March 27, 2012
Pope Benedict calls for open society during Cuba visit
Pope Benedict XVI has urged Cubans to build an "open and renewed society", at the start of the first papal visit to the communist-run country in 14 years. At a Mass in front of some 200,000 people in the eastern city of Santiago, he called for a…
March 27, 2012
Jamaica: PNP AGAIN! Governing party thumps JLP in Local Gov’t Elections
THE ruling People’s National Party (PNP) demolished the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in yesterday’s Local Government Elections, taking 12 of the 13 parish councils, among them the prized Kingston and St Andrew Corporation in the capital…
March 27, 2012
Three men slashed and killed in Barbados following domestic disputes
Three men were stabbed to death in less than 24 hours following separate domestic disputes incidents between Friday afternoon and the early hours of Saturday morning. And, police are today questioning a woman and a man in connection with two of…
March 27, 2012
Trinidad contravenes CARICOM treaty – PM
St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves on Monday said insurance laws in Trinidad and Tobago contravene the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) treaty and allow the oil rich twin island republic to treat its nationals favourably following the…
March 27, 2012
Human rights in Cuba deteriorate, warns Amnesty
Cuba has intensified its harassment of dissidents and human rights activists, according to Amnesty International. The campaign group's report says the number of people intimidated and taken into custody has risen sharply over the past two years. It…
March 26, 2012
Voting time again! – JLP, PNP confident of victory in Jamaica
JAMAICANS head to the polls today for the second time in three months, to cast their ballots for local government representatives in 228 divisions across 63 constituencies. A total of 478 candidates were nominated on March 5, with the Opposition…
March 26, 2012
Dudus’ lawyer stands firm
The lawyer representing convicted Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke is standing by controversial statements alleging complicity between United States (US) authorities and the Jamaican government in bringing charges against, and…
March 26, 2012
Guatemala’s president urges debate on drug legalisation
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has said the war on drugs has failed, and it is time to end the "taboo" on discussing decriminalisation. He was addressing a Central American summit in the Guatemalan city of Antigua. Mr Perez Molina convoked…
March 26, 2012
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez returns to Cuba for radiotherapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he has started radiotherapy treatment for cancer in Cuba. Mr Chavez, 57, had surgery in Cuba last month to remove a tumour in his pelvic area after a recurrence of cancer first treated last year. The…
March 26, 2012
American Eagle plans to end operations in Puerto Rico next year
A Puerto Rican newspaper says the regional affiliate of American Airlines is planning to suspend its operations in Puerto Rico next year as it tries to shave $75 million per year from labor costs. El Vocero reported Sunday that American Eagle will…