December 23, 2011
No. 1 Syracuse rolls to 13-0; Big East play awaits
Tulane was executing its game plan just as coach Ed Conroy had mapped it out. The Green Wave was within three points of top-ranked Syracuse late in the first half, and then in the blink of an eye any chance at a major upset disappeared. James…
December 23, 2011
CIBC First Caribbean Bank on Christmas campaign to raise funds for President’s Charities Foundation
CIBC First Caribbean is determined to give back to those for whom this sentiment might not be true, and for those whom the Christmas spirit may be thwarted by difficult circumstances. In its ongoing Christmas campaign, the Bank has made a pledge to…
December 23, 2011
CLICO policy holders in Trinidad mount legal action against company directors
Not satisfied with the payout plan recently offered by government to some larger CLICO investors and policyholders, one association of policyholders is targeting former CLICO directors to make up the shortfall. The Santa Rosa Team, which represents…
December 23, 2011
Payroll tax cut: Obama urges Republican compromise
US President Barack Obama and House leaders remain deadlocked over a deal to extend a payroll tax cut due to expire at the end of the year. In a statement, Mr Obama blamed lack of progress on a Republican "faction". He also told House Speaker John…
December 23, 2011
Allen Stanford ruled fit for trial over ‘Ponzi scheme’
A US federal judge has ruled Texan financier Allen Stanford is mentally fit to stand trial for allegedly operating a $7bn (£4.5bn) Ponzi scheme. Mr Stanford, 61, is accused of one of the biggest white-collar fraud cases since Bernard Madoff. The…
December 23, 2011
Wal-Mart recalls baby formula after infant dies
Wal-Mart has removed a powdered infant formula from more than 3,000 shops across the US after a newborn baby who consumed it died from a rare infection. Tests are under way to see if there is a link between the formula and the death of the infant…
December 23, 2011
Diana Ross set for Grammy tribute
Diana Ross, Glen Campbell and the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be among those honoured at the forthcoming Grammy Awards in February. Ross, 67, receives her first Grammy - a lifetime achievement award for her contribution to the recording…
December 23, 2011
Man arrested in Spain over Madonna song leak
Spanish police have arrested and charged a man with illegally leaking an early version of a new Madonna song. The 31-year-old is alleged to have put a demo of Gimme All Your Luvin on the internet in November. The investigation began after lawyers…
December 23, 2011
Kartel co-accused remanded
The two men who were charged in relation to the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams for which dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel, is also charged were remanded in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Andre St. John and Shane…
December 23, 2011
Maya Angelou defuses ‘feud’ with Common
It was reported earlier this week that Dr. Maya Angelou was upset with the rapper Common over his use of the "N" word on his new album, but Angelou has since clarified that there isn't a dispute. Common's just-released "The Dreamer/The Believer"…