February 26, 2015
Al-Shabab Targets Somali Presidential Palace
Somalia militant group Al-Shabab carried out a mortar attack at the presidential palace Thursday, and witnesses said one person was killed. Security officials confirmed the attack but did not release any information on casualties. Police said they…
February 26, 2015
Anguilla HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY dissolved and RETURNING OFFICERS sworn-in
The Anguilla House of Assembly has today been dissolved in advance of the forthcoming election as provided for by subsection (2) of section 63 of the Constitution of Anguilla. The election must now take place on or before Friday 24 April 2015. A…
February 26, 2015
Gayle hits first ever World Cup double century
West Indies opener Chris Gayle became the first batsman to score a double century in a World Cup innings when he reached the landmark against Zimbabwe in a Pool B clash in Canberra on Tuesday. Gayle, who might have been given out lbw before he had…
February 23, 2015
DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, HON. AKIERRA MISSICK BREAKS GROUND FOR LONG BAY HIGH SCHOOL
I am grateful for all of you attending this ceremony today, and recognize my fellow politicians past, and present who took the time to be here to share with the Ministry on this occasion. Regardless of your political persuasion, your motivation to…
February 19, 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2, the follow-up to summer 2012’s smash hit. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. Writer Kay Cannon returns…
February 18, 2015
Machel Montano performs ‘Like ah Boss’ to retain Power Soca Monarch title
Trinidadian Soca star, Machel Montano, retained the Power Soca Monarch title during the early hours of Saturday holding off a strong challenge from Neil “Iwer” George and veteran comedienne Nikki Crosby during the “Fantastic Friday” celebrations as…
February 18, 2015
New initiative funded by the FSC assists banks
The Turks and Caicos financial Services Commission (FSC) today announced that a recently set up Committee, made of representatives from all TCI licensed banks and chaired by the Commission, will be meeting tomorrow Tuesday February 17th, 2015.…
February 18, 2015
Grenada Gets $1.6 Million Grant from Germany for Green Energy
Germany’s government has agreed to provide just under $1.6 million in funding to support reforms in Grenada’s energy sector. The funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety is for a…
February 18, 2015
LIAT aims to cut over 150 employees reducing costs by EC$13 million per year
The financially strapped regional airline, LIAT, has announced plans for a voluntary separation package (VSEP) that could result in more than 150 employees being removed from the company’s payroll. Chief executive officer David Evans said LIAT will…
February 17, 2015
PABA Teams raises the bar ahead of All-Star Games
As the PABA All Star weekend draws closer, action continues to burn up the PABA Basketball league in Provo. In the first game, the Five Cays Knights defeated the Steelers 62-48 while in the second game the Stallions galloped all over the HAB Sonics…