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July 2, 2015

Morocco arrests 2 over anti-gay beating

Rabat, Morocco (AFP) -- Moroccan police said Wednesday that two suspects have been arrested after a crowd attacked a presumed homosexual in public because of his appearance. "Two suspects have been arrested for the time being and the…

Defiant Greek PM Vows referendum will go ahead

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed Wednesday to go ahead with a controversial bailout referendum despite pressure from European leaders as they declined to consider any fresh debt offer before Sunday's…

Industry Minister extends tax amnesty for businesses

Kingston, Jamaica -- Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton yesterday announced the extension of the Annual Returns and Removals/Closures Amnesties until July 30. The extension comes after the initial two month…

Bankrupt Bahamas megaresort sues Chinese contractor

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bankrupt Bahamas megaresort Baha Mar on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in England against its contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, seeking more than $192 million in damages to compensate for delays and…

CDF gets thumbs up from independent evaluation

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has received the thumbs up from an independent evaluation. Lorne McDonnough, CEO of the CDF, revealed this on the eve of demitting office, stating that the results of the…

J’can sentenced in Virginia for lottery scam

Harrisonburg, Virginia (AP) -- A Jamaican citizen living in Virginia has been sentenced for his role in an international lottery scam. Federal authorities say 32-year-old Carlos O'Brien Ricketts was sentenced Wednesday to 10 months in…

CPL Golfers visits Nevis

Sports Page -- An impressive contingent from the Caribbean Premier league makeup, journeyed to Nevis on Wednesday 1st July. The team was led by CPL chief, Pete Russell. The main aim of the group was to play a round of Golf at the…

CG Massives beats CCC

Sports Page -- The determined Central Stars and Students, went under yet again. This time to the CG Massives team. The game was another in the ongoing NABA league which was played on Tuesday 30th June. The CG Massives team dominated in…

The Fireflies Dance School celebrates a decade of dance!

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- With just a week left until show time, the Fireflies Dance School has been working persistently to ensure that the recital celebrating their tenth year of educating and entertaining through dance is as monumental as…

Amory says Labour Laws will underpin all actions

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Employers and employees have been promised that the Department of Labour is committed to improving conditions for all parties and will remain neutral in any engagement. “We act and we will continue to act…

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