Political and religious groups condemn racist statements

September 14, 2015 in Regional

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Political and religious leaders Monday condemned what they termed racial comments posted on social media after the People’s National Movement (PNM) came to power following the September 7 general election. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has already told reporters that...

Dominica affected by heavy flooding again

September 14, 2015 in Regional

Dominica, still recovering after being ravaged by Tropical Storm Erika, is again experiencing flooding as a result of heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Grace, according to media reports. Dominica News Online (DNO) is reporting that many people are now stranded after flooding in Belfast, Pointe...

Chronixx gets six IRAWMA nods

September 11, 2015 in Regional

CHRONIXX, front-runner of the roots-reggae revival, leads the nominees for the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) set for Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 4. The conscious singer, who is known for songs such as Who Knows, Behind Curtain and Smile...

Trinidadian family sentenced to 418 years in US prison

September 11, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7728" align="alignleft" width="300"] Shane Ramsundar listens to his sentencing Wednesday at Queens Supreme Court for running a US$1.8-million immigration and real estate scheme.[/caption] NEW YORK (CMC) – A Trinidadian couple and their daughter, accused of conning 19 Caribbean immigrants in the United States of more...