Investec Loyal faces protest in Sydney-Hobart race
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Supermaxi Investec Loyal’s victory Wednesday in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race was immediately placed under protest by the race committee amid allegations the provisional winner used a television helicopter pilot to spy on runner-up Wild…
DUI arrests continue to rise
More than 40 people have been locked up on suspicion of drink driving since the start of this year’s festive safety campaign. A total of 44 arrests for DUI have been made since the start of Operation Christmas Cracker –…
Son: Pilot routinely went out on medical flights
MIAMI (AP) — The pilot killed in a helicopter crash while heading to pick up a heart for transplant routinely flew medical transport missions and was a decorated veteran of combat missions in Vietnam, the man’s son said Tuesday. A…
Obama hits popular snorkeling spot during vacation
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and his family spent a warm and sunny afternoon at one of the most popular snorkeling spots on the island of Oahu, where they released four green sea turtles into the water. The Obamas…
The Editor Speaks: Almost quiet on the roads, swimming tragedy, patois according to Luke, and overweight cards
We nearly got away with it. It was a fairly quiet Christmas holiday on our roads until yesterday (28). Despite the dreadfully bad start no serious road accident was reported …. until early Wednesday morning. I was hopeful the RCIPS’…
Ex-Ukraine PM Tymoshenko’s jail sentence upheld
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian court on Friday upheld the conviction and seven-year jail sentence for former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Tymoshenko, the top opposition leader, was found guilty of abuse of office in October and sentenced to prison…
Man killed after car hits tree
A man has died after he lost control of his car and crashed on Shamrock Road. Richard Alutaya Rivera, a 39-year-old Fillipino,was driving towards East End near to Watler’s Estates when he skidded off the road and collided with a…
Seniors get into Christmas swing
Senior citizens, relatives and friends got into the holiday spirit earlier this week (19 December) during the West Bay Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Held at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall, the annual event was an opportunity for family…
Eusebio in hospital with pneumonia
The medical director of the hospital where Eusebio is being treated for bronchial pneumonia admitted he can not say when the Portugal legend is likely to be released. The 69-year-old is in the care of doctors at the Hospital da…
The Premier and Minister of Finance, Tourism and Development Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP
A little seven year old boy once said: “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas – IF you stop opening presents and listen.” Did you feel what that child said? It’s true. Do you remember the best…
