Daily Archives: Jan 29, 2018
Backpay proposal “laughable” – union leaders
The government’s proposal to give public servants one month’s gross salary in lieu of back pay owed for more than a decade has been met with derision from some union leaders.
China and UNDP deliver $2 million in material for Barbuda
The government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) has paid for material for 250 roofs to be rebuilt in Barbuda and has done so through what has been dubbed the ‘Building Back Better’ project.
PM Browne accuses UNDP of ‘taking all the credit’ in Barbuda
Gaston Browne, Prime Minister, on Friday accused a team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) of “taking all the credit” for repair work to homes in Barbuda after only contributing “a few sheets of plywood.”
Cameron warns Trinidadian trio end could be near
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Controversial Cricket West Indies president, Dave Cameron has warned Darren Bravo, Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard they may never play for West Indies again, following their reluctance to represent the regional side at the upcoming ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.
Archer grabs million-dollar deal, Gayle comes up empty-handed
BENGALURU, India, (CMC) – Explosive Barbadian allrounder Jofra Archer has landed a million-dollar deal in the lucrative Indian Premier League, after he was snapped up by Rajasthan Royals on the opening day of the auction here Saturday.
Federer wins sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Back where his career resurgence began with a drought breaking triumph last year, Roger Federer cried as he lifted and kissed the Australian Open trophy for a sixth time and celebrated his 20th Grand Slam title.