Reggae pioneer Leonard Dillon dies in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The leader of the pioneering reggae group The Ethiopians has died in Jamaica. Leonard Dillon was 68. Daughter Patrice Dillon says her father died Wednesday at her home of lung and prostate cancer. She says Dillon…
Sub-drug smugglers would stretch police
Local police are unprepared to combat drug smugglers operating semi-submersible seacraft, it was revealed today. “I agree that it would stretch our capabilities, but intelligence sharing with neighbouring jurisdictions would help combat this,” said Chief Inspector Patrick Beersingh. “We have…
Statement by the Minister of Education for World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on the 5th October in more than 100 countries. Today I join with communities around the world in using this day to honour and thank our educators — some of the most influential people…
Ellio alleges Alden assault
In the face of contrary accusations, leader of the People’s Progressive Movement Alden McLaughlin on Friday denied that he had assaulted United Democratic Party legislator Ellio Solomon on Thursday (29). Details remain sketchy, but the alleged confrontation occurred in the…
News of the World reporter slams ex-employer
LONDON (AP) — A News of the World reporter implicated in Britain’s phone hacking scandal has slammed Rupert Murdoch’s News International for his sacking from the tabloid, insisting he was innocent and unfairly dismissed. Neville Thurlbeck’s comments Friday mark his…
GUILTY OF MURDER: Ebanks jailed for life for Tyrone Burrell shooting
Leonard Antonio Ebanks was yesterday jailed for life after he was convicted of the murder of Tyrone Burrell. After the verdict, Ebanks jumped to feet and demanded to be heard in court. He said: “Today I am going to quote…
David Beckham delighted with new daughter
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham says his new baby girl is nothing like his three sons. The 36-year-old soccer star says 3-month old Harper Seven is already sleeping through the night and is “a lot calmer” than his…
Mass. cat with 2 faces lives 12 years, sets record
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being put to…
Enrique Iglesias spices up Zynga’s ‘CityVille’
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop stars are lining up to make their debut in Facebook games from online game maker Zynga. First came Dr. Dre and Lady Gaga. Next week, an avatar of singer Enrique Iglesias will join “CityVille,” Zynga’s…
China launches module for space station
BEIJING (AP) — China launched an experimental module to lay the groundwork for a future space station on Thursday, underscoring its ambitions to become a major space power. The box car-sized Tiangong-1 module was shot into space from the Jiuquan…
