February 17, 2012
ALBA nations want Cuba at summit with U.S
A bloc of leftist-led countries Wednesday insisted that Cuba be invited to a Summit of the Americas but put off a decision on whether it will otherwise boycott the gathering, which would spark a diplomatic row with the United States and embarrass…
February 17, 2012
Jeremy Lin May Appear In All-Star Shooting Stars Competition
Jeremy Lin emerged just a little too late this season to be considered for inclusion at this month’s All-Star Game, but fear not — there’s still a chance for the New York Knicks phenom to play a role in the Orlando festivities. According to a…
February 17, 2012
Windies women prep for India
The West Indies Women's team has a tough assignment ahead of them in the coming weeks but they believe the hard work they have put in over the last 12 days will pay dividends in the upcoming series against India Women. The Windies women are…
February 17, 2012
Did Chris Brown attend Rihanna’s Birthday Party? Also rumored to be on “Birthday Cake” remix
Rihanna's birthday is not until next Monday, February, but on Monday night she an early birthday celebration for herself at the Hearst Mansion in Beverly Hills. It is reported that her ex boyfriend, Chris Brown was in attendance, and the two…
February 17, 2012
Kartel back in court March 14
THE marijuana trial of popular dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was on Monday postponed in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s (RM) Court until March 14 and the artiste was offered $40,000 bail. The postponement was granted by Magistrate Maxine…
February 17, 2012
Soca ‘Battle Royal’ tonight — Machel vs Iwer
A battle royale will take place tonight in the Digicel International Soca Monarch and Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The show starts at 9 pm and will see Machel Montano defending his title with the song “Pump Yuh…
February 17, 2012
DHTA strongly condemns recent violent attacks on visitors
The Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association has expressed deep concern and has categorically condemned recent violent attacks on visitors to the island. In a press release the DHTA notes that not only are these attacks an “affront to the common…
February 17, 2012
Anguillan plane suffers landing mishap at Canefield Airport
Airport officials are describing as minor, an incident involving an Anguillan cargo plane at the Canefield airport this morning. General Manager of the Dominica Air and Sea Port Authority (DAPSA) Bennoit Bardouille says the aircraft experienced…
February 17, 2012
Jamaica to cut ties with the British Monarchy
The Jamaican Government says it has started initial discussions regarding Jamaica’s transition to republican status. Minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure at yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing. She…
February 15, 2012
UK inflation rate drops amid ratings downgrade threat
Britain's inflation rate fell to 3.6 per cent in the year to January from 4.2 per cent the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday. The news comes a day after ratings agency Moody's cut its outlook on the nation's AAA credit rating from…