October 26, 2011
New Jamaican PM becomes region’s youngest
History was created on Sunday, when 39-year-old Andrew Michael Holness was sworn in as Jamaica’s youngest prime minister. In a 90-minute ceremony presided over by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and attended by some 4,000 guests, the country’s…
October 26, 2011
Trinidad and Tobago to launch first drug treatment court in 2012 with OAS support
Trinidad and Tobago will launch the country’s first drug treatment court in 2012, to include technical assistance, training and cooperation from the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States…
October 26, 2011
Did Mark Cuban propose dumping cap?
The NBA and its players association can't even agree on what Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban proposed during a meeting between owners and players last week.
October 26, 2011
WICB advertising three positions
The West Indies Cricket Board is currently advertising for three positions. The three positions are: 1. Corporate Secretary – based in Antigua 2. Manager – Cricket Development – based in Antigua 3. Head Coach – Sagicor High Performance Centre…
October 26, 2011
Former Reggae Boy Griffiths passes on
Former Reggae Boy Winston 'Fanna' Griffiths died at the May Pen Hospital on Sunday. Griffiths, born September 12, 1978, was seen as one of the most talented footballers to have come out of the parish of Clarendon. Griffiths, an attacking…
October 26, 2011
England suffer 5-0 series defeat in India after collapse in Kolkata
England crashed to a 5-0 series whitewash against India after a shocking collapse led to a 95-run defeat in the final match in Kolkata. Chasing 272, openers Craig Kieswetter (63) and Alastair Cook (60) made a flying start with a 129-run stand. But…
October 26, 2011
WTA Championships Istanbul: Wozniacki wins as Sharapova loses
World number one Caroline Wozniacki beat Agnieszka Radwanska on the first day of the year-ending WTA Championship as Maria Sharapova lost to Sam Stosur. Wozniacki won 5-7 6-2 6-4, while Sharapova, her nearest rival to top the year-end rankings,…
October 26, 2011
Boeing’s Dreamliner set for maiden commercial flight
After three years of delays, Boeing's Dreamliner jet is set for its maiden commercial voyage.
The…
October 26, 2011
Amazon profits dive after heavy Kindle investment
Profits at the online retailer Amazon have dropped 73% after the company invested heavily in the Kindle tablet computer. The company, the world's largest online internet retailer, said third quarter net income was $63m (£40m, 45m euros). During the…
October 26, 2011
Indiana Town’s Economy Benefits from Canadian Oil Boom
The town of Whiting, Indiana, is home to the largest inland oil refinery in the United States. The energy company BP operates the Whiting Refinery, which originally was built by the Standard Oil Company in 1889. Now with heavier crude oil piped…