November 25, 2014
Gov’t bans importation of used and reconditioned vehicles
A decision by Cabinet in Antigua to ban the importation of used cars older than five years has met strong condemnation from segments of the population. The DAILY OBSERVER media received a press release from the Environment Division that read:…
November 25, 2014
US economy grows faster than first forecast
The US economy grew much faster than first reported during the third quarter, official figures have shown. It expanded at an annualised rate of 3.9% between July and September, up from the 3.5% first estimated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The…
November 25, 2014
Flight attendant guilty of money laundering
A Dominican flight attendant was on Monday fined EC$10,000 to be paid forthwith or spend 9 months in jail in connection with two money laundering charges. Thirty-year-old Sherita Kernelle Newton, an employee of regional carrier LIAT, was charged…
November 25, 2014
Flyers defeats Steelers & Police arrested Coco Cola in PABA
The Flyers defeated the Steelers in a very close game 59-57 on Friday night. New coach Alvarado Parker coached a very good game and players are buying into his philosophy of discipline and hard work. The teams newest player, Reo Stubbs who…
November 25, 2014
Australia’s Phil Hughes ‘critical’ after being hit by cricket ball
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney. The 25-year-old South Australia batsman, who has played for his country, collapsed after he was struck by a "bouncer" from…
November 25, 2014
TCI Cabinet discussed key issues at last meeting
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 19 November 2014 at the NJS Francis Building on Grand Turk. All Ministers were present at this cabinet meeting. · Agreed it was minded to increase…
November 25, 2014
Jamaica to face Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay in Copa America
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have been drawn in a group of South American giants in their baptism to the CONMEBOL Copa America, the Holy Grail of South American football. Jamaica, the first Caribbean team to be invited to the tournament, will go up against…
November 25, 2014
Gayle, Pollard fail in Ram Slam Twenty20 League
Big-hitting Chris Gayle failed as Lions crashed to a heavy 77-run defeat to Cape Cobras in the South Africa Ram Slam Twenty20 League here on Sunday. Chasing 155 for victory at Newlands, Lions were bundled out for 77 off 15.3 overs, to plunge to only…
November 25, 2014
More Cosby claims keep coming
TV legend Bill Cosby has denounced the sexual assault allegations against him as "innuendo," but the claims keep coming, amid talk of the fall of an icon. "He's trying to go on with the show, but the damage may be irrevocable," said celebrity bible…
November 25, 2014
Halle Berry Takes Gabriel Aubry to Court After He Straightened Nahla’s Hair
Halle Berry and her ex Gabriel Aubry have just resolved an issue about their daughter's hair in court. According to TMZ, Berry said Aubry was trying to change their daughter's appearance so that she looks less like African American by straightening…