Sumfest gets high marks

July 23, 2019 in Regional

Organisers of the 27th Reggae Sumfest have hailed it as the “biggest and best ever” in its history. They pointed to the massive crowds and excellent delivery by artistes, during its live performance nights last Friday and Saturday at Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego...

$35K OR JAIL FOR POSSESSION OF CANNABIS

July 18, 2019 in Regional

Kenroy Marshall was fined EC $35,000 yesterday after he had pleaded guilty, the day before, to possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply. In a release to the media yesterday, the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) said...

IMF head resigns

July 18, 2019 in Regional

BBC reports that Christine Lagarde has said she will step down as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It comes ahead of a decision on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Ms Lagarde said she would leave the IMF on...

Jack Warner hit with $79 million judgment

July 12, 2019 in Regional

A former Caribbean soccer official has been ordered to pay a $79 million penalty stemming from the FIFA bribery scandal. A federal judge in New York City imposed the judgment against Jack Warner in a lawsuit brought by the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean...