February 15, 2022
Simone Biles is getting married!
The Olympic gold medalist shared a post Tuesday announcing her engagement to Jonathan Owens, whom she's been dating since 2020. Alongside four photos of the moment Owens proposed, Biles wrote: "WOKE UP A FIANCÉE I can't wait to spend forever &…
February 15, 2022
West Indies players picked for IPL franchise in weekend auction
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has congratulated the West Indies players who secured contracts with franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the biggest and most lucrative global T20 franchise tournament, which was conducted in Bengaluru over the…
February 14, 2022
Canada police clear key border bridge but protests still crippling Ottawa
Canadian police on Sunday cleared a key US border bridge occupied by trucker-led demonstrators angry over COVID-19 restrictions, towing vehicles and making "several" arrests in their bid to quell a movement that has also paralysed downtown Ottawa.…
February 14, 2022
Consumer prices jump 7.5%, fastest pace in 40 years
The Labor Department says the prices Americans are paying climbed rapidly last month and are jumping at a pace not seen in 40 years. The department says the consumer price index -- a key measure of inflation -- surged 7.5 percent over the last 12…
February 14, 2022
Rihanna considering baby name that honors her Barbadian heritage
Although we don't know when Rihanna will give birth to her first child, we may know a bit about what she will name her little one. According to Us Weekly, the "Umbrella" singer will chose a name that honors both her and father A$AP Rocky's heritage.…
February 14, 2022
Direct red card appeals system to debut in CONCACAF 2022 senior competitions
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has introduced an appeals system for direct red cards for its senior competitions, starting with the 2022 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League which begins…
February 14, 2022
New York City officially opens Caribbean Marketplace in Brooklyn
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced the opening and rebranding of Flatbush Central—formerly Flatbush Caton Market—the revitalized marketplace that has been part of the fabric of the Caribbean community in…
February 9, 2022
Canadian PM calls protest ‘unacceptable’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit out at protests by truckers around the country as "unacceptable". Speaking to parliament in Ottawa, he defended the Covid restrictions that have prompted truckers to converge on the nation's…
February 9, 2022
Prime Minister Pierre tests positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-219), according to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday. It said that as part of the protocols established by the OPM, Prime…
February 9, 2022
Rob Gronkowski gives honest advice to student athletes who dream of going pro
With the Super Bowl on Sunday, it'll reignite student athletes' determination to one day play in the Big Game themselves. Statistically, just 0.00075 percent of all high school football players go pro, according to LeagueSide. NFL star Rob…