December 2014

Sean Paul cancels Maldives concert

December 30, 2014 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican Dancehall artiste Sean Paul has cancelled a New Year’s gig in the Maldives amid death threats. Sean Paul, whose given name is Sean Paul Henriques, issued a statement to the media Monday. “Unfortunately, the world has reached a point where cyber threats must...

Manchester City 2-2 Burnley

December 29, 2014 in Sports

Manchester City missed a golden chance to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea as they surrendered a two-goal half-time lead against Burnley. City were cruising when Fernandinho followed up David Silva's opener with a fine curling shot. George Boyd scored straight after the break, turning home...

Brathwaite, Samuels lead revival with half-centuries

December 29, 2014 in Sports

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (CMC) — Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels stroked enterprising unbeaten half-centuries to rescue West Indies and lift them to a comfortable position on the third day of the second Test against South Africa here yesterday. Floundering at 55 for two after losing...