Author: Clivette

Politicians advised not to be quick to judge media workers

January 27, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3184" align="alignleft" width="300"] Political analyst Dr David Hinds. (www.guyanagraphic.com)[/caption] A professor of political science said politicians “should be embarrassed” when they attempt to criticise the work of media practitioners. Dr David Hinds admitted that, sometimes, publications from private and public media organisations are less than desirable,...

Venus and Serena Williams into Australian Open quarter-finals

January 27, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_3181" align="alignleft" width="300"] Venus may face off against Serena in semis[/caption] Venus Williams overcame sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2010. The 34-year-old American, who suffers from Sjogren’s syndrome, a disease that can cause fatigue, won...

Streets deserted as huge snowstorm hits US northeast

January 27, 2015 in International

[caption id="attachment_3178" align="alignleft" width="300"] A postal worker waits to cross Canal Street during a snowstorm on January 26, 2015 in New York City. (AFP photo)[/caption] NEW YORK: A huge snowstorm slammed into northeastern US late Monday, shutting down public transport, cancelling thousands of flights and leaving...

Powell says Nevisians set to return NRP to Power

January 26, 2015 in National

NRP Senator the Honorable Carlisle Powell speaking on Freedom FM’s “Issues” on Friday took the CCM led Nevis Island Administration to task for failing to bring any real progress or business opportunities for aiding Nevisians after 2 years at the helm of government in Nevis. Powell...