US-Cuba restrictions begin to ease today

January 16, 2015 in Regional

WASHINGTON (CMC) - Effective Friday, the Obama Administration says it will begin to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba. Last month, US President Barack Obama announced historic changes to the US-Cuba policy, beginning the process of normalisation between the two countries. Obama had also announced his commitment...

Youth nominate Kartel for awards

January 15, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_2933" align="alignleft" width="300"] Vybz Kartel[/caption] INCARCERATED deejay Vybz Kartel was nominated in five categories at the Youth View Awards (YVAs) media launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St Andrew, on Thursday night. Kartel, who is serving a life sentence for his role in the...

No apology

January 15, 2015 in Regional

By Linda Straker ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan 14, CMC – The Grenada government says it will not apologise to any country, including China, for publicly disclosing the names of agencies, institutions or countries that have come forward and assist the island with dealing with its...

Gully Bop released from hospital after surgery

January 14, 2015 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall’s newest sensation Gully Bop was on Tuesday released from hospital following a minor surgery to remove a hernia. “He went in on Sunday and came out today,” manager and promoter Isaiah Laing told OBSERVER ONLINE Tuesday evening. “The operation was successful [and] he’s...