Author: Clivette

Honduran ex-president pleads guilty in FIFA corruption case

March 29, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_10298" align="alignleft" width="300"] Former Honduran president Rafael Callejas[/caption] NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Former Honduran president Rafael Callejas pleaded guilty in New York Monday to conspiracy to commit racketeering and wire fraud in connection with the FIFA corruption scandal rocking world football. The 72-year-old, who...

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Bahamas quells Ebola scare

March 29, 2016 in Regional

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Health authorities say they are taking “the necessary precautions” and have so far ruled out a case of Ebola infection after a 51-year-old woman has been hospitalised following a visit to South Africa earlier this month. The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) said...

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Prime Minister Harris Visits Families Impacted By Crime

March 29, 2016 in National

Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris took time out of his busy schedule to visit a number of families suffering from the loss of loved ones as a result of crime. On Easter Sunday, Dr Harris joined the congregation at the Covenant Outreach Church at...

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Guyanese Sugar Worker Killed by Swarm of Killer Bees

March 29, 2016 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 28 2016 – African killer bees attacked a group of sugar workers in Guyana yesterday killing one man and leaving another hospitalised in serious condition. The attack happened in the community of Bath Settlement west of the capital, Georgetown. The men were working in...

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Astaphan trashes suggestion of overseas trial in alleged inappropriate behavior matter

March 24, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_10282" align="alignright" width="300"] Astaphan said the suggestion is crazy[/caption] Senior Counsel, Anthony Astaphan, has rebutted suggestions by Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton that the recent high-profile cases of alleged inappropriate behaviour with a minor should be tried outside of Dominica’s jurisdiction. Linton made the suggestion after documents...

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