September 2016

Senior Prisoner Officer Vince Gumbs Arrested

September 30, 2016 in National

Days after a young police constable was arrested and charged for delivering drugs to prisoners at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP), a prison officer was yesterday arrested for similar activities. Senior Officer, Vince Gumbs of Her Majesty's Prison has been arrested and formally charged with several offences...

Dancing in the fast lane with Bolt

September 30, 2016 in Sports

Songs from a diverse group of artistes will comprise the soundtrack to the forthcoming documentary I Am Bolt. The film tracks the life of sprint superstar Usain Bolt, winner of nine Olympic gold medals and world record holder for the 100 and 200 metres. It is...

Russell’s violation hearing continues, lawyer remains confident

September 30, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_14389" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jamaica and West Indies cricketer André Russell makes a note during a recent Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel hearing at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.[/caption] Lead counsel Patrick Foster continued his cross examination of Nadia Vassell, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) whereabouts officer...

Taiwan blocked from world aviation summit despite Caribbean support

September 30, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_14384" align="alignright" width="300"] Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lee (at right) and Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang Kwo-tsai at the news conference in Taipei Friday, following the announcement that the ICAO had not invited Taiwan to the Montreal aviation summit starting Tuesday.[/caption] TAIPEI,...