Mandela book withdrawn after outrage from widow

July 25, 2017 in Regional

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — A new book detailing Nelson Mandela's last days has been withdrawn after it was condemned by his outraged widow, publisher Penguin Random House said yesterday. The book by Mandela's physician Vejay Ramlakan was released last week to coincide with the late...

Murder over $80

July 24, 2017 in Regional

DARYELL Artley, the man who earlier this month allegedly lit Michael Victor on fire during a dispute over $80, has been charged with the offence of murder. On Friday, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service tweeted that Artley was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm....

Anguilla Voted Best Island in the Caribbean

July 20, 2017 in Regional

Anguilla has won top honours as ‘Best Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda & Bahamas’ , in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017. Travel + Leisure is the largest travel magazine brand in the United States, and the winners of the prestigious award are determined by...

Man pleads guilty in US$3 million Haitian bribery scheme

July 20, 2017 in Regional

The former general manager of a Florida-based telecommunications company has pleaded guilty for his role in a US$3-million Haitian bribery scheme. Court records show 66-year-old Amadeus Richers, who headed Cinergy and Uniplex, pleaded guilty in Miami federal court Wednesday to conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt...