St. Lucia PM proposes CARICOM tourism summit

September 13, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_14006" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Allen Chastanet (R) meeting with CARICOM Secretary General, Irwin LaRocque[/caption] CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has proposed the implementation of two initiatives that he believes will assist the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in finding solutions for...

Duterte says he wants U.S. special forces out of southern Philippines

September 12, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_13985" align="alignleft" width="300"] Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte steps out of his limousine upon arrival at Merdeka Palace to meet Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.[/caption] MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called for the withdrawal of U.S....

Hopefield Prep stands firm on hair decision

September 09, 2016 in Regional

HOPEFIELD Preparatory School in St Andrew has signalled that it will not back down on its decision to refuse admission to three-year-old Zavier Assam because of how his hair is groomed, despite public outcry. In a press release yesterday, the school said that it was disturbed...

Mystery killings shock Annotto Bay

September 09, 2016 in Regional

ANNOTTO BAY, St, Mary — Loud explosions early yesterday morning drove fear into the hearts of residents of this seaside town on Jamaica’s north-eastern coast. After they called the police at approximately 6:15, their fear gave way to shock with the gruesome discovery of the bodies...