Author: Clivette

LIAT Flights Grounded

September 28, 2016 in Regional

Some of LIAT’s flights across the region have been grounded. After calling off flights yesterday because of what was then a tropical wave, the Antigua-based carrier issued an advisory indicating that except for a few flights between Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. Croix and Tortola,...

Death Threats, Government Order Block Haiti Gay Festival

September 28, 2016 in Regional

Organizers have called off a festival celebrating Haiti’s Afro-Caribbean lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community because of threats of violence and government opposition. Jean Danton Leger, commissioner of Port-au-Prince, said he had blocked the Massimadi festival to protect public morals. The decision followed Haitian lawmaker Senator...

Clinton leads 1-0 after debate — but no game-changer

September 28, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_14301" align="alignleft" width="300"] Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton (R) shakes hands with Republican nominee Donald Trump after the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on Monday.[/caption] Hillary Clinton was calm, cool, well-prepared and — pundits say — victorious in the first presidential...