October 18, 2016
ADDRESS ON SWEARING IN OF NEW GOVERNOR, H.E DR JOHN P.G.FREEMAN
By The Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson,Leader of the Opposition SalutationHis Excellency, His Honor The Speaker, Honorable Colleagues, Strangers In The Gallery, Listeners By Radio and Television. WelcomeYour Excellency, I too will like to welcome…
October 18, 2016
Chuck Berry announces new album on 90th birthday
US rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has marked his 90th birthday by announcing his first new album in 38 years. Simply titled Chuck, the 2017 release will be "comprised primarily of new, original songs" and was recorded "in various studios around St…
October 18, 2016
CDB to provide US$200m to fund Belize strategy plan
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it will provide US$200.5 million to Belize to finance its 2016-2020 strategy plan. It said that the strategy will help the country address some of the social, environmental and economic…
October 18, 2016
C’bean countries to benefit from new USAID agreement
Caribbean countries are expected to benefit from a multi-million dollar agreement signed between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). USAID will provide more than US$31…
October 18, 2016
Melania Trump shrugs off husband’s way with women
Despite a flurry of sexual assault accusations against Donald Trump and recordings of him boasting that he uses his fame to grope and kiss women, Melania Trump on Monday shrugged off her husband's "boy talk" in an interview with CNN. Just as her…
October 18, 2016
King’s House crowd in Jamaica goes wild for Shabba
Fans, well wishers and supporters sent wild cheers across the expansive lawns of King’s House in St Andrew, Jamaica yesterday as deejay Shabba Ranks rose to accept his Order of Distinction from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Shabba Ranks, whose…
October 17, 2016
The Accountant topples The Girl On The Train at US box office
Ben Affleck's latest film, The Accountant, has topped the US box office on its opening weekend. The crime drama, which also stars Anna Kendrick and Oscar winner JK Simmons, took $24.7m (£20.3m), holding off competition from Kevin Hart: What Now?.…
October 17, 2016
Bravo keeps West Indies afloat in first Test
West Indies defied Pakistan's victory bid with Darren Bravo playing another resolute knock on the fifth and final day of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Monday. At tea Bravo was unbeaten on 46 off a 115-minute stay and with him Roston Chase…
October 17, 2016
CARICOM to begin sending supplies to Haiti this week
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will this week begin sending disaster relief to Haiti, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month. The supplies come as the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency…
October 17, 2016
Climate change could push 122m into extreme poverty – UN
Climate change could sink up to 122 million more people into extreme poverty by 2030, mostly in South Asia and Africa, where small farmers will see their output plummet, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warned Monday. In an annual…