May 31, 2019
Cardi B appears in court; misdemeanor assault charges could be upgraded
Cardi B appeared in criminal court in New York City Friday on the first day of her trial on misdemeanor assault charges, and there is a possibility the charges could be upgraded. She told the judge she would not testify, and prosecutors announced…
May 28, 2019
Major Cycling event during Heroes day weekend
The third annual IGA National Heroes Day Cycling Classic took place on Sunday 26th May 2019 from the IGA Supermarket Parking Lot. There were four races split over four categories, though the rains delayed the start of the races, the weather did not…
May 28, 2019
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga dies at 89
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon.Edward Seaga has died. Seaga, who turned 89 today, is Jamaica's fifth prime minister, from 1980 to 1989, and the leader of the JLP from 1974 to 2005 when he retired from active politics. Since his retirement he…
May 28, 2019
Antiguan gov’t says Canadian banks want to withdraw from the island
The Antigua and Barbuda government is defending its position regarding the sale of Soctiabank operations here even as it announced that all the Canadian banks operating here have expressed a desire to leave the country. Prime Minister Gaston Browne,…
May 28, 2019
France and Germany differ on Brussels’ top job
Signs of disagreement have emerged between France and Germany as EU leaders meet following elections that shifted the balance in parliament. The talks are a chance to assess the new political landscape and consider candidates for the EU's top jobs.…
May 28, 2019
Johnson & Johnson faces trial over opioid crisis
Johnson & Johnson, one of the world's largest drug manufacturers, has gone on trial in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit by the US state of Oklahoma. Prosecutors accuse the firm of deceptively marketing painkillers and downplaying addiction risks,…
May 28, 2019
Nude Photo leaked of Iggy
Iggy Azalea has deactivated her social media accounts, after her topless photos were leaked online. The pictures were taken during a photoshoot for GQ magazine in 2016, but never intended for publication. The Australian rapper said she felt…
May 21, 2019
National Trust hosts two Community College interns
The Turks and Caicos National Trust through its “Power of Partnership” initiative launched since 2014, highlighted the concept as one of its key programme strategies for the immediate past institutional year, and has seen fit to continue with the…
May 21, 2019
Johnny Depp accuses Amber Heard of domestic abuse
Hollywood star Johnny Depp has denied physically abusing ex-wife Amber Heard, arguing that it was she who abused him during their relationship. In newly filed court documents as part of his $50m (£39m) defamation case against her, Depp accused Heard…
May 21, 2019
‘One last chance’ to get Brexit done says May
Theresa May has told MPs they have "one last chance" to deliver Brexit, as she set out a "new Brexit deal". MPs will get a vote on whether to hold another referendum if they back the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill, she said. The bill also contains new…