October 2017

US university offering marijuana degree

October 17, 2017 in International

A university in Michigan is offering an unusual degree — in marijuana. Northern Michigan University in Marquette began its medical plant chemistry program this semester, with about a dozen students in the first class, the Detroit Free Press reported. The programme combines chemistry, biology, botany, horticulture,...

Fire Breaks out Upstairs Ashburry’s in Basseterre

October 17, 2017 in National

The quick response from the Basseterre Fire Services confirmed a fire that broke out upstairs the Ashburry building from spreading and creating further damage. At 5:45 Tuesday morning, the fire department responded to a fire, seen upstairs the former Circus Grill Restaurant now known as...

Taylor fifty sees Windies to series win

October 16, 2017 in Sports

Captain Stafanie Taylor’s 28th One-Day International half-century was enough to steer West Indies Women to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here Friday night. Chasing a paltry 163 for victory at the Brian Lara Stadium,...