May 17, 2012
Heat look vulnerable, Spurs still sharp
Without Chris Bosh, championship favourites Miami Heat suddenly looked vulnerable as they suffered an upset defeat to the Indiana Pacers, while the West's top seeds San Antonio Spurs look to have hit peak form with a victory over the Los Angeles…
May 17, 2012
Thunder takes Game 2 win vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the…
May 17, 2012
Prior says England confident but wary of Windies
Wicketkeeper Matt Prior has warned England against complacency as they prepare to face embattled West Indies in the opening Test at Lord’s starting tomorrow. England, the World number one-ranked side, are expected to easily roll over the…
May 17, 2012
Brazil truth commission begins rights abuse inquiries
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has inaugurated a truth commission to investigate rights abuses, including those committed during military rule. The four previous living presidents since democracy was restored in 1985 also attended the ceremony…
May 17, 2012
Swearing-in of New Government Tentatively set for Monday.
The incoming government that is supported by the National Alliance, Democratic Party, and the three independent Members of Parliament Illidge, Richardson, and La Ville might be sworn-in on Monday announced Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams on…
May 17, 2012
Grenada no-confidence motion defeated
On Tuesday, the no confidence motion tabled in Grenada's House of Parliament by the opposition New National Party (NNP) was debated and ultimately defeated. In debating the motion, opposition leader Dr Keith Mitchell castigated the leadership of…
May 17, 2012
‘Believe in The Bahamas’ resonated among voters
The international research firm that explained to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) why it lost the 2007 general election in The Bahamas and told it how to turn things around is congratulating the party on its success at the polls last week.…
May 17, 2012
Cuba places third as tourist destination in the Caribbean
Carlos Vogeler, general director for the Americas of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), said Cuba now is in the third position as the Caribbean country that receives more tourists per year, trailing the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.…
May 17, 2012
Cannes Film Festival jury denies ‘sexism’ claim
The jury for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or has spoken out over claims of sexism prompted by the lack of female filmmakers in the running. Critics have complained that all 22 films in the contest have been directed by men, many past winners…
May 17, 2012
Will Smith supports Obama’s position on gay marriage
Will Smith says he supports US President Barack Obama's position on gay marriage. The Hollywood actor says the question of whether gay people should be allowed to legally marry is "about semantics". He told reporters in Berlin yesterday that "if…