October 31, 2011
Businesses hoping for a reasonable Christmas in Barbados
Traditionally, Christmas signified a major boost for many businesses in the retail industry in Barbados, especially food items and hardware. However, the recession has continued to produce lower numbers and it is possible this year will be no…
October 31, 2011
Nicki Minaj Confronted Maid – Cops were called
According to TMZ.com Nicki Minaj and boyfriend Safaree had an altercation with a maid, where cops were called in.. However no arrest was made. TMZ report Here's the backstory. Law enforcement tells us, a couple of weeks ago, Nicki's maid took…
October 31, 2011
Barry Manilow helps tornado ravaged town
Barry Manilow not only writes the songs, he makes sure kids can too. The singer-songwriter visited tornado ravaged Joplin, Missouri, Thursday and donated $300,000 in musical instruments to the town's schools through his non-profit Manilow Music…
October 31, 2011
Shawn Storm, Moonie & Kartel remain behind bars
Portmore Empire member Shawn Storm is back behind bars for the second time in the last two weeks. Storm, whose real name is Shawn Campbell, was summoned by the Constant Spring Police earlier this week. The “My Life” deejay turned himself over to…
October 31, 2011
Lawyers in Jamaica aim at pirates – UWI seminars strengthen anti-piracy thrust
Late last month resident magistrates (RMs) from across the island gathered in the Faculty of Law building, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in preparation to pass judgement on pirates. Pirates of legitimate goods, that is. Natalie…
October 31, 2011
Fox to revive iconic ‘In Living Color’ sketch comedy show
The landmark sketch comedy series "In Living Color" -- which became famous in the early 1990s thanks to characters like clumsy Fire Marshal Bill and the dour Homey D. Clown -- has been revived nearly two decades after it last aired, the Fox…
October 31, 2011
Steelers solve Brady, Patriots 25-17
The Pittsburgh Steelers no longer have a Tom Brady problem. And that may be a problem for the rest of the NFL. Old, slow and over? Not quite yet. Ben Roethlisberger picked apart the NFL’s worst defense and the Steelers rattled the nearly unflappable…
October 31, 2011
Rory McIlroy wins Shanghai Masters after sudden-death play-off
US Open champion Rory McIlroy beat American Anthony Kim in a play-off to win the Shanghai Masters and claim the richest prize in golf - £1.24m ($2m). McIlroy gave up an early three-shot lead before rallying on the back nine to finish level with Kim…
October 31, 2011
WTA Championships: Petra Kvitova beats Victoria Azarenka
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova clinched the WTA Championships with a battling 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Victoria Azarenka in Istanbul. Kvitova swept into a 5-0 lead but a resurgent Azarenka forced her to dig deep to earn the opener before…
October 31, 2011
Former Colombian rebel elected mayor of capital, Bogota
A former left-wing rebel has been elected mayor of the capital, Bogota, as Colombians vote in local elections. Gustavo Petro, 51, a former guerrilla with the defunct M-19 movement, won 32% of the vote after running a "zero corruption" campaign.…