Air Canada ground crews stage strike in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada baggage handlers staged a walkout at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport early Friday, causing some flights to be delayed. Hundreds of passengers were left in limbo after they had to get off several flights that were…
Syrian President Bashar Assad casts his ballot
BEIRUT (AP) — As Syria’s bloodshed deepens, the British-born first lady has become an object of contempt for many, a Marie Antoinette figure who shopped online for crystal-encrusted Christian Louboutin stilettos while her country burned. The European Union slapped sanctions…
Ethics and rule of law
Michael Todd QC, Chairman of the Bar Council of England & Wales, gave a speech last Thursday (22) in Grand Court No.1 – but not his first time in this court after appearing as an advocate over 20 years ago…
Man Utd bring back Paul Scholes
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed criticism from Manchester City over his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement. Ex-City midfielder Patrick Vieira said the move showed “weakness”. But Ferguson warned he “had plenty of ammunition” if…
Kerran suspect released: Family say RCIPS briefings fruitless
The suspect in the summertime murder of still-missing Kerran Baker has been released from police bail, following RCIPS briefings in Kingston with the Jamaican government and the missing woman’s family. Arrested on 17 November, the unnamed man was freed from…
EDITOR SPEAKS : Fine speech by the Chief Justice
Chief Justice Hon. Anthony Smellie gave a passionate speech at the UCCI conference last Thursday (22) when he warned of emerging threats to the independence of the regional judiciary. He said there was a trend towards extra-judicial bodies overseeing judges,…
Swiss federal court keeps FIFA-ISL document secret
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland’s supreme court says a document revealing which FIFA officials took kickbacks from World Cup marketing agency ISL can remain blocked from publication while the court studies the case. The Swiss Federal Tribunal has granted a…
Rooster Shootout fishing tournament
Thirty-three super, high-powered boats got off to a roaring start at the ninth annual Rooster shootout – officially known as the “Bimini” start. Just in case you haven’t heard about it, The Rooster Shootout has absolutely nothing to do with…
Muamba’s family: Midfielder faces long recovery
LONDON (AP) — Fabrice Muamba still faces “a long period of recovery” after his on-field cardiac arrest despite a surprisingly strong improvement since his collapse, his family said Friday. Muamba’s father and fiancee released a statement thanking fans, soccer players…
Gunman didn’t plan school attack
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s spy chief says a gunman who killed three young children and a rabbi at a Jewish school only attacked the school after missing his original target –…
