The Editor Speaks: Messages of hope, help, love and Ezzard.
We have had our share of Christmas and New Year’s messages from HM Queen Elizabeth II, HE Governor Duncan Taylor, Premier McKeeva Bush (2), Opposition Leader Hon. Alden McLaughlin and our Publisher, Joan Wilson. All the above were shown on…
Without Wade, Heat rout Pacers 118-83 behind James
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. James also grabbed eight rebounds…
Family killed in crash
A Canadian couple were rushing their toddler to hospital in Jamaica when their car collided with an oncoming truck, killing all three and another relative, police say. Local authorities said that at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Garina and Diane Dixon and…
We will not panic says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side will not panic after a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. The loss was United’s second in five days, coming after their shock 3-2 home defeat against Blackburn. “We have the experience to…
Texas police kill 8th-grader carrying pellet gun
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The parents of an eighth grader who was fatally shot by police inside his South Texas school are demanding to know why officers took lethal action, but police said the boy was brandishing — and refused…
Quake hits Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern coast of the Dominican Republic without causing any reported damage or loss of life. Local rescue officials and the U.S. Geological Survey say the earthquake struck at…
West Virginia drubs Clemson 70-33 in Orange Bowl
MIAMI (AP) — As the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrated their first Orange Bowl victory, safety Darwin Cook shared a hug with the game’s mascot, Obie. They had run into each other earlier in the end zone when Cook scored the…
How to manage work stress especially for women
Women are more prone to workplace because of the many roles they play in life: as career woman, wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Women work way beyond the 9-5 shift, often having to rush home to cook dinner, help the…
Police officer recognised in New Year’s Honours
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Detective Inspector Adeniyi Collins Oremule in her 2012 New Year’s Honours List. Detective Inspector Oremule receives the Colonial Police Medal (for Meritorious Service) (CPM) in recognition of being an exceptional investigator with an…
Federer, Tsonga into semis at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Roger Federer was tested for the first time Thursday at the Qatar Open before defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals. The third-ranked Federer set up a rematch of…