October 21, 2015
West Indies cricket management ‘dysfunctional’
Chairman of the CARICOM sub-committee on cricket governance, Dr. Keith Mitchell has deemed the management operational functions of West Indies Cricket as dysfunctional and in need of change. Dr. Mitchell, who is also the Prime Minister of Grenada,…
October 21, 2015
Sports Awards
The Department of Sports along with all TCI National Sporting Bodies would like to congratulate all nominees and inductees that would be indicted into the first TCI Sports Awards ceremony Banquet on Saturday 24th October, 2015 7:30pm at the Gustuvas…
October 21, 2015
US Donates 10 Boats to Jamaica Constabulary Force
The United States Embassy yesterday handed over 10 boats to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to assist in the country's crime-fighting efforts at sea. The 37-foot Boston Whaler vessels, donated by the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law…
October 21, 2015
St Lucia Man Jailed for Having Sex with 3 Children
A St Lucia man was sentenced to 37 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of having unlawful sexual intercourse with three minors. George Jn Baptiste was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor aged…
October 20, 2015
Trump Calls Bernie Sanders “Maniac” and “Socialist-Slash-Communist”
Donald Trump has taken aim against a new rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, calling the lawmaker a "maniac" and "socialist-slash-communist." Trump made the remarks in Richmond, Virginia, in front of a crowd of 5,000 the day after the Democrats met…
October 20, 2015
Major Gun Trafficking Bust in NYC Highlights Flow of Guns from States with Looser Gun Laws
Amid a raging national debate on guns, a bust in New York City highlights a problem for police in crime-plagued urban areas. While officers can control illegal gun sales in their cities, they have been at a loss to stop the flow of firearms from…
October 20, 2015
Huge Travel Bills in Antigua
Antigua & Barbuda government has announced cutbacks on major travels. Governments spokesperson Lionel Max hurst made the disclosure on Thursday morning. Hurst says even without including trips made by Ministers of Government, the nation’s travel…
October 20, 2015
Plane Aborts Takeoff After Airport Employee Drives Onto Runway in Los Angeles
A jet carrying 76 passengers was forced to abort takeoff at the Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday after an airport employee drove a rogue vehicle onto the runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Delta Connection jet, a…
October 20, 2015
US Troops to Stay in Afghanistan in Policy Shift
President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to extend the US military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, in a shift in policy. Speaking at the White House, he said the US would keep 5,500 troops in the country when he leaves office in 2017.…
October 20, 2015
Seahawks’ Derrick Coleman Suspended Indefinitely After Arrest
Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman was suspended after being arrested by police in Washington State. The Bellevue Police Department was scheduled to hold a press conference on Thursday afternoon, but would not provide any further information…