Robbery update
Detectives investigating Thursday morning’s robbery at Magnum Jewellers have confirmed that the suspects were using a stolen vehicle which was then burnt out. The vehicle, a grey coloured Rav 4 registered number Q4689, was stolen from Seaside Way, Bodden Town, sometime…
Police investigate death of swimmer
A 62-year-old American tourist died Thursday morning after becoming ill while swimming at Smith Cove, George Town. At 10.15 am today police received a report that a man had taken ill while swimming at Smith Cove. He was swimming with…
Robbery at jewellers
Police are currently on the scene of a robbery at Magnum Jewellers, Cardinal Avenue, George Town. The robbery was reported around 11.20 am Thursday Initial reports suggest that three masked men entered the store armed with hammers, smashed display cases…
John Terry to face race charges
The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK has announced that John Terry will face criminal charges relating to an alleged racist slur aimed at the QPR defender Anton Ferdinand. Terry, who denies wrongdoing, will appear before West London magistrates’ court…
Children at Pocahontas
I went to see ‘Pocahontas’ the other night, I sat alone and enjoyed the sight Of beautiful children with their Dads and Mommies All carrying drinks, and popcorn and candies. So happy they all were to be getting out They…
Officials step up efforts to find missing toddler
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — As the FBI stepped up its efforts to find a 20-month-old girl who disappeared from her father’s home over the weekend, investigators combed through trash bins, drained a stream and pored over more than 100 leads…
Census workers thanked by the Governor
Participants in the 2010 Census exercise, including nearly 100 census workers, received thanks during a pleasant evening of camaraderie. His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE presented certificates of appreciation to mark the efforts of participants in the census…
Five killed in plane crash on major NJ highway
HARDING, N.J. (AP) — A small plane headed for Georgia crashed Tuesday on one of the New York City area’s busiest highways, spiraling out of control and losing a section of the aircraft before hitting the wooded median strip and…
‘The Iron Lady’ shows Thatcher still divides Brits
LONDON (AP) — With hairdo, handbag and hubris, she dominated — and divided — Britain for a decade. Now a film about Margaret Thatcher is doing it all over again. “The Iron Lady” stars Meryl Streep as Britain’s first female…
Christmas cake decorating
You really don’t need a special occasion to decorate a cake, but Christmas is an event that can be made unforgettable and extra special with decorated cakes of all shapes and sizes that everyone goes “Ahh” to when you place…