January 29, 2012
CARPHA to collaborate with CTO on Quality Tourism
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) which started its operations this month under Interim Director, Dr. Jerome Walcott, former Minister of Health, Barbados was a subject of discussion at the Council of the Caribbean Tourism Organization,…
January 29, 2012
New bill tackles child porn, genital mutilation
THE newest version of the Children's Bill to be debated in Parliament is a consolidation of much-needed legislation and could make a difference in children's rights locally, head of the Coalition Against Domestic Violence and child rights…
January 29, 2012
Pilot pays up
LIAT pilot and admitted drug trafficker Keith Richard Otway Allen escaped a long prison term and should be back home in St Vincent and the Grenadines today after paying fines totalling $1/4 million yesterday. The fines were about twice the value…
January 29, 2012
Antigua-Barbuda ambassador a ‘no show’ before PAC
Ambassador David Shoul failed to make an appearance before the Antigua and Barbuda Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday afternoon, after being summoned by the chairman of the committee. Shoul was asked to prepare himself by bringing certain…
January 29, 2012
Etta James: Stars attend funeral of Blues legend
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Los Angeles for the funeral of US rhythm and blues star Etta James, who died earlier this month at the age of 73. Civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton gave a rousing speech about her rise from poverty and drug…
January 29, 2012
Tyler Perry Casts Romeo Miller as Co-Lead in New ‘Madea’ Movie
Earlier this week when Romeo Miller Tweeted: “Got offered the lead n Tyler Perry’s next movie. This should be fun ha…” — we knew something was going down, but not the specifics. Now we know. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mr. Miller, along…
January 29, 2012
Demi Moore ‘smoked something’ before hospital dash
Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call from last Monday. The 49-year-old actress is described as "semi-conscious, barely" in the recording, which was released by Los…
January 29, 2012
Saint Lucia Jazz 2012 , April 30th – May13th 2
The Saint Lucia Jazz 2012 festival will take place from April 30th – May13th, with over 50 international and local artistes performing. This year's headliner are Grammy winner, Lionel Richie, R&B singers Keri Hilson and Melanie Fiona, reggae…
January 29, 2012
Local acts shine – Jamaican music wins at Jazz Fest
LIKE BIRDS fly south for the winter, Jamaicans and some from other parts of this world make the sojourn to the western end of the island for the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. Last night was the night most people clamoured for, a rare live…
January 29, 2012
Azarenka thumps Sharapova for first major title, No. 1 ranking
Victoria Azarenka started celebrating, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, "What happened?" The answer: She had just produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No. 1…