February 11, 2014
Syria Extends Humanitarian Pause in Homs
The United Nations says the Syrian government and opposition have agreed to extend a humanitarian pause in the beleaguered city of Homs for another three days. U.N. Humanitarian Affairs chief Valerie Amos in a statement Monday welcomed the…
February 11, 2014
Darts 2014 National Championship playoffs climaxed in the TCI
The Turks and Caicos National Darts Association held their 2014 National Championship playoffs this past Saturday at Doo Dos Rib Cage. The following are the results: The 2014 Men National Champion went to Mr. Brent Robinson – undefeated and…
February 11, 2014
South Africa considers bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
The South African government is to consider a proposal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Gideon Sam, president of the South African Sports Confederation & Olympic Committee (SASCOC), hopes to bring the Games to Africa for the first time.…
February 11, 2014
Netherlands, Canada, Norway Lead Medal Count in Sochi
The Netherlands swept the men's 500-meter speed skating at the Winter Olympics Monday, tying for the lead in the medal count after three days of competition in Sochi. Michel Mulder won the gold medal in the event, followed by Dutch teammates Jan…
February 11, 2014
NFL draft prospect reveals his gay sexuality
American footballer Michael Sam could become the National Football League's first openly gay player after revealing his sexuality. The 24-year-old completed his college football career at the University of Missouri in December and is expected to be…
February 11, 2014
Government spends $10K on football tournament in Cayman
Government again is funding an international football tournament. This time shelling out $10,000 for Cayman to host the third-annual C3 Cayman International Youth Football Tournament. The competition pits a Cayman Islands Under-15 Select Team…
February 11, 2014
Lego Movie leaves Monuments in pieces
Blockbuster toy tie-in The Lego Movie left The Monuments Men for dust at the weekend, earning more than three times as much as George Clooney's WWII caper at the North American box office. The 3D animation, set in a world made up of plastic…
February 11, 2014
Tessanne Chin, Barrington Levy to Headline St Lucia Jazz Festival
“The Voice” winner Tessanne Chin and reggae star Barrington Levy will be headlining this year’s edition of the St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Jamaica’s Chin and Levy will be joined by Grammy and Tony Award-winning Dee Dee Bridgewater and…
February 11, 2014
Tight race for Fantastic Friday spots
The Soca Monarch race is wide open. Few if any of the 80-plus acts who contested the semi-final Groovy and Power categories, on Sunday night, left the Arima Velodrome feeling assured of a finals spot on Fantastic Friday. Their anxiety told in their…
February 11, 2014
‘Bunny Rugs’ Memorial Service This Wednesday In Orlando
The memorial service for the late lead singer of the iconic reggae band, Third World, William 'Bunny Rugs' Clarke is scheduled for Orlando, Florida, this Wednesday. The service begins at 11 a.m. at the South Orlando Baptist Church, with a repast at…