Month: December 2011

December 4, 2011

TRINIDAD PM: I have no fear

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is not in fear of her life if the…

December 4, 2011

World economy top worry for leaders at Americas talks

Leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean pledged closer ties to safeguard their economies from the world financial crisis as they formed a new bloc yesterday including every nation in the hemisphere except the US and Canada. Several…

December 4, 2011

China may construct new stadium for Grenada

China has indicated an interest in constructing a new track and field stadium in Grenada. This was hinted by Chinese ambassador to Grenada, Xu Jianguo during the recent signing of the second phase of technical cooperation for the cricket stadium.…

December 4, 2011

Brazil bus crash leaves 33 dead

At least 33 people have been killed and about a dozen injured in a crash involving a lorry and a bus in north-east Brazil, officials say. The accident occurred early on Saturday near the town of Milagres, in north-eastern Bahia state. An official…

December 4, 2011

Dr. Conrad Murray files appeal notice

Dr. Conrad Murray filed notice Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court that he will appeal his conviction last month of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Murray was sentenced to four years in the Los Angeles County Jail on…

December 4, 2011

Martin Scorsese new film Hugo wins first award

Martin Scorsese's 3D family tale Hugo has been named best film by the National Board of Review in the US. The Oscar-winning moviemaker was also chosen as best director by the group. Tilda Swinton won best actress for her role in gritty drama We…

December 4, 2011

Cowboys and Aliens makers sued by comic book author

A US writer has taken legal action against the makers of Hollywood film Cowboys and Aliens, claiming he had the idea prior to the 2006 graphic novel on which the film is based. Steven John Busti's court claim states the 100-page work published…

December 4, 2011

Kartel remanded into custody

Self-proclaimed 'World Boss', Vybz Kartel, made another appearance in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday on his second murder charge and was remanded into custody. A bail application for the deejay was not made as the…

December 4, 2011

Nikki Z expectations high for Beach Sexy

Having been in the island for a week, overseas-based media personality is excited about her birthday party, Beach Sexy, that will be held at Sugarman's Beach in Portmore on Saturday. Nikki Z, who has been busy promoting the event, said her…

December 4, 2011

Rory McIlroy falters as Alviro Quiros leads Hong Kong Open

A disappointing third round left Rory McIlroy three shots off the lead in the Hong Kong Open.…