July 8, 2014
Israel ‘ready for escalation’ of Gaza conflict
At least 12 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials say, as the Israeli military prepares "all options" to stop rocket fire. Six people died in an air strike on a house in Khan Younis, while four were killed when a car was…
July 8, 2014
Obama requests $3.7bn to fix border crisis
President Barack Obama has asked Congress for $3.7bn (£2.2bn) in extra funding to tackle an immigration crisis at the southern border. More than 50,000 unaccompanied children - most from Central America - have been caught trying to cross illegally…
July 8, 2014
Japan’s Okinawa lashed by Typhoon Neoguri
A powerful typhoon has lashed Japan's Okinawa island chain, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek shelter. Typhoon Neoguri passed over the islands on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and winds carrying gusts of up to 252km/h (151 mph). Flights…
July 8, 2014
Grenada Governor General to be knighted on Friday
Governor-General, Dr Cecile La Grenade, is to be knighted during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace in England on Friday. A brief government statement said Dame La Grenade will have a private audience with Her Majesty The Queen on the July 9,…
July 8, 2014
Jamaicans to benefit from US$37-m public sector project – World Bank
The World Bank says Jamaicans will benefit from improved service delivery and enhanced business climate as a result of a US$37 million project for public sector transformation. The Washington-based financial institution said that the project will…
July 8, 2014
Teacher admits sexually assaulting students in Cayman
A thirty-two year old school teacher pleaded guilty to indecent assault on Friday as well as possessing an indecent image of a child in connection with allegations, that he sexually molested at least three students in his care. Delroy James who…
July 8, 2014
TNT state picks up US$1.3m tab for footballers
Former national football player Brent Sancho was brought to tears as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar agreed to pay the Soca Warriors the outstanding US$1.3 million for their role in the 2006 Fifa World Cup campaign in Germany. That figure…
July 8, 2014
Senior official arrested for scalping
A senior executive with the official World Cup corporate hospitality provider was arrested yesterday in the plush beachside hotel where FIFA President Sepp Blatter is staying, as part of a Brazilian police investigation into illegal ticket sales.…
July 5, 2014
Shakira, Wyclef to perform at World Cup closing ceremony
Colombian pop star Shakira and hip hop artist Wyclef Jean will perform at the World Cup's closing ceremony in Brazil. Shakira will be at the World Cup for the third time and sing her ‘La la la (Brazil 2014)’ with Brazil's Carlinhos Brown ahead of…
July 5, 2014
World Bank funds for Grenada
The Grenada government says the World Bank has approved a US$15 million disbursement for the island. It follows last week's approval by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a US$21.9 million structural adjustment programme. A government…