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A look at marijuana laws in Jamaica, Latin America

October 30, 2014 in Regional

(AP) — Here's a look at the status of marijuana laws in some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. ARGENTINA: Personal possession of marijuana was decriminalised under a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that jail time for small amounts of drugs violates Argentina's constitution. Although the...

Trinidad: No stopping Carnival despite Ebola threat

October 30, 2014 in Regional

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Carnival 2015 is on. Both Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism Dr Lincoln Douglas and National Security Minister Gary Griffith said on Wednesday there were no plans to cancel or postpone carnival celebrations 2015 despite the threat of Ebola. Both men also...

Jamaican thrower Smikle gets 2-year doping sanction

October 30, 2014 in Sports

MONACO (AP) — Jamaican discus thrower Traves Smikle has received a two-year suspension for doping. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) says Smikle's ban will last until June 21, 2015. The sanction began from the date of his positive test for a banned substance at the...

Congratulations State Scholar Chloe Williams

October 29, 2014 in National

Nevisian Chloe Williams is the 2014 State Scholar Winner . She gained the best results in the federation of St. Kitts Nevis for the 2014 Cape Exams results. Chloe attended the Nevis Sixth Form College and copped 4 Grade Ones! Added to this impressive feat, Chloe...