May 27, 2012
Bahamians outraged by “shacks and huts” travel report.
An American journalist who reported that “the poorest Bahamians typically create makeshift homes out of straw…” felt the full weight of Bahamian fury earlier this week. Freelance journalist Nellie Day, whose article “What types of houses do…
May 27, 2012
Amnesty urges probe into over 70 bloody Kingston deaths.
On the second anniversary of a bloody military operation in West Kingston that claimed the lives of some 70 civilians and two members of the armed forces, the human rights watchdog Amnesty International is pushing for an inquiry. The violent…
May 27, 2012
Lady Gaga Indonesia concert cancelled
Lady Gaga has cancelled a concert in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, citing security concerns, after protests by religious groups. Police in Indonesia had refused to issue a permit for the US pop star after Islamic groups objected to her show,…
May 27, 2012
R. Kelly Returning to a New York Stage
R. Kelly is making a big come back to New York after taking a six year hiatus. On July 1, the artist will headline the annual “Groovin’ In The Park” at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. “Fans are hyped and ready for an extraordinary performance from the…
May 27, 2012
Michael Vick & Kijafa Frink Tying the Knot on June 30
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick is getting married. The NFL star set the date with his longtime fiancée Kijafa Frink for June 30 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Wedding invitation went out this month for 300 people. The guest list includes…
May 27, 2012
Busy Signal denies involvement in drug dealing
EMBATTLED dancehall Deejay Busy Signal has denied any involvement in drug smuggling. In a release to the media Busy Signal, who was detained in England after immigration authorities suspected he was travelling on false documents, said his present…
May 27, 2012
Rajon Rondo, Celtics oust 76ers, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Rajon Rondo helped his aging teammates keep their season going Saturday night, finishing with 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in Game 7 against the 76ers to lead Boston to an 85-75 victory and into an Eastern Conference finals matchup with…
May 27, 2012
FIFA sets up insurance coverage for int’l players
Football's world governing body, FIFA, decided at their 62nd Congress here Friday to compensate clubs whose players are injured while on international duty. FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke confirmed that the so-called "player protection…
May 27, 2012
PM expresses sadness at Gardener’s passing
PRIME Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed "deep sadness" at the passing yesterday of Olympian Keith Gardener in New Jersey, USA, describing him as "one of Jamaica's finest and most formidable former track and field athlete." Simpson…
May 27, 2012
Heat move forward minus Chris Bosh
The Miami Heat will prepare for the Eastern Conference finals as if forward Chris Bosh won't be available for the series, coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday. The team remains uncertain when -- or if -- Bosh will return from the strained abdominal…