May 2015

ABLP to permit use of small quantities of herb

May 11, 2015 in Regional

The Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party administration will be setting up a commission to oversee the process of decriminalising the possession of small quantities of marijuana. The announcement came from spokesperson Lionel “Max “Hurst, during a press briefing following a Cabinet meeting. Social of Transformation Minister Samantha...

Police deny arresting radio announcer

May 11, 2015 in Regional

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines police said it had “never arrested” a radio announcer when he made remarks regarding a matter now before the courts. Earlier, Police Commissioner Michael Charles said he awaiting the outcome of an investigation into an incident in which the radio...

Concerns linger as Guyanese go to the polls

May 11, 2015 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Monday May 11, 2015 – After a weekend of final campaigning from the country’s main political parties, Guyanese will head to the polls this morning to elect a new government, amid concerns that the losing side and its supporters might not accept the...

25-y-o Jamaican lotto scammer convicted in US

May 08, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_5325" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sanjay Williams (Photo: AP)[/caption] BISMARCK, ND (AP) — A 25-year-old man was convicted Thursday for his role in a Jamaican lottery scam that authorities say cost victims around the country millions of dollars. Sanjay Williams, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, was found guilty of...