Rihanna Dedicates Award To Barbados And More

August 29, 2016 in Regional

NEW YORK, United States, Monday August 29, 2016 – The spotlight was on Barbadian-born superstar Rihanna at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards last night when she received a lifetime achievement award – yes, at the age of 28 – and then dedicated it to...

Child abuse, rape a big problem

August 29, 2016 in Regional

SUPERINTENDENT of Police in charge of the Portland Division, Oberlene Smith-Whyte is raising concerns over what she says is the low conviction rate of rapists in the eastern parish. Smith-Whyte, who made the disclosure in an interview with the Jamaica Observer North and East, emphatically stated...

Gray’s Farm man shot dead

August 29, 2016 in Regional

Antigua & Barbuda has recorded what appears to be the third homicide for 2016, when 31-year-old Tyrone “Yankee” Lewis was gunned down in the wee hours of Sunday morning, on Christian Street, Gray’s Farm. It is alleged that the father of one, was alone at a...

Educators call for a complete overhaul of the system

August 29, 2016 in Regional

The deputy principal at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, is advocating for a complete overhaul of the education system in the region, from one that provides credentials and certificates to one that offers knowledge and learning. Professor Rhonda Reddock said for far...

Latest burn victim airlifted for treatment

August 27, 2016 in Regional

Relatives, co-workers and well-wishers were brought to tears as a MEDIVAC helicopter lifted from the helipad at Mount St John’s Medical Hospital with burn victim, Gayan Williams onboard. Williams, 41, was airlifted yesterday to a medical facility in Guadeloupe for treatment for the burns she sustained...