July 15, 2011
Henry Bellingham visits the Turks and Caicos Islands
UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Henry Bellingham arrived in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) this afternoon at the start of his second visit to the British Overseas Territory. The Minister’s visit comes after the making of…
July 15, 2011
Kate Winslet drama Mildred Pierce leads Emmy pack
Kate Winslet's TV drama Mildred Pierce leads this year's race for the US Emmy awards, with 21 nominations. The Oscar-winning actress is up against Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern and Jean Marsh in the best actress in a mini-series category.…
July 15, 2011
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries to Marry Next Month
Kim Kardashian and her fiance Kris Humphries, who began dating last November, have announced that August 20 will be their wedding day. E! cameras for her reality series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” will likely film the event for a future…
July 15, 2011
The Big Analytical: Shaq Joins TNT as NBA Analyst
Retired NBA star Shaquille O’Neal had his choice of networks clamoring to nab him as a commentator, but TNT’s “Inside the NBA” studio show had been O’Neal’s favorite as a player, so today’s announcement was a foregone conclusion. According to the…
July 15, 2011
YouTube blocks Lady Gaga channel
Lady Gaga's official YouTube channel has been suspended by the video sharing website. People who click on it expecting to see material posted by the Born This Way singer are greeted with a simple message. "This account has been suspended due to…
July 15, 2011
Ted Danson to join CSI in autumn
Cheers star Ted Danson is to join hit US forensic drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, it has been announced. The 63-year-old will star as the new team supervisor when the 12th series begins this autumn, broadcaster CBS said. He replaces Laurence…
July 15, 2011
OAS presents new report on the progress of drug control in the Americas
The Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Thursday published its latest report on the progress of drug control in the region, containing 350 recommendations for countries facing this…
July 15, 2011
Venezuela’s Chavez expects further cancer therapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has acknowledged that he expects to have radiotherapy or chemotherapy in his ongoing cancer treatment. But he still did not say what type of cancer he has, in a telephone interview with state TV. Mr Chavez had…
July 15, 2011
Haiti law firm protests Martelly’s PM pick
A Haitian law firm is urging the legislature to investigate President Michel Martelly's new pick for prime minister over allegations he committed crimes as a justice minister. The International Bureau of Lawyers says it has filed a petition with…
July 15, 2011
New body to improve prison conditions in Caribbean
Rajkumar Ramroop was appointed to serve as Public Relations Officer of the newly formed Caribbean Association of Corrections (CAC) at a meeting at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Barbados, July 4 –8. Ramroop is also the President of the Trinidad and…