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Full-strength team to tour South Africa, says Bravo

November 05, 2014 in Sports

DURBAN, South Africa (CMC) — West Indies One-Day International (ODI) cricket captain Dwayne Bravo has announced that a full-strength team will tour South Africa next month despite their dramatic mid-series withdrawal from India last month. Bravo's disclosure yesterday may allay concerns after the tour was plunged...

Caribbean leaders adopt 10-point plan on Ebola

November 05, 2014 in National

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, NOVEMBER 5TH 2014 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and other Caribbean leaders have adopted a ten-point plan of action to ensure the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) does not reach the region. Cuba is also expected to play an integral...

US capital votes to legalize marijuana

November 05, 2014 in International

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Voters in the US capital backed legalizing marijuana Tuesday, in a symbolic victory for campaigners aiming to build on two states' 2012 decision to allow weed for recreational purposes. Washington DC approved the measure by 64 percent in favor and...