Thousands protest in Haiti over ‘electoral coup’

November 12, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_8635" align="alignleft" width="300"] Supporters of LAPEH, Fanmi Lavalas and Pitit Dessalines parties march in the street in Port-au-Prince, on November 11, 2015, protesting against the Haiti election results[/caption] Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Thousands of people aligned with the political opposition demonstrated in the Haitian capital on...

Gov’t blocks media

November 12, 2015 in Regional

CHAIRMAN of Parliament's Internal and External Affairs Committee, Derrick Smith, has described as "abominable" yesterday's lockout of media personnel from the question-and-answer segment of Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams' highly anticipated appearance before the committee. Smith, who strongly opposed an in-camera session, had to relent as...

Popcaan is king of the MOBOs

November 10, 2015 in Regional

After securing four nominations in as many years, deejay Popcaan finally won the MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act. The event took place on Wednesday night at the Leeds First Direct Arena, in west England. Popcaan, who was not present, won over Chronixx, London-based dancehall artiste...