December 2015

CARICOM SG says 2015 a fulfilling year for the region

December 28, 2015 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Monday December 28, 2015 – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has singled out unity, commitment and innovative ideas among the features that helped to fashion a fulfilling 2015 in the region. “This past year has been a most fulfilling one for...

Earthquake shakes parts of Lesser Antilles

December 28, 2015 in Regional

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, Monday December 28, 2015 – Residents of Martinique, St. Lucia and Dominica have reported feeling a 5.5 magnitude which occurred in the early hours of this morning. According to the University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Centre (SRC), the quake occurred at a...

Man charged after giving NJ police wallet with marijuana

December 28, 2015 in International

A northern New Jersey man faces drug charges after handing police officers who asked for his identification a wallet containing marijuana. Santos Vasques-Hernandez, of Hackettstown, faces drug possession and disorderly conduct charges after the Christmas Day incident. Hackettstown police say it happened about 8 p.m. on Main...