February 2014

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Opposition wants an update on the initiative to incorporate the use of computer tables in public schools. The request was included in questions tabled by the Opposition’s spokesman on Information Technology,…

Montego Bay, St James -- Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of people living on the streets of the resort town of Montego Bay. The most recent concerns were raised by Shirley Fray, Administrator Open Heart Charitable…

(BBC) -- Syrian government forces have resumed their bombardment of Yabroud, the last rebel stronghold in the Qalamoun mountains, activists say. Warplanes have been carrying out air strikes and artillery has been pounding the strategic…

(CNN) -- Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Venezuela, leaving three people shot to death and nearly two dozen injured, authorities said. Two people were killed in the capital of Caracas during the protests Wednesday,…

(CNN) -- Citing a lack of evidence, Afghan authorities released from prison 65 men Thursday over objections from U.S. officials, who said they pose a threat to security forces and civilians. "We took this decision according to our law,"…

(CNN) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning foreign same-sex couples -- as well as singles from countries where same-sex marriages are legal -- from adopting Russian children. Though there was no official ban…

Tinari Kelly was standing firm in the first position after been pushed for most of the route by Ordell Griffin. Griffin for his part burnt out about fifty meters from the finish line and eventually settled for third place, as Jareece Browne…

Sharissa Williams and Jahmarie Clarke were the ultimate stars as the Ivor Walters Primary School held its senior boys and gurls cross country events on Wednesday 12th February. Both athletes were pushed all the way by their second and…

President of the Nevis Cricket Association, Keith Scarborough announced on Wednesday that some forced changes will cause the opening of the 2014 cricket league to be pushed back by one week and hence the commencement of the upcoming leagues…

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Hosts Trinidad and Tobago powered their way to the final of the NAGICO Super50 regional cricket competition when they demolished Jamaica by seven wickets in the first semi-final played at the Queen's Park Oval here…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tagenarine Chanderpaul compiled a powerful half century to guide West Indies to a comfortable six wicket win over New Zealand in a warm-up match on Wednesday before the start of their campaign in the ICC Under…

Junior League At Lime Kiln Playing Field Rams Village Superstars 5          vs          KFC Trinity/Challengers United 0 (Half Time 3 - 0) Scoring for Rams Village Superstars Asim Henry 15th minute Ronaldo Clarke 29th minute Jahvonte…

Amherst, Mass. - After helping UMass complete a weekend sweep over Bryant and Long Island, Arielle Griffin and Aarzoo Malik each picked up Atlantic 10 Weekly honors as announced by the league office on Tuesday. Griffin was tabbed Player of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (CUOPM) -- Renewable energy, agriculture, light manufacturing, tourism and matters related to aid were among issues discussed by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and Australia’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis has been invited to attend a Meeting of Experts on debt burden in the Caribbean region. The February 24th session in Port of Spain, Trinidad, has been organised by the Permanent…