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March 28, 2011

BBC Caribbean Service makes final broadcast

The BBC Caribbean Service has made its final broadcast, ending seven decades of programming for…

March 28, 2011

Barbados denies mistreating Jamaican woman

Barbados’ Foreign Affairs Minister, Maxine McClean has dismissed allegations by a Jamaican woman who says she was mistreated by Barbadian immigration officials on a visit to the country two weeks ago. The woman, Shanique Myrie says she was…

March 28, 2011

Nate Dogg Celebrated at Services Saturday

In Southern California, California, about 1,000 fans…

March 27, 2011

Gyptian, Machel & Damian Marley leads IRAWMA Awards

The list of nominees for the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) are in and some of the biggest names in the region will be given an award come May 28th. Last year hottest international Reggae star Gyptian, leads the list of…

March 27, 2011

Midnight carnival big hit in Barbados

BARBADOS’ first premium, all-inclusive midnight costume carnival was “definitely a hit”. Hundreds of tourists and locals “partied like never before” as they participated in the event that started at the bottom of Holders Hill, St James at midnight…

March 27, 2011

Disappointing Windies

The West Indies made it to the quarter-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup but their…

March 27, 2011

Bobcats send Knicks to 6th straight loss, 114-106

In the span of just a few days, the Charlotte Bobcats have somehow climbed back into playoff contention while the New York Knicks are facing questions about a potential monumental collapse. And Carmelo Anthony is as dumbfounded as anybody. The…

March 27, 2011

Brazil beats Scotland 2-0

Neymar strengthened his burgeoning reputation with both of Brazil's goals as they saw off Scotland in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium. Jadson and Leandro Damiao went close before Neymar fired Brazil in front near the end of the first half. The…

March 27, 2011

Roger Federer equals Pete Sampras win record

World number three Roger Federer has equalled Pete Sampras' total of career singles victories. Federer drew level with the seven-time Wimbledon champion on 762 wins by beating Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3 6-3 in the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Only six…

March 27, 2011

Scot Paul Lawrie breaks title drought in Andalucia

Paul Lawrie won his first tournament since 2002 with a one-shot victory at the Andalucia Open in Malaga on Sunday. The 1999 Open winner led by one shot at the start of the day but fell three strokes behind over the front nine. Lawrie regained his…