September 5, 2012
Son of US judge charged with murder in Puerto Rico
The son of a U.S. federal court judge in Puerto Rico is charged with killing his wife in a case that has been subject of intense media coverage on the island all summer. Pablo Casellas Toro was taken into custody after surrendering in the company of…
September 5, 2012
Pressure on T&T Prime Minister to fire Jack Warner
Members of the Congress of the People (COP) has renewed pressure on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to take action in relation to Minister of National Security Jack Warner from her Cabinet.Party officials confirmed the National Council of the…
September 5, 2012
Dominican-U.S. operation nets 1,525Ks cocaine at sea
The National Drug Control Agency, the Navy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized 1,525 kilos of cocaine near the coast of Saona island Tuesday, one of the biggest drug busts so far this year. The DNCD said four people were…
July 26, 2012
Grenada opposition leader slams government property purchase
Opposition leader, Dr Keith Mitchell, has described the Grenada government’s recent purchase of property, at a cost of $2 million, as inappropriate, untimely and irresponsible, particularly in light of the difficulties the government has been…
July 26, 2012
IMF completes second review of St Kitts-Nevis, disburses US$4.83 million
The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday its executive board has completed the second review of St Kitts and Nevis’ economic performance under a programme supported by a 36-month Stand-by Arrangement (SBA). In a…
July 26, 2012
Guyanese charged for malpractice – police seize equipment
Guyanese National, Howard Earl has been charged for allegedly practicing medicine in St.Lucia without a proper license and not being a registered medical practitioner. The office he used to practise his illegal activities have been closed by police…
July 26, 2012
6-year old crushed by car
A six year old lad is dead and police have begun their investigations into the circumstances leading to his death.Reports are that the boy was crushed by a car which was under repairs by his step-father. A police release said about 10:45AM Ajay…
July 23, 2012
Ingraham bows out of politics
Bahamas' former prime minister Hubert Ingraham, 65, whose Free National Movement (FNM) was defeated in the May 7 general election, said his resignation becomes effective from August 31 this year. He said one of the reasons for his postponement is to…
July 23, 2012
IMF team in Jamaica today
The country will today welcome another high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the Government presses ahead with plans to negotiate a new agreement with the lending agency. Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips, in his…
July 23, 2012
Bajan fishermen held in Trinidad
Two Barbadian fishermen are now in the care of Trinidad and Tobago authorities, after they were arrested and charged for illegal fishing in Tobago waters. The arrested is currently receiving the attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…