My hands are clean, my heart is free – Trini PM

June 05, 2015 in Regional

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday denied allegations by former United National Congress (UNC) chairman and government minister Jack Warner that funds from FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) were used in 2010 for the political campaigns for the UNC's internal...

Bob ‘skanks’ to the top

June 05, 2015 in Regional

BOB Marley & the Wailers' Easy Skanking in Boston '78 is number one on the Billboard Reggae Album chart. Released in February, it is the only title on that tally this year which has posted double-digit sales. Featuring two historic live shows at Boston's Music Hall from...

Jamaica trying to get mangoes into US market

June 04, 2015 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday June 4, 2015 – Jamaica is making moves to cash in on the mango market in the United States. The Ministry of Agriculture has developed an action plan to submit to the US Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) for...

Trinidad’s Jack Warner now on Interpol’s wanted persons list

June 03, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_5857" align="alignleft" width="300"] A screenshot of the notice published on Interpol’s website.[/caption] LYON, France, Wednesday June 3, 2015 – Interpol has issued an international wanted persons alert for Trinidadian Jack Warner and five others who are facing corruption charges related to their roles at FIFA. Interpol...