Arrears continue to plague accounts
The Auditor General, in a report released yesterday, says that arrears in government financial reporting continue to plague official accounts, although the backlog has been significantly reduced, while questions linger about current statements. Of the government’s 12 ministries and portfolios,…
The Editor Speaks: Apology and stats
First of all I must apologise for my terrible clanger in yesterday’s (10) editorial when I called George Town MLA Mr. Darwin KURT Tibbetts – “Kirk.” I am a huge Star Trek fan and obviously still hung over from the…
Henry’s return is a dream for Arsene
Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry has added to his legendary status at Arsenal with his late winner in the FA Cup tie against Leeds United. The 34-year-old – back on a two-month loan deal from New York Red Bulls after…
UK legislators to investigate racism in sports
LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee will investigate racism in sports following a number of high-profile cases in soccer. England captain John Terry will appear in court next month to face a criminal charge after allegedly directing racial abuse…
Guantanamo closure hopes fade as prison turns 10
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Suleiman al-Nahdi waits with dozens of other prisoners in a seemingly permanent state of limbo five years after he was cleared for release from Guantanamo Bay. “I wonder if the U.S. government wants to…
