April 2015

Hillary Clinton launches White House bid a 2nd time

April 13, 2015 in International

[caption id="attachment_4733" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hillary Clinton[/caption] WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Casting herself as a champion of "everyday Americans," Hillary Clinton on Sunday finally launched her campaign to become the first female tenant of the White House. Long assumed to be the front-runner for her Democratic Party's...

‘Rant unlikely to hurt Chronixx’

April 13, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4730" align="alignleft" width="300"] ‘RANT UNLIKELY TO HURT CHRONIXX’[/caption] SINGJAY Chronixx's controversial 'waste man' Instagram reference to American President Barack Obama is unlikely to harm his career in the United States, says music industry veteran Gary 'Doctor Dread' Himelfarb. Obama, who arrived in Jamaica last Wednesday, was...

US president cautions against hopes of ganja legalisation

April 10, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4722" align="alignleft" width="300"] Miguel ‘Steppa’ Williams (left, standing) asks US President Barack Obama (right) a question about the legalisation of marijuana during a town hall meeting at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, yesterday. (PHOTO: AP)[/caption] UNITED States President Barack Obama yesterday cautioned...

US$68m investment in region’s youth

April 10, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4719" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addressing yesterday’s meeting between Caricom leaders and US President Barack Obama (left) at the UWI. At centre is Caricom Chairman Perry Christie. (PHOTO: BRYAN CUMMINGS)[/caption] UNITED States President Barack Obama yesterday announced a US$68-million education/training programme just...