Bush sticks to pay raise promise
Premier McKeeva Bush will recommend the reinstatement a 3.2% cost of living allowance for civil servants. In a statement released by Mr Bush he said, “I promised the Civil Service across the board last year that once our finances began…
Colts activate QB Peyton Manning
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts activated Peyton Manning from the physically unable to perform list Monday, clearing the way for the four-time MVP to play early in the season. The team said Manning will participate in practice on a limited…
Vettel powers to Belgium victory
SPA, Belgium (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his overall lead with seven races remaining. Vettel started from the pole to win his seventh race of the season and…
Space station may be evacuated by late November
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts may need to temporarily abandon the International Space Station this fall if last week’s Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying, a NASA official said Monday. If Russia’s essential Soyuz rockets remain grounded…
Serena Williams: ‘I don’t think about ‘09 tirade’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuckling and rolling her eyes, Serena Williams dismissed questions Monday about her tirade at a line judge over a foot-fault call at the end of her loss in the 2009 U.S. Open semifinals. The 29-year-old American…
US prosecutor to probe Kosovo organ trafficking
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A U.S. prosecutor will investigate claims that Prime Minister Hashim Thaci allegedly led a criminal network that sold organs of civilian captives during the 1998-99 Kosovo war, the EU’s rule of law mission to Kosovo said…
Pistol whipping victim speaks out
The victim of a pistol whipping and robbery has described the harrowing experience and how she now wants to leave the island because she is afraid of what will happen next. Terrified to reveal her identity because of fears of…
AQUITTED (AGAIN!) Justice has been done says MLA Dwayne Seymore
The assault trial of Bodden Town MLA Dwayne Seymour ended as quickly as it began yesterday when government prosecutors offered no evidence and Magistrate Nova Hall dismissed the case. Appearing for the crown, prosecutor John Masters said the public interest…
Back to school do
Local taxi driver Ann Marie Tomlinson has taken the traditional back-to-school “short back and sides” one step further this year by creating her new hair style from school supplies. Ann Marie, 45, is drawing a crowd with the amount of…
