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Caribbean reports dramatic decline in babies born with HIV

December 17, 2014 in Regional

The report, “Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Congenital Syphilis in the Americas,” takes stock of progress in the region's countries toward the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, said PAHO. Using data from PAHO, UNICEF and UNAIDS, the report estimates that 10,700...

Sammy among five Windies players out of IPL contracts

December 17, 2014 in Sports

MUMBAI, India – West Indies Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy is among five Caribbean players released by their Indian Premier League franchises, ahead of the new season, which bowls off next April. The former Test skipper has been joined by pacers Ravi Rampaul, Jason Holder, Krishmar Santokie...

Kieron Pollard strikes six ‘sixes’ in one over

December 17, 2014 in Sports

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard confirmed his status as a key player in the forthcoming Twenty20 Big Bash League in Australia after hitting six sixes in an over during an Adelaide Strikers warm-up game at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide...

TT pastor on sex charge gets bail

December 17, 2014 in Regional

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) -- A pastor at the Dow Village Open Bible Church, south of here, will return to court on January 12 next year after being charged with having sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent. Bernard Andrews, 47, was released on...