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More than 1000 with chikungunya in Guyana

September 15, 2014 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) – Officials in the South American country of Guyana say they are stepping up efforts to fight the spread of the chikungunya virus amid an increase in cases. Chief Medical Officer Shamdeo Persaud said yesterday that the health ministry is spraying the capital...

Roach puts West Indies in control on day two

September 15, 2014 in Sports

CASTRIES, St Lucia (AP) -- Fast bowler Kemar Roach grabbed 5-33 yesterday as the West Indies seized control of the second Test against Bangladesh as 14 wickets tumbled on day two at the Beausejour Stadium. The visitors did well to restrict the West Indies to 380...

OECS asks A&B to pay up

September 15, 2014 in Regional

Antigua & Barbuda’s debt to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is in arrears of just over $4.8 million, thus curtailing its voting rights in the organization. The seven countries which make up the body are each required to pay the organisation $182, 585 monthly...

Lady Mignon capsizes between St Kitts-Nevis

September 12, 2014 in National

BREAKING NEWS 12/09/2014; Freedom Fm has been reliably informed that a cargo boat Lady Mignon just capsized in the Jessups Bay area with 5 crew members on board. Freedom Fm was told that the Coast Guard is in the area assisting. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a...