May 2, 2011
Mixed reaction to Royal nuptials
Bermuda’s reactions to the Royal wedding ranged from ecstatic to indifferent when The…
May 2, 2011
Flooding across Barbados
Some areas across Barbados are seriously affected by the heavy rains being experienced. With Barbados under a flood warning until 6 this evening, residents in flood prone areas are asked to take the necessary precautions. Many residents are…
April 30, 2011
Caribbean Airlines-Air Jamaica deal hits snag
The finalisation of the Caribbean Airlines-Air…
April 30, 2011
Mexico Extradites Drug Cartel Leader to US
The reputed leader of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and other charges. The Mexican Attorney General's office said Benjamin Arellano Felix was handed over to U.S.…
April 30, 2011
Obama Confident Trade Deal With Panama Can Proceed
President Barack Obama says he is confident that a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama can move ahead in the U.S. Congress. The president discussed the issue Thursday with Panama’s President, Ricardo Martinelli. President…
April 30, 2011
Mexican Authorities Still Uncovering Bodies in Mass Graves
Mexican Attorney General Marisela Morales says 183 bodies have been uncovered so far from mass graves in the northeastern part of the country, near the U.S. border. Morales made the comment Tuesday as she announced that 74 people, among them 17…
April 28, 2011
Barbados PM breaks silence on Shanique Myrie case
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said surveillance cameras will be installed at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) as Barbados continues to deal with the controversy sparked by allegations by a Jamaican woman that she had been sexually…
April 28, 2011
Disaster officials informed at National Hurricane Conference to expect above average 2011 Season.
Disaster Section Head Paul Martens said disaster management officials attending the National Hurricane Conference (NHC) in Atlanta, Georgia, expect an above average hurricane season. Martens said the NHC being a platform for networking, allowed…
April 28, 2011
Man gets $136,440 for false imprisonment
A 25-year-old Morvant man who was beaten with a metal broom handle by police officers in Tobago and detained for 72 hours without any charges being laid against him has been awarded $136,440 in damages. Lawyers for the State entered into a…
April 28, 2011
Clico/HCU files confidential
CHAIRMAN of the Clico/HCU Commission of Inquiry Sir Anthony Colman has acceded to lawyers’ requests to cover all documents filed in the public enquiry with blanket confidentiality, sources yesterday confirmed. The crucial issue of the status of…