September 16, 2013
Dominican Republic and Haiti to fight drug trafficking
Haitian and Dominican security forces are teaming up to neutralize drug trafficking, after their shared island of Hispaniola is used as a major transit route for narcotics shipments en route to the United States. The Dominican Republic and Haiti…
September 16, 2013
Warner to name candidates soon
The Independent Liberal Party’s (ILP) candidates for the local government elections will be announced in two weeks’ time. Interim political leader of the party, Jack Warner, yesterday said he intends to introduce the candidates during a mass public…
September 16, 2013
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ Haunts Box-Office
Earlier this year, "The Conjuring" scared up more than $135 million at the box office, and now, Patrick Wilson and director James Wan are back for round two with "Insidious: Chapter 2," which could even set a new September record. In July, "The…
September 16, 2013
US rapper Kanye West charged over paparazzo attack
US rapper Kanye West has been charged with battery and attempted theft over a fight with a photographer at Los Angeles Airport in July. Paparazzo Daniel Ramos sued Mr West after the singer apparently punched him and threw his camera to the ground.…
September 16, 2013
Vybz Kartel Former Manage/Producer Patrick “Roach” Samuels Murdered
Dancehall producer Patrick “Roach” Samuels was shot and killed last night. Roach, who was a former road manager of ace dancehall star Vybz Kartel, was reportedly shot multiple times at approximately 4 a.m. this morning in the vicinity of a gas n…
September 16, 2013
LeBron James Weds Longtime Girlfriend Savannah Brinson
LeBron James has finally made it official. The NBA star married his longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson in a lavish ceremony in San Diego on Saturday (September 14). According to reports, approximately 200 guests were in attendance at the Grand…
September 16, 2013
Britney Spears ‘Work Bitch’ leaked early
Britney Spears was forced to debut her new single a day early after it leaked online Sunday. Work Bitch was expected to premiere on Monday night -- Spears had teased fans about the release of the single for weeks via a countdown clock on her…
September 16, 2013
Larry Summers pulls out of US Federal Reserve race
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has withdrawn his candidacy to succeed Ben Bernanke as head of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve. In a letter to President Barack Obama, quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Mr Summers said any…
September 16, 2013
Portugal’s economic progress under review
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission and the European Central Bank have begun their latest audit of Portugal's economic health. A raft of reforms was promised by Portugal's leaders in return for its May 2011…
September 16, 2013
Koreas restart operations at Kaesong industrial zone
The Kaesong industrial complex in North Korea is reopening, five months after it was closed due to political tensions with the South. More than 800 South Koreans are due to cross to the jointly-run centre. Seoul has also sent negotiators who will…