haitian law firm is urging the legislature to investigate President Michel Martelly's new pick for prime minister over allegations he committed crimes as a justice minister. The International Bureau of Lawyers says it has filed a petition with…
July 15, 2011
New body to improve prison conditions in Caribbean
Rajkumar Ramroop was appointed to serve as Public Relations Officer of the newly formed Caribbean Association of Corrections (CAC) at a meeting at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Barbados, July 4 –8. Ramroop is also the President of the Trinidad and…
July 15, 2011
PNP criticizes government on IMF delay
The People’s National Party is criticising the Jamaican government’s management of its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the government announced yesterday that the review of the programme has been delayed. The review…
July 15, 2011
The Open 2011: Amateur Tom Lewis shares lead with Bjorn
English amateur Tom Lewis and Danish veteran Thomas Bjorn lead the 140th Open Championship after the first round at Royal St George's. Bjorn, 40, fired a five-under 65 on Thursday morning and was joined late in the day by the 20-year-old Lewis.…
July 15, 2011
Sammy: I Deserve My Place
West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he deserves his place in the current side based on the strength of his bowling, and is eyeing a world top-five spot for his side in four years' time. The all-rounder's place in the regional squad has…