June 28, 2012
Busy Signal pleads not guilty
POPULAR Jamaican deejay Busy Signal, pleaded not guilty to one count of failure to appear in court yesterday. Busy Signal, whose real name is Glendale Gordon, is accused of fleeing the US to avoid a drug trial a decade ago. Gordon could face up to…
June 28, 2012
Rita Marley and children sue over use of Reggae King’s image
RITA Marley and her children have brought action in the United States District Court, Central District of California against several parties that have been manufacturing, distributing and offering for sale certain potpourri/kush products which…
June 28, 2012
Boxing promoter offers Chris Brown, Drake $1 million each to duke it out
A celebrity boxing promoter is hoping to capitalize on the alleged nightclub brawl between singer Chris Brown and rapper Drake by offering them $1 million each to take their beef to the ring. The promoter, Damon Feldman, also says he is asking…
June 28, 2012
Queen and Martin McGuinness shake hands
The final day of the Queen's two-day visit to Northern Ireland was marked by an historic handshake and a huge party. Her Majesty and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness shook hands for the first time. The meeting between the monarch and Northern…
June 28, 2012
Obama health law faces Supreme Court judgement
A wide-ranging healthcare reform bill seen as a key achievement of Barack Obama's presidency is facing its moment of judgement in the US Supreme Court. The law, passed in 2009, requires all Americans to obtain health insurance or face a penalty…
June 28, 2012
US Condemns Attack on Pro-Assad Syrian TV Station
The United States has condemned a deadly attack by gunmen on a Syrian pro-government television station and said it hopes an upcoming meeting of world powers in Geneva will be a turning point in resolving Syria's 15-month conflict. Militants…
June 28, 2012
Raging Wildfires Spread in Colorado, Threaten the State’s Second Largest City
Flames are spreading quickly across Colorado where firefighters are battling to save homes and lives. Officials said Wednesday the Waldo Canyon Fire had doubled in size to more than 6,200 hectares. They said the flames are so intense that it is…
June 25, 2012
Turks and Caicos Islands Finances – “On the Road to Recovery”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has faced numerous fiscal challenges over the past 5 years since being able to achieve its last fiscal surplus in 2006/2007. Saddled with large amounts of unpaid debts and unsustainable revenue streams,…
June 25, 2012
POLICE TO INCREASE PATROLS IN BLUE HILLS
POLICE are stepping up patrols following a spate of burglaries in the Blue Hills area. Officers will be increasing their presence in the area in a bid to stamp-out property break-ins.A number of homes have recently being targeted, with three houses…
June 25, 2012
Turks And Caicos Defends VAT Introduction
The temporary government in place in the Turks and Caicos Islands has defended the decision to introduce value-added tax in the jurisdiction from next year. The temporary government, installed by UK authorities to combat alleged corruption and…