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December 19, 2011

Canada to revoke citizenship

In the wake of what has been described as heightened fraudulent claims for asylum in Canada by Vincentians and other Caribbean nationals, the Canadian government says that it intends to revoke the citizenship of at least 1,800 immigrants who…

December 19, 2011

T&T Aviation chief calls on Caricom states: Adhere to revised Chag treaty

Director general of the T&T Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) Ramesh Lutchmedial has called on his Caricom counterparts to follow in T&T’s footsteps and fully comply with the aviation requirements of the revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. He said T&T…

December 19, 2011

UK keeps increased APD tax, Region claims discrimination

The British Government has reneged on its promise to suspend an increase in the Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax, and has given no assurance for a review. The 8.5 per cent increase effective April 1, 2012, has met with strong opposition from…

December 19, 2011

CHTA raps Brit stance on APD

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has strongly condemned the British government’s decision not to change its air passenger duty (APD) banding structure. This followed the announcement a week ago that rates to the Caribbean would…

December 19, 2011

Jagged Edge Flakes on Fan’s Wedding Day: Fan is Suing

A Jagged Edge fan is disappointed with the band since the group…

December 19, 2011

Packers’ perfect season ends with 19-14 loss to KC

Mike McCarthy never put a whole lot of stock in a perfect season, except as a means of gaining home-field…

December 19, 2011

Polian rules out Manning’s return

The Colts will have to win their last two games the same way they tried to win their first 14 -- without Peyton Manning. Minutes after the previously winless Colts got their first win, 27-13 over Tennessee, team vice chairman Bill Polian said the…

December 19, 2011

Lebron Heats this up & the Thunders shock Dallas

LeBron James scored 19 points and the Miami Heat got their preseason off to an easy start, running away to beat the Orlando Magic 118-85 on Sunday night. Terrel Harris scored 16, while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh each had 14 for Miami. The Heat led…

December 19, 2011

Former first-class umpire Harrison dies at 77

Nigel Harrison, the former Barbadian first-class umpire, has died after a brief illness. He was 77. Harrison stood in several matches in the 1980s in the Shell Shield and Red Stripe Cup championships, as well as regional one-day matches. He was…

December 19, 2011

‘Wonder Boy’ Steve Bennett is dead

Racing was dealt a severe blow yesterday when 89-year-old racing legend, Dr Steve Bennett  passed away at his home on Gordon Street, St Augustine. Dr Bennett was the son of Oliver “Penlyn” Bennett, another racing legend and May Bennett (both…