Journalist jailed in Zimbabwe for starting newspaper

Harare, Zimbabwe (AP) -- The attorney for a Zimbabwe journalist says his client was convicted of publishing a newspaper in a southern town without government permission and sentenced to eight months in prison. Several newspapers and radio…

Trinidad hit by earthquake

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 rocked Trinidad and Tobago late Thursday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury, the Seismic Unit of the University of the West Indies (UWI)…

CARICOM “strongly objects” to EU tax haven blacklist

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- More than a week after the European Union named 13 Caribbean countries among a list of 30 nations deemed as tax havens, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping has taken strong objection to the Europe’s…

St Kitts-Nevis disability associations visit Montserrat

Brades, Montserrat -- Recently Montserrat was blessed with a visit from two special visitors from St Kitts. They were Anthony Mills, president of the St Kitts-Nevis Association for Persons with Disabilities, and Rockliffe Bowen, president…

Windies slump to 8th in ODI rankings

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CMC) -- Bangladesh have overtaken West Indies for seventh spot in the latest International Cricket Council one-day team rankings. The Tigers have moved to 93 ratings points following their 2-1 win over World…

Bronx Crisis dunks CSS

Sports Page -- The determined Central Stars and Students team suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of the Bronx Crisis team on Thursday night. The Bronx men dominated all of the quarters, except for the third which the students won…

Holder sets up crushing Tridents win

Sports Page -- Barbados Tridents dominate Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel Jason Holder claimed figures of 3 for 11 in four overs, including a double-wicket maiden, to set up Barbados Tridents' third win in a row. The support cast was also…