May 1, 2012
May Day Rallies Held Around the World
Tens of thousands of workers are taking to the streets in cities around the world to mark international Labor Day with marches and calls for better workers' rights. In Asia, thousands gathered in the capital cities of Thailand, Bangladesh and…
May 1, 2012
John Legend to Replace Lionel Richie on ABC’s ‘Duets’
John Legend is in and Lionel Richie is out of ABC’s upcoming musical competition series “Duets,” which pairs contestants with established singers. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Richie has dropped out of the program due to scheduling…
May 1, 2012
Duran Duran to play Olympics gig
Duran Duran are to play a concert in London's Hyde Park to mark the start of the Olympic Games. The gig will feature headline acts from all four nations of the UK, with Duran Duran representing England and Snow Patrol appearing for Northern……
May 1, 2012
Diverse range of artistes for British Virgin Islands Music Festival
This year’s BVI Music Festival includes something for every music lover: Jamaica’s legendary reggae band Third World, Grammy award winning British songstress Estelle, rhythm and blues group Forever Motown, and Soca Monarch of St Vincent and the…
May 1, 2012
Think Like a Man woos US film fans
Dating comedy Think Like a Man remains the top film at the North American box office after taking $18m (£11m) between Friday and Sunday. Chris Brown stars in the film, based on Steve Harvey's dating advice book. But Think Like a Man is likely to…
May 1, 2012
Trinidad sees rise in white collar crime
White collar crime in Trinidad is on the increase. According to 2011 figures, crimes in laundering and fraud increased from 111 in 2010 to 303 last year. And, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Sabga is calling for all those who commit…
May 1, 2012
Grenada’s tourism minister resigns
Government Member of Parliament Peter David has resigned as Grenada’s Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. David tendered his resignation on Monday morning during a meeting of cabinet ministers chaired by Prime Minister Tillman…
May 1, 2012
Jamaican PM assures easier investment process
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle free process. Addressing over 200 members of the Philadelphia business…
May 1, 2012
Thomas faces no-confidence motion
The main opposition New National Party (NNP) today said it had filed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Tillman Thomas after one of his senior ministers resigned amid continued turbulence within the ruling National Democratic Congress…
May 1, 2012
Celtics Rondo suspended for Game 2
Rajon Rondo lost control in the final minute of Game 1, and that means he won't be on the court for Game 2. The NBA announced Monday that the Boston Celtics' star point guard has been suspended one game without pay in the opening-round playoff…