August 26, 2013
Fitch revises Aruba’s sovereign credit outlook to negative
Fitch Ratings on Thursday revised its sovereign credit outlook on Aruba to negative from stable citing a sluggish economy, large fiscal imbalances, rising government debt and increased vulnerability because of a halt in fuel exports. The Caribbean…
August 26, 2013
Jamaican woman arrested on US healthcare fraud charges
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says special agents from the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have arrested a Jamaican woman for health care fraud, identity theft and unauthorised use of social…
August 26, 2013
Colombian soldiers killed in ambush in Arauca province
At least 13 Colombian soldiers have been killed in an ambush by Farc left-wing rebels in the east of the country, the army says. Last month, 15 soldiers were killed by the rebel group in the same region. Even though Farc rebels and the government…
August 26, 2013
Bolivia prison riot death toll rises
The number of people killed as a result of a riot at a prison in eastern Bolivia on Friday has risen to 31. Another 37 inmates were seriously injured when fighting broke out between rival gangs inside the jail. Most of the victims burned to death…
August 26, 2013
LCPL hailed a massive success
The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) has been hailed by organisers and players as a “massive success.”The tournament ended on Saturday night in front of a full house at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad with the…
August 26, 2013
WICB happy with success of Limacol CPL
President of the West Indies Cricket Board Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron says he is very pleased with the success of the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 Tournament so far, and impressed with the response the League has received both…
August 26, 2013
England win series 3-0 after bad light ends Ashes 2013
England were denied a probable victory over Australia in the final Test when bad light ensured the match ended in a draw which confirmed the hosts' 3-0 series win. Set a target of 227 by Michael Clarke's ambitious declaration, England needed 21 more…
August 26, 2013
Mike Tyson ‘close to death from drugs and alcohol’
Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson claims he is "on the verge of dying" from ongoing drug and alcohol problems. Tyson, 47, admitted he is a continual substance abuser but added he is hopeful of finally getting clean. "I want to…
August 26, 2013
Lance Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds, the British paper announced yesterday."It is the final episode in a long legal battle…
August 26, 2013
Greece may need a third bailout
Greece may need a third bailout but would not accept new austerity measures, the Greek finance minister has said. Yannis Stournaras said: "If there is need for further support to Greece, it will be in the order of about 10bn euros (£8.6bn; $13.4bn),…