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December 13, 2010

Chanderpaul, Sarwan in Guyana CT20 training squad

Veteran West Indies left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul and out-of-favour middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan have been included in a 22-man Guyana squad to begin preparation for their defence of next month’s Caribbean Twenty20 title. The squad…

December 13, 2010

Olympic Marathoner Keith Brantly To Participate in MARATHON BAHAMAS 2011

With a running career spanning three decades, many experts consider Keith Brantly to be one of the most successful Long Distance Runners in United States distance running history. Keith has enjoyed successes in national and international…

December 13, 2010

In Haiti, Palin urges U.S. to do more to help

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was in Haiti on Sunday, urging the U.S government and other…

December 13, 2010

A flamboyant performer, ‘Sweet Mickey’ is now Haiti’s favorite son

Michel Martelly is not used to being confined to his home. After all, he…

December 13, 2010

Poor Government revenue could lead to cuts

Yesterday Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox told the House of Assembly Government received $446 million in revenue during the first half of the 2010/2011 fiscal year. BDA Finance spokesman Michael Fahy said he believed this meant…

December 13, 2010

Calm returns to Haiti

An eerie calm has returned to Haiti  today, following two full days of riots in the wake of the announced presidential and legislative elections’ results. Police and political observers here said there has been no widespread violence in the last…

December 13, 2010

False imprisonment costs State $55,000

A Penal resident who was kept for 15 hours in police custody in 2004 after being arrested on an invalid warrant has been awarded $55,094 in damages for false imprisonment. Nankishoer Rajpath was awarded the sum on Friday when he succeeded in his…

December 13, 2010

Snowstorm wreaks havoc, barrels east; Metrodome roof collapses

A powerful snowstorm barreled east through the Midwest…

December 13, 2010

South Korea to conduct naval drills

A new round of naval firing drills in South Korea is scheduled to steer clear of border islands, defense officials told the Yonhap News Agency on Sunday. The exercises, which will start Monday and end Friday, will take place off coasts on all…

December 13, 2010

At least 4 dead, 20 rescued, 17 missing after ship sinks off Antarctic

A South Korean fishing vessel sank Monday in frigid ocean waters about 1,000 nautical miles north of McMurdo Station in Antarctica, killing at least 4 people while at least 20 were rescued, according to maritime officials. A time-sensitive…