October 25, 2012
Ukraine Blames ‘Foreign’ Security Forces in Russian Activist’s Disappearance
Ukrainian officials say foreign security agencies are responsible for the disappearance of a Russian opposition activist, who said he was kidnapped and forcibly taken to Moscow. An Interior Ministry spokesman said Thursday it is clear that criminal…
October 25, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is currently approaching Central Bahamas.
The Meteorological Service has advised that Hurricane Sandy is currently approaching Central Bahamas. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Northwest and Central Bahamas, which includes Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco, the Berry Islands, Andros,…
October 25, 2012
KNOW YOUR POLLING STATION
The Supervisor of Elections, Dudley Lewis, has announced the allocation of voters to polling stations for the forthcoming General Election on 9 November, today, Thu, 25 Oct 2012. The Elections Ordinance requires him to allocate each elector to the…
October 25, 2012
URGENT: CHANGE OF NOMINATION VENUE ON MIDDLE CAICOS
Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for election candidates to be nominated in Middle Caicos tomorrow is now unavailable. Candidate who had planned to register their nominations on Middle Caicos should now report to the Bottle Creek Library,…
October 25, 2012
Sandy heads for Cuba after pounding Jamaica
At least one man has died after being crushed by a boulder and almost three quarters of the island is without power after Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica Wednesday. As Sandy headed towards Cuba, Jamaica was still being pelted with heavy rains after…
October 25, 2012
Hurricane Sandy brings torrential rain to Jamaica
Jamaicans have taken refuge in shelters and their homes as Hurricane Sandy sweeps across the island after making landfall near the capital, Kingston. Heavy rains and sustained winds of 125km/h (80mph) are pounding the island, according to the…
October 25, 2012
LIAT reduces flights into St.Lucia
LIAT has reduced its daily flights into St. Lucia by 4, providing 11 compared to its regular 15, this as Saint Lucia recorded increased regional arrivals in the first quarter of the year; the first time in years.But The St. Lucia Tourist Board says…
October 25, 2012
IMF will not pay wage bill
THERE will be no accommodations for public sector wages under a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement in Jamaica, says resident representative Dr Gene Leon. This is because “an IMF loan does not provide money for salaries, it does not…
October 25, 2012
Another secondary school stabbing – victim stabbed in leg
A form Five student in Trinidad remains hospitalised after he was stabbed with a knife by another student at school yesterday.The student was stabbed once to the leg and was rushed to hospital for treatment. Up to late yesterday evening a…
October 25, 2012
Bolt undecided on long jump
Olympic 100 and 200 metres champion, Usain Bolt, appears to be having second thoughts about competing in long jump events as he had earlier suggested. Bolt, currently on a short trip to Brazil, said he does not want to risk a serious injury that…