July 2, 2012
Doctor suspected of prescribing wrong drugs to AIDS patients to resign
The Medical Research Foundation (MRF) and its director, Professor Courtenay Bartholomew, have called for the immediate resignation of the council of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Board. The board, whose president is Professor Surujpal…
July 2, 2012
China proposes $10bn loan for Latin America countries
China has offered to set up a $10bn (£6.4bn) credit line for Latin American countries to support infrastructure projects in the region. The proposal was made by China's Premier Wen Jiabao as he wrapped up his visit to the region. He also proposed…
July 2, 2012
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to divorce
Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing, bringing an end to a five-year marriage. The office of celebrity divorce lawyer Jonathan Wolfe confirmed the divorce. "This is a personal and private matter," he said in a statement.…
July 2, 2012
Adele ‘over the moon’ at pregnancy news
Pop star Adele is expecting her first child, she has told fans via a message on her website. The 24-year-old said she and her partner Simon Konecki were "delighted to announce" that they were expecting their first child together. "Obviously we're…
July 2, 2012
Kartel, four co-accused still in custody
Vybz Kartel and four of his five fellow murder accused were yesterday remanded into police custody when they appeared in the Home Circuit Court. The men were all remanded until July 20 when bail applications will be made on their behalves.…
July 2, 2012
Singer Da’Ville returns with new album
LOVERS' rock singer Da'ville is back with his third album, Krazy Love, a 14-track set he is confident will put him back in the dancehall reckoning. Krazy Love, which Da'Ville describes as his "best work to date" includes the songs This Love, Now…
July 1, 2012
Usain Bolt beaten by Yohan Blake in 200m at Olympic trials
Usain Bolt was beaten by Yohan Blake in the 200m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials - the world record holder's second loss to his rival in 48 hours. Blake stunned Bolt in the 100m final on Friday and he repeated the feat over the longer…
July 1, 2012
Spain easily wins Euro 2012 final
Just like clockwork, Spain's "tiki taka" passing game tore Italy apart. The World Cup champions controlled the play Sunday in the European Championship final, as they usually do. They moved the ball up the field with short pass after short pass,…
July 1, 2012
Tiger Woods wins AT&T to pass Jack Nicklaus record
Tiger Woods passed Jack Nicklaus on the all-time PGA Tour victory list as he won the AT&T National in Maryland. The former world number one secured his 74th American Tour win by two shots from runner-up Bo Van Pelt after carding a final round of…
July 1, 2012
England v Australia: Hosts ease to win in second ODI
England produced a polished all-round performance to beat Australia by six wickets in the second one-day international and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. A disciplined bowling display restricted the tourists to 251-7 after they had won…