Tropical Storm Florence bears down on Bermuda
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Tropical Storm Florence
headed for Bermuda as a large mass of gusty rain on
Friday and
seemed ready to strengthen into a
hurricane before hitting the British territory, US
forecasters said. Bermuda issued
a hurricane watch
before nightfall.
Reputed Bahamian drug kingpin extradited to US
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Reputed Bahamian drug lord
Samuel Knowles has been extradited to Miami where
he was first
indicted six years ago for his alleged
involvement in cocaine and marijuana smuggling,
authorities said on Thursday.
Miami daily fires reporters paid by US anti-Castro broadcaster
MIAMI, USA (AFP): Three reporters for Miami's main
Spanish language daily were fired for receiving money
from
the US government to appear on its anti-Fidel
Castro broadcasting operations, the Miami Herald
reported Friday.
USVI primary election produces first-ever debates in St John
ST JOHN, USVI: Rains swept across the USVI as
tropical storm Ernesto moved through the Caribbean
during the last
three days of August. After an initial
cancellation, the St John Democratic Club moved two
of "the first ever" St
John political debates from the
community park in Cruz Bay.
Travelrobe explains why Dominica was a haven to pirates in the Caribbean
LONDON, England: There is no doubt why Gore
Verbinski would have chosen Dominica as the
backdrop for the movie
Pirates of the Caribbean 2,
starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly, Orlando Bloom
and Bill Nighy.
Cruise passengers need passports in 2007
NEW YORK, USA (UPI): The US travel industry says
tougher border procedures for US citizens and foreign
travelers
entering the United States from the
Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and
seaports could put a squeeze
on cruise passengers.
Caribbean Star and Caribbean Sun Airlines continue to optimize costs
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: Further strengthening their
respective competitive positions, Caribbean Star
Airlines and
Caribbean Sun Airlines on Friday
announced several new measures designed to
optimize costs in order to fast-track
future growth.
St Lucia hotelier's private sector plea
CASTRIES, St Lucia: Tourism is everybody's business
but business has a special obligation to get deeply
involved
in the main business of the region, said a
Caribbean pioneer of sustainable tourism. President of the SLHTA Allen Chastanet
urged more active
participation from the private sector.
'Domino effect' revealed by regional official
MIAMI, USA: Dominoes hit the spot educationally,
and should be introduced in Caribbean schools, says
Ruddy Schaaffe,
chairman of Air Jamaica's World
Championship of Dominoes, which returns to Montego
Bay next month.
Kittitians and Nevisians in neighbouring islands have their say on electoral reform
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Nationals of St Kitts and Nevis residing in several neighbouring islands will get an unprecedented
opportunity to discuss plans to reform the electoral laws and regulations in the twin-island Federation.
Digicel introduces employee reward programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Digicel, the Caribbean mobile
telecommunications operator, on Friday announced
that it is
granting share options to more than 2,000
employees across its existing network of 20
operations, as part of a new,
first-of-its kind
employee reward program.
Jamaican refinery expansion to start in 2007, says minister
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Bloomberg): A $300 million
project to expand Jamaica's sole refinery with
Venezuelan help
will start at the end of next year,
Jamaica's Trade, Science and Technology Minister
Phillip Paulwell said.
Commentary: Europe eyeing tax havens again
Governments and financial sector authorities in the
Caribbean should keep a close eye on the latest
initiative
by European Union tax officials to cast their
tax net beyond their own shores. The inclusion of the
Bahamas on the
list is ominous.
Letter: Mr Hall may want to reconsider his comments on circumcision
Mr Hall states that he is not a scientist. I assume
that he means that he does not have the necessary
training
to evaluate the research done in the field
circumcision lately. I assume that he therefore draws
on Mr Waskett’s expertise.
Letter: Response from Anthony Hall
Because we're discussing matters of life and death, I
feel constrained to respond to the assumptions Dr
Wilhelm
Kossenjans makes in his letter of admonition
to me.
West Indies arrive safely to a warm welcome in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The West Indies players,
preparing for the forthcoming tri-nation limited-over
series,
arrived safely to a warm welcome at the team
hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning and are in high spirits, despite
the long trip.
Powell aware of the challenge Gay will produce in Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany: Despite boasting an
undefeated run of 15 races under his belt, Asafa
Powell, the world record
holder in the 100-metres will be mindful of American sprinter Tyson Gay when they clash this weekend in Stuttgart, Germany.
Hoddle tipped to be next Jamaica boss
LONDON, England (AFP): Glenn Hoddle is being tipped
as the man who will spearhead Jamaica's bid to reach
the
2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
Gay says Powell is almost perfect, but isn’t unbeatable
STUTTGART, Germany: Ever since he became known
to the international public, the world record holder
over 100-metres,
Asafa Powell of Jamaica, has been
on the radar of many top athletes.
Tropical Storm Florence heads for Bermuda
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Tropical Storm Florence will
send dangerous swells over the eastern US coastline
as the
unusually broad cyclone churns northwest in
the Atlantic toward Bermuda, forecasters warned on
Thursday. The storm's
center was about 930 miles
southeast of Bermuda.
US rejects claim by Trinidad PM of neglecting fight on drug traffickers
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The United States
Embassy in Port of Spain on Wednesday issued a
statement saying that
the US will continue to work
with the Trinidad and Tobago government and the
security agencies to continue the fight
against drug
trafficking.
Plans to expel Netherlands Antilles offenders may be illegal
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters): Proposals by a
Dutch minister to force young offenders from the
Netherlands
Antilles to return to the Caribbean even
if they are Dutch citizens are against European
Human Rights laws, a government
advisory body said.
Jamaican government to boost intelligence gathering arsenal
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaican government will
be placing increased focus on intelligence as part of
its crime
fighting strategy and over the next few
months, will be making significant investments in
applying the most up-to-date
technologies to the
intelligence-gathering arsenal.
Antigua-Barbuda launches Homestay Programme for Cricket World Cup
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: With projections of the second
largest number of visitors to a venue during the
Cricket World
Cup, Antigua and Barbuda is seeking to
provide a range of accommodation options for the
anticipated thousands of visitors.
Trade and investment benefit democracy, says OAS secretary general
WASHINGTON, USA: Organization of American States
(OAS) Secretary General José Miguel Insulza said
Thursday that
the promotion of trade and investment
is critical not only to create jobs and increase
prosperity, but also to strengthen
democracy in the
Americas.
Antigua-Barbuda independence website launched
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: A new website has been
launched in a bid to keep persons both at home and
abroad updated
on activities planned for the Silver
Jubilee Anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda's
Independence.
Curaçao airport personnel undergo training with business and hospitality experts
RICHARDSON, USA: To meet the goal of enhancing
visitor experience and to provide quality passenger
service, the
Curaçao International Airport has
solicited the expertise of business and hospitality
training veterans, FreemanGroup.
Caribbean Star Airlines adds another new Q300 Dash-8 aircraft
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Continuing a year-long series of
aircraft and technology upgrades designed to
heighten customer
care, Caribbean Star Airlines on
Thursday took delivery of its newest aircraft, a state-
of-the-art Bombardier Q300
Dash-8 Model 315.
Renowned Cuban musician dies
HAVANA, Cuba (UPI): Renowned Cuban musician
Richard Egues, known for his songwriting and flute
playing, has died
in Havana at the age of 82. Cuba-
controlled news outlet Granma said Egues died
September 1.
Air Jamaica introduces executive business class
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Following the successful re-
branding of the London product, Air Jamaica will
rename its First
Class product to Executive Business
Class on all its routes. The change takes effect on
October 29, 2006.
Travel to Turkey from the Caribbean made easier
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Republic of Turkey has
advised citizens of Dominica, St Kitts & Nevis, St
Lucia and
St Vincent & the Grenadines that travel to
Turkey has been made a lot easier. Effective August
1, 2006, passport
holders of these Caribbean island
nations are eligible to receive multiple-entry visas.
‘Great day for Dominica’ as diagnostic centre opens
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica’s Attorney General, Ian
Douglas, has described the opening of the US$ 7
million Diagnostic
Centre in Portsmouth as “ being a
great day for us not only in the Portsmouth Health
District but for all of us in
Dominica.”
Trinidad Government plans continued borrowing from the IDB
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Despite what government
says is at the moment a buoyant Trinidad and
Tobago economy,
there will still be the need to seek
financial assistance from financial agencies such as
the Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB).
Sportingbet may bid for Antigua-based gaming company
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): Sportingbet Plc, the
Web bookmaker that owns Paradise Poker, has said
that it is
in talks that may result in a 46.2 million-
pound ($87 million), all-stock takeover bid for
Antigua-based World Gaming
Plc.
US to stay away from Cuba non-aligned summit
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The United States will not
attend next week's summit in Cuba of the Non-
Aligned Movement
(NAM) that will gather some of its
most hostile critics just 90 miles from US soil, the top
US diplomat in Cuba said
on Thursday.
Commentary: On fighting HIV/AIDS against defenders of the prepuce...
I am not a scientist and I do not play one on the
Internet. But I have tremendous respect for
scientists and
praise their efforts to fight diseases
and alleviate human suffering. Therefore, whenever
lay-people proffer sentimental
customs
Commentary: Jagdeo's win in Guyana: An uninspiring victory
On September 2, President Bharrat Jagdeo of
Guyana's People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP), was
sworn in to
a second five-year term in office. August
28's relatively incident-free election was a major
success.
Letter: Cadogan's square pegs
I'm in basic agreement with Carson Cadogan's opinion
regarding Bush and the infamous secret prisons in
Europe.
I think, however, that he is too charitable
towards the Democrats and the European countries
as well.
Guyana defeat Suriname in Digicel Caribbean Cup Group A opener
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao: A healthy crowd at
Willemstad’s Ergilio Hato stadium enjoyed goals and
plenty of entertainment
as the Group A matches in
the Digicel Caribbean Cup opened in Curacao.
Tropical Storm Florence could threaten Bermuda next week
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Tropical Storm Florence slowly
strengthened in the open Atlantic on Wednesday and
could
grow into a hurricane as it nears the British
territory of Bermuda, US forecasters said. Florence is
the sixth tropical
storm of the Atlantic hurricane
season.
Guyana election conduct ‘does credit to all concerned’, says OAS
WASHINGTON, USA: The Organization of American
States election monitors have reaffirmed their
assessment that
Guyana’s August 28 general and
regional elections “were conducted in a manner that
does credit to all concerned.”
The preliminary report
was delivered to the Council today.
St Kitts-Nevis Social Security Board cancels investment after confidential details leaked
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The Christopher and Nevis
Social Security Board said Wednesday its decision to
invest EC$29
million in a local company was made
after a comprehensive analysis of the investment
but, before a final decision
could be made,
confidential documentation was leaked to the press.
Bolivian leader pays surprise visit to Fidel Castro
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Bolivian President Evo
Morales made a surprise half-day visit to Cuba on
Wednesday to
visit convalescing Cuban leader Fidel
Castro, Cuban television said.
St Kitts-Nevis joins International Criminal Court
New York, USA: St Kitts & Nevis has joined the
International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the
102nd State
Party to the ICC treaty. On 22 August
2006, St Kitts & Nevis deposited its instrument of
ratification of the Rome
Statute of the International
Criminal Court.
Trinidad companies for regional trade mission to Dominican Republic
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: About 38 service-
orientated companies in Trinidad and Tobago are
expected to be part
of a high powered regional trade
mission to the Dominican Republic from October 16 to
20.
Iranian president to attend Cuban summit
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP): Iranian President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad is to attend the summit of Non-Aligned
Movement countries
in the Cuban capital Havana in
mid-September, an official said Wednesday.
Suriname is 'world leader' in business delay
WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): Singapore has gained the
top place in a World Bank ranking of the best places
to do business,
compared to the dismal picture for
businesses in places like Suriname, the "world leader"
for the length of time it
takes to set up a business --
694 days.
Money yields power, but not equality, for Dominican Republic migrant women - UN study
UNITED NATIONS, : Dominican Republic women who
migrated abroad to earn more money were
empowered by their new
roles as household
breadwinners and decision-makers but were still
expected to conform to traditional gender roles,
according to a study released Wednesday.
Cuban ballet lacks sparkle, direction in creaking 'Don Quixote'
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): Ballet Nacional de
Cuba, which opened "Don Quixote" in London Tuesday
night, is,
like Cuba, looking frayed around the edges.
It's sunny and good-natured, while suffering from the
domination of a
leader who should have gone years
ago.
Commentary: Jamaica: Debt, economic performance and labour productivity
The Jamaican economy has suffered numerous
challenges and setbacks in the increasingly
competitive global environment.
Ultimately, if Jamaica
cannot solve its problems by conventional means, it
may be persuaded to take the Argentine
road of debt
renunciation.
Letter: Look to the future, Bahamas
With an election in mind, this Government is
proceeding with undue haste toward their proposed
National Health
Plan. I ask the Bahamian people to
look into the future and get an idea what medicine
will be like in the Bahamas
if they proceed with this
plan.
Letter: Putting square pegs in round holes is dangerous
After an extended period of denying that secret CIA
prisons exist in Europe, President Bush has been
forced to
admit that they do exist. The leaders of the
European countries who also denied their existence
should now hang their
heads in shame.
Tri-series is good build-up for Champions Trophy, says West Indies coach
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: West Indies Head Coach
Bennett King, said the Tri Series DLF Cup against
India and Australia
in Malaysia would be an ideal
precursor for the West Indies campaign to retain the
ICC Champions Trophy which they
won in England in
2004.
Digicel launches first ever Caribbean-wide football website
8:02 am edt
Powell going for more glory in Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany: The world’s fastest man and
arguably one of the best sprinters of all time, Asafa
Powell,
the Jamaican sprint ace, will now turn his
attention to this weekend’s 4th IAAF World Athletic
Finals in Stuttgart,
Germany.
Florence becomes sixth named storm of Atlantic season
MIAMI, USA (Bloomberg): A tropical depression in the
central Atlantic Ocean has developed into Tropical
Storm
Florence, making it the sixth named storm of
the Atlantic hurricane season, the US National
Hurricane Center said.
Florence was about 960 miles
east of the northern Leeward Islands.
Trinidad Prime Minister defends government's spending
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Prime Minister of Trinidad
and Tobago Patrick Manning, has defended his
administration's
spending, saying it is for the
betterment of the country. Speaking at a luncheon
on Tuesday, Manning said government
spends not
because it wants to but because it has to.
Castro says worst of health is 'behind' him
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): The Cuban President Fidel
Castro said the worst part of a health crisis that
made him shed
18.5 kilos (41 pounds) was over and
that he would attend the Non-Aligned Movement
summit here next week, in a handwritten
statement
published Tuesday.
Dominican police officers leave for training in China
ROSEAU, Dominica: Following a request by the
Government of Dominica to the Chinese Government,
ten police officers
left Dominica last week to pursue
training in China.
Caribbean to offer regional visa for 2007 Cricket World Cup
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AFP): The 15-nation
Caribbean Community will offer a regional visa to ease
travel for
cricket fans island-hopping for the 2007
World Cup Cricket, an official said Monday.
Caribbean Tourism Organization launches trade show
NEW YORK, USA: A new feature is being added to
this year's Caribbean Tourism Conference that will
present opportunities
for extensive exposure to
suppliers of tourism related services.
Trinidad & Tobago host steel pan concerts throughout September
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago: Steel pan
aficionados and novices alike can enjoy the powerful
and melodic
sounds of the only musical instrument
invented in the 20th Century throughout the month
of September during the Pan
Yard Sensations.
Trinidad government denies conspiracy in Chief Justice appeal hearing
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted claims that
government
is involved in a conspiracy to deliberately
delay the sending of an appeal court file of Chief
Justice Satnarine Sharma
to the Privy Council in
London for review.
Commentary: Bahamas NHI proposal on financial quick-sand
On January 31, 2004 the Blue Ribbon Commission on
National Health Insurance delivered its proposed plan
to the
Bahamian Prime Minister; and in September
2005 the NHI Steering Committee reported on the
Components, Costs and Financing
of the plan.
Letter: It appears that Mr O'Hara is guilty of these things himself
Frank O'Hara complains that Anthony Hall "jumped the
gun" in his article on circumcision and HIV, and states
that
Mr Hall includes "misinformation". Sadly, it
appears that Mr O'Hara is guilty of these things
himself.
Jamaican referee Prendergast quits international officiating
HAVANA, Cuba: Veteran Jamaican referee, Peter
Prendergast said goodbye to international officiating,
when he
took charge of the Digicel Caribbean Cup
football competition match between Cuba and the
Bahamas, played at the Pedro
Marrero Stadium in
Havana on Monday, September 4.
Samuels passes fitness test for Asian tri-series
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: West Indies batsman Marlon
Samuels passed a fitness test on Tuesday, which
clears the way
for his departure with the West Indies
squad for the Tri-Series in Malaysia.
Gang leaders in Trinidad agree to end gang violence
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AFP): Major gang leaders in
Trinidad have agreed to end gang violence in and
around
the country's capital city. Members of the
various gangs gathered in the crime plagued
community of Laventille for
an anti-crime rally.
Tropical depression may intensify, enter Caribbean
MIAMI, USA (Bloomberg): A tropical depression in the
central Atlantic Ocean headed toward the Caribbean
could
strengthen into Tropical Storm Florence by
Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said.
The storm, about 1,165
miles east of the Lesser
Antilles, was moving northwest at 12 miles an hour.
Nevis Premier to outline vision for future development
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Newly-elected Premier of
Nevis, Joseph Parry, is expected to outline his Nevis
Reformation
Party-led Nevis Island Administration’s
vision for the future development of Nevis at the St
Kitts and Nevis Chamber
of Commerce annual pre-
independence luncheon meeting.
Guyana's newly elected President promises to reach out to Opposition
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: President Bharrat Jagdeo was
sworn-in on Saturday by Acting Chancellor of the
Judiciary,
Justice Carl Singh, as Guyana's seventh
Executive President at a ceremony held on the lawns
of State House. Jagdeo
gave his commitment to
serve all the people of Guyana.
Reuters cameraman dies in Cuba after road accident
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Ignacio Insua, a Cuban
cameraman working for Reuters Television in Havana,
died on Monday
of a heart attack after suffering
spine injuries in a car accident. He was 57.
Pakistan's Musharraf may meet Indian PM in Cuba
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP): Leaders of nuclear-
armed rivals India and Pakistan may meet on the
sidelines of an
international summit this month to
jump-start their stalled peace process, Pakistan's
foreign ministry said Monday.
Cuba abuzz with talk of Castro's apparent recovery
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuba's second glimpse of Fidel
Castro since he handed power to his brother in late
July has
fueled speculation that he is rapidly
recovering and may return to the helm and appear at
the Non-Aligned Movement
summit later this month.
Mystery fires in Guyana kill six, destroy state TV transmitters
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP): Three fires of unknown
origin on Saturday killed six people in a house,
destroyed the
state-owned television transmitting
station and a provincial headquarters, Guyanese
authorities said.
New culture department for BVI
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The Executive Council of the
British Virgin Islands has recently approved the
establishment of
a Department of Culture under the
Ministry of Education and Culture.
EU seeks tax talks with Bahamas
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP): The European Commission
is seeking to open talks with financial centres such as
The
Bahamas about cracking down on savings tax
evasion, a spokeswoman said Monday.
Commentary: Law and Politics: What is said - not what is done!
It has long been accepted that in politics and public
issues, because of the uncertain and ever-changing
trends
in peoples behaviour patterns worldwide,
special allowances have to be made when assessing
or analysing the impact
they create.
WICB holds cricket development workshop
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: President of the West Indies
Cricket Board (WICB), Kenneth Gordon, on Monday
promised participating
stakeholder groups at a
Regional Cricket Development Workshop in Antigua
that the Board will take their proposals
seriously.
Reggae Boy Fuller targets goal for his new club
LONDON, England: Following his recent transfer to
English Championship division club Stoke City late last
month
Jamaican international Ricardo Fuller is now
targeting goals for his new club this new season.
Pakistan ready to revise itinerary for West Indies
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters): The Pakistan Cricket
Board (PCB) said it is willing to revise the itinerary for
its
home series against the West Indies this year.
The PCB had initially rejected requests to delay the
start of the tour.
Ailing Cuban leader looks better in new video
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Ailing Cuban leader Fidel
Castro, looking well on the mend, was shown on
television on
Friday meeting with Venezuelan
President Hugo Chavez after temporarily ceding
power a month ago to undergo intestinal
surgery. The
seven-minute clip showed a smiling Castro in bed.
Guyana's president sworn in with call for unity
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Reuters): Guyana President
Bharrat Jagdeo was sworn in on Saturday for another
five years,
calling for national unity after this week's
peaceful election in the divided South American
nation of 750,000 people.
The former British colony
escaped the violence of past votes.
USVI tourist seeks justice for brutal attack
ST JOHN, USVI: A Chicago man who was attacked
and severely beaten with a shovel during the early
morning hours
of August 10 while visiting the island of
St John, US Virgin Islands, has launched a campaign
to draw attention to
the incident. Don Calloway
arrived on St John on August 5 to attend a wedding.
Preliminary statement published on Montserrat’s current volcanic hazards
BRADES, Montserrat: By the end of August, elite
scholars of volcanology reported that Montserrat’s
Soufriére
Hills Volcano shows no sign of an end to the
current eruption; however, they have no reason to
believe that the volcano
could generate explosions
much bigger than it already has.
Cuba's Castro recovering, giving orders, says Chavez
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters): Cuban leader Fidel
Castro is now able to write notes and give orders as
he recovers
from surgery, Venezuelan President Hugo
Chavez said on Sunday. Castro temporarily handed
power to his brother Raul
on July 31 to recover from
intestinal surgery.
Opposition leader accepts elections results in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Leader of the PNCR-
1Guyana, Robert Corbin, has accepted that his party
lost the August 28
elections held in Guyana by a
landslide. President Bharrat Jagdeo was returned as
President and is serving the last
of two terms
because of two-term limits stipulated by Guyana law.
Tropical Depression Six forms in the Atlantic
MIAMI, USA: The sixth tropical depression of the
2006 hurricane season has formed far out in the
Atlantic and
is expected to become a tropical storm
on Monday. According to the National Hurricane
Center in Miami, at 11:00 pm
EDT Sunday, the centre
was about 1,395 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.
Commentary: Guyana's decision - New governance and power sharing?
The recently concluded election in Guyana has once
again raised an issue which is fundamental to the
functioning
of any democratic nation. How do you
make governments not only accountable but also give
an opportunity for the minority?
Commentary: The Global Marketplace- Immigration concerns
The corporate employer has now decided on the most
suitable candidate from a select short list of job
applicants
and is considering making the job offer.
The job applicant is a foreigner and a non resident.
Letter: To argue that religious differences have brought divisiveness is simply false
It is an interesting article and some of Sir Ronald
Sanders' ideas about combating racism I support.
However,
to argue that religious differences have
brought divisiveness to British society is simply false.
Letter: HIV/AIDS and circumcision
It appears that Anthony L. Hall substantially jumped
the gun in his article on circumcision and HIV/AIDS
and
also has some misinformation. First, the ritual
circumcision performed solely by Jews is "bris"
or "brism," not "briss."
Powell leads trio of double jackpot winners in Berlin
BERLIN, Germany (Reuters): Asafa Powell, Jeremy
Wariner and Sanya Richards completed perfect
Golden League seasons
on Sunday to scoop $250,000
shares in the double jackpot. Jamaica's Powell ran
9.86 seconds in cold, damp conditions
in the 100
metres at the International Stadionfest meeting.
Guadeloupe: Cycling or football, Digicel present on all fronts
POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe: Just a few months
after its arrival in the French-speaking Caribbean,
mobile telecommunications
operator Digicel has very
quickly focused on the most popular sports in
Guadeloupe. Digicel recently held a press
conference
to announce the launching of the Caribbean Cup.
Dominican Republic beaten by Brazil in World Grand Prix volleyball
OKAYAMA, Japan (AFP): Defending champions Brazil
defeated the Dominican Republic in three sets
Saturday to maintain
their unbeaten record in the
World Grand Prix women's volleyball tournament.
Jamaica's Johnson loses split points decision
BOLTON, England (AFP): British boxer Clinton Woods
declared he should be considered the world's best
light-heavyweight
after beating Jamaica's Glengoffe
Johnson on a split points decision.
