November 2015

Commonwealth chooses first female secretary-general

November 27, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_8822" align="alignleft" width="300"] Baroness Scotland of Asthal[/caption] VALLETTA, Malta (AFP) — The Commonwealth appointed its first female secretary-general on Friday when leaders chose Dominica-born lawyer Patricia Scotland to take over the running of the 53-country organisation. At their biennial summit in Malta, Commonwealth heads of government...

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Nevis geothermal power purchase agreement signed

November 27, 2015 in National

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- On Wednesday, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), the Nevis Electric Company Limited (NEVLEC) and Nevis Renewable Energy International Inc. (NREI signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that agreement provides for 25 years of a domestic base load renewable energy supply...

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OAS secretary general calls for immediate end to violence in Venezuela

November 27, 2015 in International

[caption id="attachment_8817" align="alignleft" width="300"] OAS Secretary General, Luis Almagro[/caption] WASHINGTON, USA - The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, on Thursday condemned the killing in Venezuela of the secretary general of Acción Democrática Guarico, Juan Manuel Diaz, and called for an...

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Windies arrive for tough Aussie assignment

November 27, 2015 in Sports

BRISBANE, Australia (CMC) — West Indies made a quiet arrival in the picturesque east coast city here yesterday to begin preparation for their three-Test series against Australia staring next month. The squad, led by captain Jason Holder, arrived via New York and Los Angeles following two...

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Rihanna rumoured to be releasing new album on Tidal streaming service

November 27, 2015 in International

CALIFORNIA, United States, Thursday November 26, 2015 – After three years, countless rumours, and enough red herrings to feed the five thousand, Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna is reportedly on course to release her eighth studio album tomorrow. According to music industry sources, the album, entitled ANTI,...

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