Obama leads US in moment of silence on 9/11

Washington, United States (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Friday stood on the White House lawn to observe a moment of silence to mark the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The moment of silence was observed…

C’bean declared rubella-free!

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- The Americas region, which includes the Caribbean, has been declared free of rubella. The declaration of the elimination of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome was made by the international expert…

Revenue intake above projection – EPOC

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, says the revenue intake for the first four months of the 2015/16 fiscal year, ending July 31st, totalled $127.2 billion, some $2.9…

Losing coalition to challenge Trinidad election results

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- The People’s Partnership coalition, ousted from government in Monday’s general election in Trinidad and Tobago, said it plans to challenge the result in court. “A decision has been taken to challenge the results…

Seniors prepare for Big Event-Adrian Williams beaten

Sports Page -- There was much excitement at the ET Willet Park on Thursday 10th September as the seniors commenced their official training sessions for their upcoming major event in October. The spritely senior’s commenced warm up and…

Gibbs hails Narine open to help spinners

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Legendary West Indies off-spinner Lance Gibbs wants to see slow bowlers in the region play on better pitches and is encouraging upcoming spinners to seek out his knowledge of the art of spin bowling. Speaking…

U.S. Open women’s semis postponed due to rain threat

New York -- The U.S. Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain. Both the men's and women's semis will now be played on Friday, tournament officials announced. Play was scheduled…

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