April 21, 2023
Prosecutors dismiss Alec Baldwin charge
Prosecutors have formally dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust, ” citing new evidence and the need for more time to investigate. In a…
April 21, 2023
Peru ex-president to be extradited from US Published
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has surrendered himself to US authorities, in order to be extradited to Lima. Mr Toledo, 77, is accused of taking $20m (£15m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company while in office between 2001 and…
April 21, 2023
Department of Correction and Rehabilitation Assists Ailing Animals
Working with the Department of Agriculture and community volunteers, this week saw the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation receive four badly injured donkeys in need of specific care and a safe place to live whilst they recover.All four…
April 21, 2023
MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT HOST ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING
Recognizing the important role of Administrative Staff throughout the Government, the Ministry of Physical Planning Infrastructure Development hosted a one-day training session for its Administrative Officers on April 13, 2023, under the theme, “We…
April 20, 2023
Elon Musk’s big rocket explodes on test flight
Elon Musk's SpaceX company's mammoth new rocket, Starship, has exploded on its maiden flight. No one was hurt in the uncrewed test that lifted off from Texas' east coast on Thursday morning local time. After around three minutes into the flight, the…
April 20, 2023
TWO CREW CONVICTED OF ASSISTING THE ILLEGAL ENTRY OF NINETY HAITIAN MIGRANTS
Two members of the crew of a Haitian trade vessel have been found guilty of assisting the illegal entry of ninety Haitian migrants into the Turks and Caicos Islands. Following an intelligence-led operation, ninety migrants – 64 men, 24 women and 2…
April 20, 2023
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over Twitter data
Twitter boss Elon Musk has threatened to sue Microsoft as he accused the technology giant of using data from his social media company without permission. "They trained illegally using Twitter data. Lawsuit time," the multi-billionaire said in a…
April 20, 2023
Missy Elliott to be honored at 2023 Black Music Honors
Missy Elliott is one of the honorees at this year's Black Music Honors. She'll be recognized for her contributions to both African American culture and music alongside fellow guests of honor SWV, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Jeffrey Osborne and The…
April 20, 2023
Jamaica Tourism Sector to conduct study on the impacts of 20,000 hotel rooms -Coming
Edmund Bartlett, the Government's point man on the tourism sector, has determined that much more needs to be known about the possible impact of the approximately 20,000 new hotel rooms which are to be built in Jamaica over the next five to 10……
April 20, 2023
Tiger Woods has ‘successful’ ankle surgery after withdrawing from Masters
Tiger Woods has had "successful" ankle fusion surgery following his recent withdrawal from the Masters. The 15-time major winner pulled out during the third round at Augusta after reaggravating a heel pain problem. He had an operation on Wednesday…