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Daily Archives: Apr 8, 2017

Huge search party gathers in Fitches Creek

A search party numbering around 100 people has gathered near the Fitches Creek area. Residents told Observer Media the search party was called following a...

Cuba and Portugal sign cooperation agreement on tourism

HAVANA, Cuba, Apr. 8, CMC – A protocol of cooperation agreement has been signed between Cuba and Portugal that will boost work on key issues for the joint development of the industry in both countries.

Cabinet to review proposed VAT on private schools

A proposal to have Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on private school fees will be subject to further review by the Cabinet when the body meets on Tuesday.

Government partners with Facebook to broadcast alerts for missing children

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 8, CMC – The Ministry of Education has announced plans to partner with social media giant, Facebook, to broadcast Ananda Alerts – a system for reporting missing children.

Search underway for new inter-island cargo ferry

Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan says he should have some definitive word concerning the replacement vessel for the Galicia – a ferry that is used to transport cargo between Trinidad and Tobago.

New York restaurant brings rapper Tupac's cafe vision to life

A restaurant in New York has temporarily brought to life an eatery envisioned by Tupac Shakur, coinciding with the late rapper's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

UN Special Rapporteur on human trafficking to visit Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba, Apr. 8, CMC – The United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on the human rights of victims of human trafficking, especially women and children – Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, will visit Cuba from April 10 to 14.

'Jersey Shore' star Sorrentino charged with tax evasion

Former reality TV celebrity Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino has been indicted for tax evasion, after federal prosecutors accused him and his brother of hiding millions of dollars he made while a cast member of the MTV series "Jersey Shore."

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the U.S. Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of "hip hop flavor" to the staid tournament.

Serialized documentaries ineligible for Oscars in rules shakeup

Multi-part documentary series will be ineligible for the Oscars, organizers said on Friday as part of a new list of awards rules, just a...
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