March 15, 2015
14 Killed, 70 Injured in Blasts at 2 Christian Churches
Twin suicide bombings outside Christian churches in the Pakistani city of Lahore have killed at least 14 people and wounded nearly 70 others, authorities said. Hospital officials said at least 30 of the wounded are in critical condition. Witnesses…
March 15, 2015
Cyclone Pam Devastates Vanuatu
Rescue workers began a massive relief operation in Vanuatu on Sunday following a devastating cyclone that killed at least eight people, sent thousands into emergency shelters and disrupted communications in the Pacific island nation. A nine-member…
March 13, 2015
The Champions crucified the Saints in Softball
The Church Slow Pitch League resumed play after the secondary high school track and field event at the National Stadium. The first game of the night was between Bethany & Prophecy. Prophecy put the first runs on the board in the second inning,…
March 13, 2015
‘Star Wars Episode VIII’ Due May 2017, Spin-Off Titled ‘Rogue One’
Disney has booked a release date for "Star Wars Episode VIII". The studio announced it at their annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco on Thursday, March 12. The eighth movie in the franchise is set for North American release on May 26, 2017.…
March 13, 2015
US, Cuba to Resume Talks on Diplomatic Relations
U.S. and Cuban officials will launch a third round of talks Monday on restoration of diplomatic relations. A senior State Department official said the talks would take place in Havana and might last several days. The two sides last met in Washington…
March 13, 2015
Boko Haram Cleared From Adamawa State
The Nigerian military says troops have freed the last area held by Boko Haram militants in northeastern Adamawa state. The military says on its Twitter feed that troops on Thursday cleared insurgents out of Madagali, an area near the…
March 13, 2015
GOVERNMENT REWARDS WORKERS WITH KEY SKILLS
Details of how $9m will be invested in attracting, retaining and rewarding public sector workers who have the skills needed by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government were revealed today, Wednesday, 11 March 2015. TCI Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, and…
March 13, 2015
$10-b tax package hits motorists, smokers, electricity users hard in Jamaica
Jamaicans will have to pay more taxes to drive, smoke and use electricity on April 1 when a $10.3-billion tax package introduced yesterday by Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Peter Phillips takes effect. The tax measures came as no surprise to…
March 13, 2015
US stocks fall on dollar’s strength
US shares ended the week lower, despite a small recovery on Thursday, as investors fretted over falling oil prices and a strong US dollar. At the end of trading on Friday, the Dow Jones was down 146 points - or 0.8% - at 17,749.57, while the S&P…
March 13, 2015
Stallions to take on the Spartans
The PABA league resumed after a short break with two exciting games on Wednesday evening in Providenciales. The Hustlerz defeated the Spartans 66 -58. Kirk adams scored 26 pts, 17 rebs, 7 assists, 5 steals while Tory Jackson added 18 pts, and…