July 16, 2017
Weather Update for Sunday July 16th,2017
GENERAL SITUATION: A SURFACE TROUGH ACROSS THE BAHAMAS COUPLED WITH DEEP LAYERED TROUGHING CONTINUES TO INCREASE SHOWER CHANCES OVER THE ISLANDS. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BOATERS AND BEACHGOERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT FOR THE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS. ALL AREAS…
July 14, 2017
Social Media Statements on Brandie Nova Anderson false says IC & AG
The Integrity Commission & the Attorney General's Chambers jointly released a statement to RTC News following a fake story. This matter on a publication by someone who appears to be under a pseudonym has been published on various social media…
July 14, 2017
Floyd Mayweather uses homophobic slur after accusing Conor McGregor of racism
Floyd Mayweather used a homophobic slur after accusing Conor McGregor of racist comments during the media tour to promote their Las Vegas fight. Mayweather will face UFC lightweight title-holder McGregor in 12 rounds under boxing rules in August.…
July 14, 2017
Knicks halt Carmelo Anthony trade talks
The New York Knicks are reportedly putting the brakes on talks to trade Carmello Anthony. League sources told ESPN that the team is considering the possibility of reincorporating the small forward into the franchise. The Knicks were in talks for…
July 14, 2017
Bucks to schedule free-agency meeting with Derrick Rose
The Milwaukee Bucks are in talks with representatives for free-agent point guard Derrick Rose, sources tell ESPN. The two sides will schedule a meeting that will be held in Los Angeles. One concern in the agreement with Milwaukee has been…
July 14, 2017
Tyler Perry inks major film and television deal with Viacom
Tyler Perry has just signed a major wide ranging content deal with Viacom. According to Variety, Perry has confirmed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures which will also allow him to produce TV shows for BET and other Viacom networks. The film…
July 14, 2017
DMX posts $500,000 bail following Thursday arrest, released from jail
DMX has been released from jail after posting $500,000 bail. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, surrendered to law enforcement agents Thursday on tax evasion charges and was subsequently arrested. As previously reported, Simmons faces federal charges…
July 14, 2017
Trump at Bastille Day was Deeply Symbolic
U.S. President Donald Trump was the guest of honor Friday at France’s Bastille Day celebrations, an elaborate display that included military bands, flyovers by American jet fighters, and a parade that lasted more than two hours to mark the…
July 14, 2017
3.5 magnitude quake rocks BVI
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.50 was felt in the British Virgin Islands late Thursday. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network says the quake occurred 7:23 pm (local time) at 18.27, longitude 64.66, or 16.67 kilometres south-south-east of Road Town,…
July 14, 2017
CDB and UN Agencies partnering to achieve SDGs in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women have embarked on a collaborative approach, combining technical expertise and lessons learned over their many years of development work in the Region. In a time of shrinking resources,…