Chinese welcomed

August 28, 2014 in Regional

Tourism and business officials are welcoming the news that Antigua & Barbuda will see more Chinese visitors, as visa requirements will be a thing of the past. Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s plan “to eliminate the visa procedures with respect to citizens of the People’s Republic of...

Higher electricity, gas prices to come

August 27, 2014 in Regional

Higher electricity, gas prices to come Jamaicans should brace for higher electricity bills and prices at the pump due to political unrest in oil-rich nations, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). It signals increased costs for businesses and consumers already affected by a double-digit currency...

Like father, like son

August 26, 2014 in Regional

Krishane Levy, the 20-year-old son of dancehall legend Barrington Levy, is preparing to release his debut single, Drunk & Incapable in the United Kingdom come October. The song was produced by British producer Bless Beats. Levy recently signed with Atlantic Records in the UK. Drunk & Incapable...

Dominican Republic bans Miley Cyrus concert

August 22, 2014 in Regional

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic government commission that oversees public performances is banning a September 13 concert by Miley Cyrus on morality grounds. The commission said in a statement Thursday it took the action because Cyrus often, in its words, "undertakes acts...