July 24, 2018
Formula One shelves plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020. After Miami city authorities delayed a crucial vote -- initially set for July 26 -- until September, F1 has decided to put the race on hold rather…
July 24, 2018
Florida man could avoid charges in fatal shooting because of ‘stand your ground’ law
Florida's "stand your ground" law could save a man from prosecution after he fatally shot another man following a heated argument over a parking space at a convenience store. The shooting took place Thursday after Britany Jacobs, 24, parked in a…
July 24, 2018
Supreme Court judges urged to strike down Holyrood Brexit bill
The court is hearing arguments about whether the Brexit legislation passed by MSPs should be allowed to stand. UK law officer Lord Keen said the Scottish legislation would "undermine" Westminster's EU Withdrawal Bill. But Scotland's Lord Advocate…
July 24, 2018
Laos dam collapse: Hundreds missing after flash floods hit villages
Hundreds of people are missing and an unknown number dead after a dam under construction collapsed in south-east Laos, state media reported. The collapse at the hydroelectric dam in Attapeu province late on Monday sent flash floods through six…
July 24, 2018
Bahamian Government will address death penalty issue
Attorney General Carl Bethel revealed yesterday that the government is considering enacting constitutional changes to preserve capital punishment as an effective penalty under the law, a move that might require a referendum. Bethel’s revelation came…
July 24, 2018
Antigua-Barbuda PM wants all ministers to disclose their assets
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said he plans to discuss with his ministers the possibility of disclosing details of their assets for public scrutiny. Browne told listeners on local radio that he wants members of his government to…
July 24, 2018
The TCIFA 2018 Congress held at the Regent Village
The TCIFA 2018 Congress was held at the Regent Village Conference Center, yesterday. The annual event consisted of the review and approval of past and upcoming football activities in the Turks & Caicos Islands, the revised TCIFA constitution,…
July 24, 2018
Ritz crackers recalled over potential salmonella risk
The manufacturers of Ritz crackers - first introduced in 1934 - has announced it is recalling some of its products over a potential risk of salmonella. Mondelez Global said it was voluntarily calling back 16 versions of its Ritz Cracker Sandwiches…
July 24, 2018
Salmonella worries prompt Goldfish Crackers recall!!!
Salmonella fears have prompted a mass recall of the cheese-flavoured snack Goldfish Crackers in the US. Pepperidge Farms, owner of the brand, announced the recall of about 3.3 million units of the product on Monday. One of its suppliers warned that…
July 23, 2018
Bahamian Miller-Uibo breaks record in Monaco Friday
Shaunae Miller-Uibo ran a world-leading time of 48.97 seconds to win the 400 meters (m) at the IAAF Diamond League in Monaco today. Miller-Uibo, the first Bahamian woman to run under 49 seconds, lowered the national record of 49.07s set by Tonique…