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…
Christmas party invitations
Last year around Christmas I had a stressful time making decisions. It seemed like each day when I went outside to collect my mail I received more party invitations requesting my presence at holiday events. At first I found it…
Danish zoo raises polar bear cub by hand
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish zoo says a month-old polar bear cub is being raised by humans after his mother failed to produce enough milk to feed him. Scandinavian Wildlife Park manager Frank Vigh-Larse`n says Siku is doing “really…
Neighbourhood Moms’ Christmas party
Neighbourhood Moms (NHM)- the grassroots networking and support group, got together for their Christmas party at the conference room in Governor’s Square. The delicious home-cooked dinner was well worth the wait, and Santa turned up too. “We also sang Christmas…
Hon. Alden Mclaughlin, M.B.E., J.P., M.L.A. Leader of the Opposition / Political Leader of the PPM
Once again we pause amidst the noisy rush of life to celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior. Despite the commercialisation of the modern Christmas season with all its stresses and strains and expense, for those of us who believe…