More than $10 million in drugs seized in Caribbean Sea

April 21, 2016 in Regional

Three separate international and inter-agency counter narcotics operations, in the past week alone, resulted in the seizure of approximately 325 kilograms of cocaine, 600 pounds of marijuana and the apprehension of 15 suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea. The drugs seized represent a total wholesale...

Machel Montano sues Trinidad telecoms company

April 21, 2016 in Regional

Soca star Machel Montano is suing the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago (TSTT) for suspending its sponsorship deal with him three years ago. Machel, who is now a brand ambassador with TSTT competitor Digicel, is seeking more than TT$2 million (US$302,965) in compensation – the...

Elderly Guyana couple burnt to death by thieves

April 20, 2016 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana police were searching for bandits who robbed an elderly couple and later set fire to their home. Police said that the incident occurred on the East Bank of Essequibo on Sunday and that the dead couple, identified only as Jamila and...