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(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica’s Customs Department is reporting a spike in the number of persons attempting to smuggle cocaine in the island.

(Jamaica Observer) Local financial stakeholders lobbying for the Government to take on a US tax compliance rule, which require them to release client information to American authorities, have gone regional.

LONDON, (Reuters) – In a study that prompted criticism from other experts, French scientists said today that rats fed on Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) corn or exposed to its top-selling weedkiller suffered tumours and multiple organ damage.

(Reuters) – India beat Afghanistan by 23 runs in their opening Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup today.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Shane Watson’s allround brilliance powered Australia to an easy seven-wicket victory over Ireland in their opening Group B match of the Twenty20 World Cup today.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – The mega gold investments to be made in Brokopondo and East Suriname will cause enormous shifts in the labor market.

PARIS, (Reuters) – France said it would temporarily close its embassies and schools in 20 countries on Friday after a French magazine published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, a move it fears will further inflame tensions over a film mocking the prophet.

(Trinidad Express) Thousands heeded the call of Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley to march from Woodford Square to deliver a petition to President’s House yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) THERESE Baptiste-Cornelis, former Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, has reigned her position and indicated that she has no intention of returning to this country.

LONDON, (Reuters) – One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives killed two unarmed policewomen today in a gun and grenade ambush, police said, killings which are likely to reignite a long-running debate over whether British officers should carry guns.

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Ajantha Mendis produced extraordinary bowling figures of six for eight to lead Sri Lanka to a crushing 82-run win over Zimbabwe in the opening Twenty20 World Cup match on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Public Works says verification of the claims of Guyanese who are seeking refunds from the bankrupt low cost airline REDjet is still in train.

(WICB) St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that accomplished management consultant Michael Muirhead has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the regional governing body.

Police say that at about 2230h last night Bibi Samaroo, 38 years, of Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD, was securing her home when she was held up by three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

Police say that investigations are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death of Balkarran Kissoon, 24 years, of Walton Hall, Essequibo Coast, who died yesterday at the GPHC.

(Barbados Nation) The UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES’ Cave Hill Campus now has 40 reasons to smile.

(Trinidad Express) Once again, a call has been made by Chief Justice Ivor Archie for the Judiciary to have greater control over its operations.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has made a calculated move to save his Government from toppling.

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S.

A new drug strategy master plan is being crafted by the government says Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee who also warned counter narcotics officers to be on the look out for other types of illegal drugs entering the country.