Prosecutors drop firearms charge against Buju Banton

Florida, United States (AP) -- Federal prosecutors have agreed to drop a firearms charge against reggae star Buju Banton, who is already serving a 10-year sentence. The US Attorney's Office announced Thursday that a deal with Banton calls…

Sam Smith in good spirits after surgery

New York, United States (AFP) -- Singer Sam Smith appeared to be in good spirits Thursday after vocal surgery that will leave the rising star silent for weeks. The British soul sensation, who enjoyed a meteoric rise thanks to his hit "Stay…

IS seizes government HQ in Iraq’s Ramadi: officials

Baghdad, Iraq (AFP) -- Islamic State fighters took over the main government compound in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday, giving them nearly full control over Anbar's provincial capital, the group and officials said. The…

Drones to monitor Jamaican waters

Kingston, Jamaica -- Jamaica has moved closer to monitoring its territorial waters and fishing jurisdiction with the use of drones. A news release from the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry issued this afternoon said the ministry will…

Opposition coalition wins in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana -- Figures provided by chief elections officer Keith Lowenfield, during a press conference on Thursday, hosted at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) command centre, showed that A Partnership for National…

Bahamas megaresort at impasse over opening

Nassau, Bahamas -- The Baha Mar megaresort in The Bahamas and its main contractor are facing an impasse, with the developer of the $3.5 billion project unable to get word on an opening date, and the contractor failing to commit to such a…

Grass Roots Coaching Course for Females comes to Nevis

Sports Page -- Heather Dyche, CONCACAF instructor appeared very enthused on Thursday 14th May as she prepared to commence a CONCACAF grass roots Football coaching course, geared specifically to females on the island of Nevis. Over twenty…