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…
January 29, 2012
Tiger Woods tied for lead at Abu Dhabi Championship
Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 66 Saturday to grab a share of the lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, the latest sign that the 14-time major winner is returning to form after ending a two-year victory drought. There wasn't a lot of fist pumping…
January 29, 2012
UK lifts tax to pull out Bolt
The British government on Thursday announced it would relax stiff income tax rules for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, a move that could lure Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt and a host of top-tier athletes to the Glasgow showpiece. Under…
January 29, 2012
Asafa Powell eyes World Indoor Champs
Former 100-metre world record holder Asafa Powell is taking dead aim at the shorter 60 metres sprint at this year's IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics. According to Powell, the principals guiding his professional career are discussing…
January 29, 2012
Hopeful ‘Rambo’ now at Aston Villa
Rusea's High's star striker, Brian 'Rambo' Brown, whose goalscoring exploits were pivotal in the school's 2011 ISSA/Gatorade /Digicel daCosta Cup success, is now in England on trial with Barclays Premier League outfit Aston Villa. Prior to…
January 29, 2012
Greeks reject German plan for EU budget commissioner
Greek officials have reacted angrily to a leaked German proposal for an EU budget commissioner with veto powers over Greek taxes and spending. The Greek government said it must remain in control of its own budget. The European Commission says it…
January 29, 2012
Davos 2012: IMF issues austerity warning
Inappropriate spending cuts could "strangle" growth prospects, the head of the IMF has warned. Austerity programmes must be tailored to each economy, Christine Lagarde said, and not be "across the board". The International Monetary Fund has been one…