November 25, 2013
Train smashes into homes in Brazil, killing 8
Officials say a cargo train laden with corn derailed in southeastern Brazil, smashing into houses and killing at least eight people and injuring another six. Rescue workers say more victims may be buried under the wreckage. The accident occurred…
November 25, 2013
DomRep deportations to Haiti increase after killings
A spokesman for a Haitian migrant advocacy group reports more than 100 additional people have been deported from neighbouring Dominican Republic after an elderly Dominican couple was killed. Josue Michel of the Group for Repatriates and Refugees…
November 25, 2013
One Direction Wins Pop/Rock Album at the AMA’s 2013
Young stars One Direction and Ariana Grande shone at the ongoing American Music Awards. Both artists have nabbed one award each at the show, where they were also billed as musical performers. The British/Irish boyband, who performed their new…
November 25, 2013
Katy Perry Brings Big Book, Lady GaGa Brings Horse on the Red Carpet AMA’s2013
Katy Perry was one of the music stars to walk on the red carpet of American Music Awards on Sunday, November 24. The "Roar" singer wore a flowing black gown from Oscar de la Renta and made a statement with her yellow big book clutch and a big floral…
November 25, 2013
Carlos Vives collects three prizes at Latin Grammys
Colombian singer Carlos Vives has picked up three awards at the Latin Grammys, including song of the year. The star, who is making a musical comeback at the age of 52, also won best tropical song and album at the ceremony held in Las Vegas. Marc…
November 25, 2013
Dr. Conrad Murray’s first interview since being released from prison
In his first interview since he was released from prison, Dr. Conrad Murray, 60, insisted he was not responsible for Michael Jackson's death. He also detailed his medical relationship with Jackson, saying he fit a catheter on him every night. In his…
November 25, 2013
Rihanna first artist to receive first ever AMA Icon Award
Rihanna performed her single "Diamonds (in the Sky)" at the 2013 AMA Video Music Awards on Nov. 24, 2013. Its the night when the 25-year-old Barbadian superstar was honored with the first ever AMA Icon Award. Bill Maher introduced Rihanna to the…
November 25, 2013
Jamaican Teacher Launches Campaign To Boycott T&T Products
As the implications of a move seemingly aimed at blocking Jamaicans from entering Trinidad and Tobago soak in, a consumer-oriented Facebook campaign urging Jamaicans to boycott products imported from that country has grabbed the support of scores of…
November 25, 2013
Trinidad baby horror
A one-year-old boy was found dead in the latrine of a Maracas Valley, St Joseph, home yesterday hours after a close male relative of the boy telephoned the police and claimed the child had been abducted by three men. The horror story began around 1…
November 25, 2013
Dominicans in Houston celebrate Independence
Dominicans in Houston, Texas celebrated Dominica’s 35th anniversary of Independence on November 2nd at the Double Tree Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Independence Gala which was staged during the observance was highlighted by a highly motivating and…