June 8, 2012
Bahamas PM calls crisis meeting on crime
The murder of a mother and son late Tuesday night triggered Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie to convene a crisis meeting on crime early on Wednesday, at which he ordered the leaders of law enforcement agencies to proceed with a sense of…
June 8, 2012
Another executive member of the ruling NDC has added his voice to the PM Money Scandal
Another executive member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has added his voice to the ongoing debate on cash received by the party’s leader, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, from a foreign donor. Treasurer Bernard Isaac said Tuesday…
June 8, 2012
Mega investment projects to stimulate growth in Jamaica
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the three mega investment projects to be implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, will stimulate growth and generate employment opportunities in Jamaica. The projects are: the…
June 8, 2012
Government ministers bat for Grenada PM
Two National Democratic Congress (NDC) political party executive members, who are also Grenada government ministers, have brushed aside suggestions that there was something untoward in Prime Minister Tillman Thomas receiving a cash contribution…
June 8, 2012
LeBron James scores 45 points as Heat force Game 7 vs. Celtics
LeBron James refused to let another season end in Boston. The Eastern Conference finals, and his chase of an NBA championship, are headed back to Miami for a Game 7. James had 45 points and 15 rebounds, overwhelming the Celtics and leading the Heat…
June 8, 2012
Bolt pips Osafa in Diamond League
Usain Bolt was pushed all the way in the 100m before powering home to take victory at the Diamond League in Oslo in a time of 9.79 seconds. The world record holder finished clear of Asafa Powell, who came second in 9.85 seconds, his best time of…
June 8, 2012
Euro 2012 ready for kick-off
After weeks of anticipation, speculation and debate, Euro 2012 finally gets under way on Friday when co-hosts Poland take on Greece in Warsaw. The tournament sees 16 of Europe's best footballing countries compete for the Henri Delaunay Trophy,…
June 8, 2012
Maria Sharapova beats Petra Kvitova to reach final
Maria Sharapova booked a place in her first French Open final and moved up to world number one by overcoming Petra Kvitova in straight sets in Paris. Second seed Sharapova produced the more assured play to steer herself to a 6-3 6-3 victory over…
June 8, 2012
Rain dents Windies hopes of last Test revival
Rain wrecked the opening day of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston here yesterday, forcing play to be abandoned without a ball bowled. Persistent rain ensured that ground-staff were forced to keep the playing…
June 8, 2012
Top reggae acts for Sumfest 2012
Several top reggae acts are set to ignite the Reggae Sumfest stage when the event dubbed, 'the greatest reggae show on earth', returns to Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, for its 20th staging from July 15 to 21. It was this week revealed that…