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Daily Archives: May 1, 2018

BVI critical of proposed UK legislation

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 1, CMC – The British Virgin islands (BVI) Tuesday appealed to United Kingdom legislators to re-think their positions regarding new legislation that could seriously affect the future socio-economic development of the British Overseas Territory (BOT).

Government launches new initiative to help curb crime

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 1, CMC – The Bahamas government has the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC) as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing and reducing the incidence of crime on the island.

Insurgents start leaving south Damascus pocket, release hostages

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Dozens of hostages held by militants in northern Syria reached army lines on Tuesday, launching a deal for insurgents to quit an enclave south of Damascus, state media and a monitor said.

North and South Korea start to dismantle border speakers, fulfilling summit pledge

SEOUL (Reuters) - North and South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers that blared propaganda across their heavily fortified border on Tuesday, South Korea’s defense ministry said, fulfilling a promise made at last week’s historic summit.

Pushing to bury Iran deal, Israel insists nobody wants war with Tehran

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Tuesday it does not seek war with Iran, a day after presenting purported evidence of past Iranian nuclear arms work, but suggested President Donald Trump backed its latest attempt to kill a deal aimed at curbing Iran’s atomic ambitions.

Two Charged with Jeffers Murder

Police have so far charged two people in connection with the murder of 31yr-old Kemmoy Jeffers of Fort Road.

James helps Cleveland into second round

LeBron James scored 45 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-101 win over the Indiana Pacers and into the second round of the NBA play-offs.

Ovals crumble, Flyers secure top spot

Former champions, F and G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays suffered their second loss of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) Division one league on Sunday as they fell to LJ Northside Stingerz, 67-63.

Benna Girls top Group D

The Women’s Senior football team, the Benna Girls, topped Group D in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women’s Qualifiers over the weekend.

Sports awards pushed to June, minister confirms

The Vita Malt sponsored National Sports Awards is now scheduled for June of this year.
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