August 5, 2015
Human trafficking curriculum for Jamaican secondary schools from September
So serious is the Jamaica government about ridding the country of the scourge of human trafficking that the topic will be integrated into subjects taught in secondary schools across the island from the upcoming academic year. Teachers are being…
August 5, 2015
The Class of 75
The Class of 75 met with the purpose of providing and creating Vision, Opportunity and Empowerment within the community and committed to building strong community partnerships, while enriching Heritage. The Class of 75 shall be inclusive in its…
August 5, 2015
Suriname bank with half billion dollars in assets acquired by Trinidad’s Republic Bank
Republic Bank Limited has welcomed a new territory into the fold of the expanding financial group, with the acquisition of a Surinamese bank with just over half billion US dollars in assets. Republic Bank (Suriname) N.V. will begin operations…
August 5, 2015
Missing MH370 Plane Possibly Found
Part of the aircraft wing found on Reunion Island is from the missing MH370 plane, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has confirmed. Mr Najib said international experts examining the debris in France had "conclusively confirmed" it was from the…
August 5, 2015
Brosnan Tries To Carry Knife Through Security
Pierce Brosnan has been stopped by airport security officials for trying to board a US flight carrying a knife. The former 007 star was prevented by Transportation Security Administration agents at Burlington International Airport in Vermont with…
August 4, 2015
Jackson Diagnosed With A Stroke
Jackson, was was in Brazil to celebrate his 87th birthday, was diagnosed with a stroke associated with cardiac arrhythmia, the hospital said. His health had improved enough to warrant his release on yesterday, the Albert Einstein hospital added.…
August 4, 2015
Drugs Now Available As 3D-Printed Pills
In a world first, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a 3D-printed pill to be produced. The FDA has previously approved medical devices - including prosthetics - that have been 3D printed. The new drug, dubbed Spritam, was…
August 4, 2015
Missick and Jean Competes at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
A Team comprising of two Athletes, Courtney Missick and Wadly Jean, along with Coach Darian Forbes left the island of Providenciales Wednesday for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for The Pan Americian Junior Athletics Championships. The Games will take…
August 4, 2015
Trinidadians feel 4.6 magnitude earthquake as it shakes parts of the country
The seismic activity in the region continued this week, with Trinidad and Tobago experiencing a 4.6 magnitude quake Sunday afternoon. Residents in the north and northwestern parts of the island, including Port of Spain, Petit Valley and Diego…
August 4, 2015
EMANCIPATION DAY
Crowds congregated at the Methodist Church in Grand Turk on Sunday, August 2nd for the Ecumenical Service commemorating Emancipation Day – and event organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture & Heritage. Minister responsible for…