Mohammad Asif released from prison
Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler, has been released from jail after completing half of his one-year sentence for spot-fixing
Month: May 2012
Republic Bank announces half-year profits of $550 million
Port-of-Spain: The Republic Bank Group has recorded a net profit of $550.1 million for the financial half year ended March 31st. Republic's Chairman Ronald Harford says the result represents a…
Trade union leader Lyle Townsend laid to rest
Port-of-Spain: Trade unionist Lyle Townsend was laid to rest today following a service at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Townsend was remembered for his unique style and charisma. 66-year-old Townsend died…
UNC, COP rift continues as San Fernando Mayor sues Deputy Mayor
San Fernando: The bitter feud between the Congress of the People and the UNC at least among some members seems to be an unending story as there is word that…
Three murdered; four hospitalised
Port-of-Spain: Three seperate shootings within 15 hours have left three dead and four hospitalised. In the first killing, two men identified only as Redo and Chiney were reportedly at a…
Govt to review benefits to judges after retirement
Port-of-Spain: The Government has initiated a review of the conditions that govern judges after their retirement, as a constitutional requirement that debars them from re-entering private practise within 10 years…
Chinese activist: I do want to go to U.S.
The Chinese activist who left the refuge of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing said Thursday that he regrets the move and now wants U.S. officials to help get him and his family to the United States.
Gibson targets gradual improvement
Ottis Gibson and Darren Sammy are targeting continued improvement on West Indies tour of England
Activists: Syrian troops storm university, arrest hundreds
Syrian forces raided a university Thursday, the opposition said, the latest sign of continuing attacks despite a truce implemented three weeks ago and the presence of United Nations monitors in the country.
Prosecutor recommends 80 years for Charles Taylor
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor should receive an 80-year sentence for his conviction of aiding and abetting war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone’s civil war, the chief prosecutor in the international court case recommended Thursday.
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