Morgan, Root inspire England’s record chase

Sports Page -- England entered what for them was uncharted territory when they successfully chased a target of 350 against New Zealand in the fourth Royal London ODI at Trent Bridge. It was the fourth-highest chase ever and came in England,…

Gunman on run after nine slain in US black church attack

Washington, United States (AFP) -- A white gunman was on the run Thursday after fatally shooting at least nine worshippers in a historic black church in a southern US city in what police called a hate crime. Churchgoers had gathered for a…

Argentine suspects in FIFA scandal surrender

Buenos Aires, Argentina (AFP) -- Two Argentine businessmen wanted on US charges of bribing FIFA officials have surrendered, the justice ministry said Thursday. Father and son marketing executives Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, the owners of…

Nicaragua to improve competitiveness in foreign trade

Managua, Nicaragua -- Nicaragua will carry out a program to improve the operations of its border posts and strengthen the competitiveness of its foreign trade, with US$55 million in financing from the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB).…

Gov’t committed to reducing poverty – PM

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the Government will continue to implement poverty reduction and alleviation measures in a bid to improve the conditions of the most vulnerable Jamaicans. “We are working…

Trinidad journalist’s relatives attacked

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Female relatives of Trinidad radio talk show host Marcia Braveboy were held up beaten and robbed on Tuesday night. The four women were at their home in Couva – two teenagers; a 38-year old visiting sister, Rachel…