Island Talk
Attorney Warren Cassell's Bail Application Hits A Glitch
Category: Island Talk Written by Jeevan Robinson
The bail application that took place today for Montserrat’s Attorney at Law, Warren Cassell, who was recently sentenced to a five year prison term for land fraud and fined $125,000, hit a glitch at the sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal in Montserrat.
Did Former West Indies Cricket Star, Brian Lara, Disrespect Nelson Mandela?
Category: Island Talk Written by HG Helps
The Jamaica Observer is reporting that former West Indies Cricket Board President, Pat Rousseau, is still angry at the way in which the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was "disrespected" by batting star Brian Lara 14 years ago.
LEGALIZE IT! The Marijuana Movement Is “one more song” Away From Victory
Category: Island Talk Written by Michael Edwards
The recent passing of Prof Manley West, brought to my mind what is arguably the world’s best-documented and most polynymous (my own coinage) plant: the chronic, weed, doobie, the dro, pot, mary jane, reefer, indo, skunk, herb, collie(kali), cannabis, ganja. It may have as many names as users, most of who extol its psycho-active, pain-relieving properties.
Windies Cricket Board Wants To Clear Any Residual Issues With Chris Gayle
Category: Island Talk Written by Zaheera Blake
It looks as if star cricketer, Chris Gayle, may be finally coming in from the wilderness. ESPNcricinfo is reporting that the West Indies Cricket Board wants Gayle to set a date when he can make himself available to meet with Board officials.
Usain Bolt Dumps European Girlfriend, Lubica Slovak, To Focus On Olympics
Category: Island Talk Written by Kingsley Irish
Usain Bolt has dumped his Slovakian girlfriend, Lubica Slovak, after he was recently engulfed in a race row with Jamaicans accusing him of suffering from "white woman complex. The official line however is that the two split so that Bolt can focus on the upcoming London Olympics.
Grenada is Not Falling Apart Says Prime Minister
Category: Island Talk Written by MNI Political Reporter
Grenadians have been sent a message of assurance that their government is not falling apart. Following months of internal wranglings and public showings of divisions, Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas addressed the nation on Friday (May 4) evening to assure the population that his National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not crumbling around him.
Former Jamaican PM Patterson Refers Libellous Emails To Lawyers
Category: Island Talk Written by Jeevan Robinson
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, PJ Patterson, is seeking legal advice, having referred emails which are alleged to be libellous to his lawyers. According to Patterson, “I have referred the matter to my lawyers and await their advice."
A Letter To The Editor Concerning The Individual Who Seeks To Pillage Montserrat
Category: Island Talk Written by James Washington
Dear Sir, I can’t understand this! Just yesterday something perplexing was forwarded to my inbox, so I decided to put pen to paper to help clear up its contents. I too being a journalist, I choose to protect the source given its nature. However, as you yourself can also appreciate, as journalists we pride ourselves on seeking out the hard facts; and also providing a raft of analysis to break down the issues surrounding a story, event or a not so straight forward situation.
Premier Reuben T Meade Signs MOU With Department For International Development
Category: Island Talk Written by Nerissa Golden
The Honourable Reuben Meade on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department for International Development (DFID) which outlines a series of reforms the Government of Montserrat must undertake to be able to receive “increased capital investment and technical assistance” from the United Kingdom.
Turks & Caicos Political Party Leader Clayton Greene To Stand Trial
Category: Island Talk Written by MNI Reporter
Following a preliminary or sufficiency hearing in the Turks and Caicos Islands, it has been determined that there is sufficient evidence against Progressive National Party (PNP) leader and former speaker of the house Clayton Greene to commit him to stand trial in the Supreme Court. Greene has been charged with three offences of acquiring the proceeds of crime, two offences of fraud and two offences of concealing the transfer of the proceeds of criminal activity.
Cayman Islands Premier, McKeeva Bush, Under Police Investigation
Category: Island Talk Written by Assc. Press
A spokesman for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) confirmed on Saturday that Cayman Islands premier McKeeva Bush is now the subject of three separate police investigations. According to police, one of the investigations involves allegations of financial irregularities in relation to a land deal. In addition, a further allegation of financial irregularities has been made, which is entirely separate from the first investigation.
Barbados To Answer Charges In The Case Involving Jamaican Shanique Myrie
Category: Island Talk Written by Court Reports
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has given Jamaican Shanique Myrie permission to begin proceedings against the Barbados government following an encounter with a Barbadian Immigration Officer last year.
Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller, Reports Significant Progress During First 100 Days
Category: Island Talk Written by Jeevan Robinson
Jamaica's Prime Minister, Portia Simpson-Miller, has spoken about the “good and steady progress” being made in recognition of her administration's first 100 days in office. Speaking during the recent Summit of the Americas, in Colombia, Prime Minister Simpson-Miller indicated to the gathered media that she was "confident that any objective assessment of the government’s achievements would conclude that much had been accomplished."
Elections In Bahamas Carded For May 7
Category: Island Talk Written by By Permission of Nassaa Gaurdian
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced in a national address on Tuesday night that the next general election in The Bahamas will be held on May 7. The national address came six hours after Parliament was officially dissolved by a proclamation from Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes. Provost Marshal Ellison Greenslade read the proclamation on the steps on the House of Assembly at 2 pm.
St Vincent & Jamaica Viewed As Main Suppliers Of Marijuana To Antigua
Category: Island Talk Written by Jeevan Robinson
Law enforcement officials in Antigua & Barbuda are of the belief that the main suppliers of marijuana to the island are from the islands of Jamaica and St Vincent & the Grenadines.
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