Peterson doping test casts doubt on Khan rematch
(AP) — Lamont Peterson’s scheduled May 19 rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas has been called into doubt after a Nevada boxing official said Peterson failed a doping test. Peterson, 28, the WBA and IBF junior welterweight champion, tested…
Fire at George Town police station – Update Counter open
George Town police station – public counter now open Please note that the public counter has reopened for business at George Town police station. All ten police officers who needed medical treatment following yesterday’s police station fire have now been…
Two men charged and due in court
The two men arrested on Saturday morning following the recovery of a handgun and ammunition have now been charged and are due to appear in court later today ( Wednesday 9 May 2012). One has been charged with possession of…
Emergency Exercise Update: the CIAA Emergency Exercise has finished
Further to the n/r issued by GIS in relation to an emergency exercise scheduled to take place between 9.00 am and noon on Thursday 10 May, the exercise has now finished
1 million Olympic tickets to go on sale Friday
(AP) — Olympic fans who missed out on tickets for the London Games will get another opportunity this week, including a chance for high-demand seats to the opening ceremony or 100-meter final. Olympic organizers said Tuesday they are putting nearly…
Claim says Jamaican crook funded political parties
(AP) — Jamaica’s two main political parties are investigating allegations a Jamaican fraudster gave them millions in 2007. A confiscation order by a Turks and Caicos court claims that convicted fraudster David Smith gave generously to both the Jamaica Labor…
Budding artists will vie to be “Chalk of the Town” at Artisphere’s headline event: the 9th annual chalkfest competition
Art enthusiasts are invited to a weekend of art and creativity at Camana Bay! This two-day affair on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May will showcase a diverse and vibrant programme, including digital graffiti, live music and dance performances and…
Left-wing leader rejects Greek austerity pledge
(AP) — The smoldering debate over European austerity flared hotter Tuesday as the left-wing politician trying to form a new Greek government declared that his country is no longer bound by its pledges to impose crippling cutbacks in return for…
PPM rally unveils guest speakers
With over 300 persons at the People’s Progressive Movement’s (PPM) rally on Monday (7) in Savannah there were some surprises when guest speakers shared the platform. Without doubt the biggest surprise was the controversial figure of Dr. Frank McField who…
US sends airport security guide to other countries
(AP) — In the wake of a terrorist bomb plot disrupted by the CIA, the U.S. advised some international airports and air carriers Tuesday about security measures for passengers traveling to the U.S. The guidance from the Transportation Security Administration…
