Daily Archives: Aug 8, 2018
US-based group calls for investigation of Russian operatives in Guyana
A United States-based group is calling on the Guyana government to investigate alleged torture, harassment, assault and abuse of Guyanese by Russian nationals who...
Opposition party not in favour of CCJ “at this point in time”
The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) says it will campaign against any effort “at this point in time” to make the Trinidad-based Caribbean...
CARPHA to conduct survey aimed at reducing impact of mosquito-borne diseases
The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is to conduct a survey to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Caribbean people concerning mosquito-borne...
CARICOM SG urges closer collaboration ahead of global conference
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are being urged to collaborate with their counterparts in the Indian Ocean and Pacific States to achieve greater results when...
Wells set to move to Derby County on season-long loan
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells is set to move from his English Premier League club Burnley to Championship outfit Derby County, according to U.K. media reports on Tuesday.
Atkinson to receive Order of Distinction
Alia Atkinson, the first black woman to win a World Championship title, will be honoured with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Jamaica’s National Heroes’ Day on October 15, 2018.
Windies’ Under-15 team to tour England
A West Indies Under-15 squad is headed to England for a two-week tour where they will play six 50-over matches and one 20/20 match.
Hughes Wins Gold In 100 Metres At European Championships
Former top Anguillan sprinter, Zharnel Hughes, raced to victory in the 100 metres at the European Championships in a new championship record time of 9.95 seconds.
EDITORIAL: A few facts among friends
The Citizenship By Investment Unit (CIU) sought to clear the air and defend the unit against any criticism that it did anything less than extensive vetting in the Mehul Choksi matter. According to the recent release, the unit is releasing “.... facts regarding the Mehul Choksi matter in an effort to provide clarity and address misinformation that has been circulating in the public domain.”
Lawyer silent on extradition request
The lawyer representing Mehul Choksi, an Indian billionaire businessman, wanted for alleged fraud, is withholding comment on media reports that the Indian government has handed over an extradition request to the government of Antigua for his client’s return.