Lennox Lewis to be honoured by UWI
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis, leading Canadian cardiologist Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay, former Ontario Cabinet Minister Mary Anne Chambers and The University of Toronto among honourees for The University of the West Indies fourth annual Toronto Benefit Gala Saturday, May 11, 2013…
Iran installing new Natanz centrifuges, says IAEA
The Natanz facility is at the heart of Iran’s latest dispute with Western nations Continue reading the main story Iran nuclear crisis The US said if confirmed it would be “another provocative step”. International talks over Iran’s nuclear programme are…
VW Actor to Help Promote Brand Jamaica
by Glenis Rose Actor, Erik Nicolaisen, who starred in the Volkswagen (VW) “Get Happy” commercial, is in the island at the invitation of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) to participate in promotional activities for destination Jamaica. Minister of Tourism and…
French criticise ‘ignorant’ comments by US tyre boss
A French minister has responded angrily to the boss of US tyremaker Titan who said he would have to be “stupid” to invest in the country. Maurice Taylor made the claims in a letter to France’s minister for industrial recovery,…
Jamaica’s Solar Industry To Receive A Major Boost From USSolar
By Nicholas Brown Jamaica is an island in which the solar panel industry is small, but the Jamaican government’s Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) have implemented some policies that would provide solar panel owners and prospective buyers with more options…
Cold Stone Creamery’s Third Annual Oscar Signature Ice Cream Creations
OAKVILLE, ON, Feb. 20, 2013 /CNW/ – Amour – The universal language. Try the Strawberry Passion ice cream cake with layers of moist yellow cake, Strawberry ice cream, a graham cracker pie crust and strawberry puree, all wrapped in a…
Las Vegas Strip gun battle leaves three dead
Footage from the scene shows burnt out vehicles on the Strip Three people have died and at least six others were injured after a “rolling” gun fight and crash involving several cars in Las Vegas, police say. Six vehicles…
Oscar Pistorius case: Top detective brought in
South Africa’s top detective is to take over the Oscar Pistorius inquiry amid attempted murder accusations against current lead officer Hilton Botha. Detective Botha was removed pending the result of an investigation into seven counts of attempted murder. National police…
Stock markets fall after US Fed comments
Global stock markets have fallen after some members of the US central bank suggested its stimulus measures may be increasing the “risks of future economic and financial imbalances”. The comments came in minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, where…
United slashes business class baggage limits, adds $200 fee
By John Walton United Airlines is cutting baggage allowances with immediate effect for business and first class passengers across its network. Business class passengers’ luggage limit is now two bags of 32 kg each, down from three bags. The airline…
