Food and Drug Administration approves “Female Viagra”

August 21, 2015 in Regional

NORTH CAROLINA, United States, Friday August 21, 2015 – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) t1his week approved flibanserin, a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed “Female Viagra.” Produced by North Carolina-based Sprout Pharmaceuticals, the pill is designed to help premenopausal women regain...

T&T opposition wants country to have bigger role within CARICOM

August 21, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_5191" align="alignright" width="300"] Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley (File photo)[/caption] PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – A People’s National Movement (PNM) government will move to have a bigger role in the affairs of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) if it wins the September 7 general elections,...

Buju fans get boost

August 20, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7326" align="alignright" width="300"] Buju Banton[/caption] SUPPORTERS of incarcerated reggae artiste Buju Banton were on a high when a photograph performing behind bars went viral on social media. In the photograph, Buju Banton — dressed in prison-issued garments -- is seen performing with a small band in...

Sizzla’s son in the Right Place

August 20, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7323" align="alignleft" width="300"] Meleku[/caption] Eighteen-year-old reggae singer Meleku says he is bringing originality and individuality to the music. His debut single is entitled Right Place. Produced by Big 12 Productions, the single was released about a month ago. Meleku (real name Melek Collins) is the son of...

1,300 child abuse reports in three months

August 20, 2015 in Regional

Statement- The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (CA) is once again appealing to the public to report cases of child abuse by calling its hotline 996 or 800-2014. In the first three months of operations, the Authority has received over 1300 reports - in other...