Month: November 2011

November 4, 2011

Stocks in Europe spike as Greek referendum scrapped

Stocks rose sharply yesterday as the Greek prime minister bowed to massive political pressure to scrap a referendum on a European bailout plan. A surprise rate cut from the European Central Bank also helped boost sentiment following days of…

November 4, 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & other Ministers on Dominica’s Anniversary of Independence

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send…

November 4, 2011

200 charges for fraud in Trinidad

WARRANTS have been issued for the arrest of three senior public servants on charges that they defrauded the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) of more than $.6 million. One of the officials is currently on suspension and has similar matters before the…

November 4, 2011

Cruise ships set record for Port of Nassau, Bahamas

Almost 25,000 visitors brought ashore. Downtown Nassau bustled with commerce October 27, when the port made history by hosting seven cruise ships at once for the first time. The seven ships is a record for the recently-revamped port.  The ships…

November 4, 2011

ICC: Corruption not rampant

Cricket's anti-corruption chief insists illegal betting is not endemic in the game,…

November 4, 2011

NBA lockout tough for Samuels

National basketball standout Samardo Samuels says the constant delay to the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season has been affecting him physically and mentally. The impasse between the NBA players and owners over revenue…

November 4, 2011

Carifta Games on track

Officials have indicated that the lengthy to-do list is gradually shrinking, five months ahead of the Carifta Games to be staged next April at the National Sports Centre. Bermuda Track & Field Association president Donna Watson said things were…

November 4, 2011

Lloyd: Windies future bright

Former legendary captain of the all-conquering West Indies team Clive Lloyd says that he is convinced that West Indies cricket is on the upward curve. "I have seen the signs, I am seeing the 'green shoots' in players like Kirk Edwards and André…

November 4, 2011

Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray case goes to jury

The case against the physician charged with the death of the pop star Michael Jackson has gone to the jury, following closing statements. Prosecutors concluded their case by saying Dr Conrad Murray's care of Jackson had been "bizarre" and left…

November 4, 2011

Vybz Kartel Legal Troubles Far From Over, Video And Audio Evidence Dampens His Defence

Embattled dancehall star Vybz Kartel legal troubles grow deeper by the day. The deejay and his co-accused Calvin Haye, Cayro Jones and protege Shawn Storm was this morning remanded back into custody after appearing in the Corporate Area Resident…