‘Buju was pressured’

May 20, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_5599" align="alignleft" width="300"] Buju Banton[/caption] ROSEMARY Duncan, coordinator of the Buju Banton Defense Support Committee, says the incarcerated reggae artiste was "pressured into an agreement" to drop any further appeals. Buju Banton (given name Mark Myrie) is currently serving a mandatory 10-year sentence in a Georgia...

PM urges nationals to show more care for children

May 19, 2015 in Regional

Mrs. Simpson Miller said that recent events involving children have left her sad. “These horrendous acts against our children, including murder, are unacceptable. The brutal killing of our children is a vile and dreadful occurrence that is alien to our culture. I am also concerned about...

Gonsalves: I am not afraid to announce election date

May 19, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3691" align="alignleft" width="300"] St Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves[/caption] KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says he is not afraid to call the general election, contrary to the taunts of his political opponents. He told his Unity Labour Party...