September 23, 2013
Rihanna’s Instagram Photo With Endangered Animal Leads to Two Arrests
Two local people have been arrested after authorities in Thailand noticed that Rihanna took a picture with a loris, a squirrel-like animal which is native of Southeast Asia and is a protected animal, during her trip to the island of Phuket. Rihanna,…
September 23, 2013
Tosh Bio Released
British author John Masouri's biography on reggae great Peter Tosh has been released. Titled Steppin Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh, the 486-page book is published by Britain's Omnibus Press and has been out since early this month. According to an…
September 23, 2013
Mighty Sparrow responding well to treatment – family
The family of Slinger 'Mighty Sparrow' Francisco, widely regarded as the 'Calypso King of the World' says he is responding very well to treatment. His daughter, Nicole Robinson, says he is no longer in a coma and has been communicating by blinking…
September 22, 2013
Emmy award winners to be revealed in Los Angeles
British stars including Damian Lewis and Dame Helen Mirren are in the race for top accolades at Sunday's prestigious Emmy awards in the US. Dame Helen is nominated in the lead actress in a mini series or movie category for her role as a leading…
September 22, 2013
Portman and Parker Dazzle on Red Carpet
A slew of celebrities stepped out to attend the 2013 New York City Ballet Fall Gala at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater. Natalie Portman and Sarah Jessica Parker were among the famous faces who stole attention when gracing the red carpet.…
September 22, 2013
Usain Bolt ‘would run 200m only’ at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Usain Bolt says he would probably only run the 200m if he decides to compete at next year's Commonwealth Games. The six-time Olympic champion hopes to participate in Glasgow, but will discuss it with his coach Glen Mills. "It's on my to-do list,"…
September 22, 2013
World Athletics Championships: Seven tested positive at Moscow
Seven athletes failed drugs tests at August's World Championships, the International Association of Athletics Federations has announced. Roman Avramenko of Ukraine, who finished fifth in the men's javelin, was the only one of the group to reach a…
September 22, 2013
West Indies outplayed by India
West Indies A were outplayed by India A in the only Twenty20 match of their tour, at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium in Bangalore yesterday. After India A set the visitors a 215-run target, the hosts' bowlers skittled the opposition out for 121 in 16.2…
September 22, 2013
Ambrose turns 50
Former West Indies cricketers have lauded their colleague Curtly Ambrose on his 50th birthday. The former Antiguan, Leeward Islands and West Indies pacer celebrated his half-century yesterday, and former captain Sir Vivian Richards, former pacers…
September 22, 2013
Bermuda U17s claim win over Dominican Republic
Bermuda 3 Dominican Republic 1 Bermuda Under-17s national team made a winning start to their final round of the CFU World Cup qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Dominican Republic in Haiti. Goals by Eva Frazzoni and Zahra Gibbons handed Aaron…