November 15, 2014
Bermuda football matches called off
Football matches have been called off in Bermuda this weekend in the wake of a series of shootings that left four people injured. All games, from Premier Division to Under-16, have been postponed by the Bermuda Football Association (BFA). A BFA…
November 15, 2014
Five Trinidadians on terrorism charges in Venezuela
Seven months after they were detained by Venezuelan authorities, five Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been charged with terrorism and criminal conspiracy. The Trinidad Express newspaper Saturday named the five as Dominic Clive Pitilal, 33; Andre…
November 15, 2014
Yahoo Mail users furious over disruptions
Yahoo Mail users vented their anger on Twitter Friday about disruptions plaguing the free messaging service. Website Downrightnow.com, which monitors popular online services, displayed a graph showing multiple disruptions of Yahoo Mail in the past…
November 14, 2014
Auto makers unite to protect drivers from computerized cars
Nineteen auto makers accounting for most of the passenger cars and trucks sold in the U.S. have signed onto a set of principles they say will protect motorists’ privacy in an era when computerized cars pass along more information about their drivers…
November 14, 2014
YouTube Music Key subscription service is unveiled
Google's YouTube is starting a subscription service that allows users to stream ad-free music videos and to download them for offline use. The £9.99 monthly fee for Music Key also provides membership to Google Play All Access, its existing…
November 14, 2014
US-led Airstrikes Pummel IS Targets Near Kobani
Large plumes of smoke rose in the air in the border region around Kobani on Thursday as a U.S.-led coalition launched more airstrikes against Islamic State targets. Loud explosions were heard on the Turkish border with Syria as clouds of smoke…
November 14, 2014
Obama Calls on Russia to Respect Ukraine Cease-fire
President Barack Obama has called on Russia to honor a September cease-fire between Kyiv and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said President Obama delivered the message to Russian…
November 14, 2014
St Lucia Opposition demands report on state of economy
St Lucia's main opposition United Workers Party is calling on the Kenny Anthony administration to provide a report on the state of the local economy. Opposition leader Allen Chastanet at a press conference last night said the time has come for…
November 14, 2014
Kazz Forbes shines at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase
Kazz Forbes and his label, Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) delivered a highly praised fashion runway presentation at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) as a Guest Designer during the event’s finale on November 8th at Fort Charlotte,…
November 14, 2014
TCIG Mourns the Passing of Director of Agriculture, Ms. Margaret Kalloo
The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture join with colleagues from the sub-region and internationally in mourning the untimely death of the Director of Agriculture, Ms. Margaret Kalloo, née, Boodram; every…