Nigerian doc shot dead in T&T
(Trinidad Express) Ungrateful monsters! This is how several Nigerian doctors described the person who shot and killed their colleague, Dr Chudi Ezezue, in the yard of his 22 Ninth Street, Barataria apartment late Thursday night. Ezezue, 44, a surgical doctor at the Intensive Care Unit of the Port of Spain General Hospital, was shot in [...]
Arab states back Libya no-fly zone against Gaddafi
RAS LANUF, Libya/CAIRO, (Reuters) – Arab countries appealed to the United Nations to impose a no-fly zone on Libya as government troops backed by warplanes fought to drive rebels from remaining strongholds in the west of the country. Washington, which would probably play the leading role in enforcing any no-fly zone, called the declaration an [...]
Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light
SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Tsunamis triggered by Japan’s devastating earthquake that prompted evacuations on the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile today, but damage was limited. The tsunami lost much of its energy as it moved thousands of miles (km) across the Pacific Ocean, although governments took [...]
Tougher tests await West Indies
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A hat-trick of wins has broadened the smile on West Indies skipper Darren Sammy’s face but tougher tests await his team in the remaining World Cup Group B assignments. West Indies have done well to put behind the defeat by South Africa and cope with injuries to key players, most prominently [...]
At Arab League, Oman urges action on Libya
CAIRO, (Reuters) – Arab states must intervene in Libya or risk unwanted foreign intervention, Oman’s foreign minister told an Arab League meeting today. European states hope the Arab League will take the lead in shaping policy towards the revolt that has divided Libya. The League has suspended Libya for its crackdown on an uprising against [...]
Guyanese man jailed 45 years for Connecticut murder
A twenty-eight-year-old Guyanese man was sentenced to 45 years in jail yesterday for killing a fellow Guyanese in Connecticut, according to Republican-American. A jury convicted Parasurama Rabindranauth of murder in January, returning the verdict in about an hour and a half. Although he has contended the killing was in self-defence, Rabindranauth said
South Africa pips India in thriller
NAGPUR, India, (Reuters) – South Africa, needing 13 runs off the last over, broke the hearts of a partisan crowd by pulling off a thrilling three-wicket win over co-hosts India in the World Cup today. Sachin Tendulkar had set up an enthralling Group B encounter with 111, his 99th international century and 48th ODI ton. [...]
Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces fresh threat
SENDAI, Japan, (Reuters) – Thousands of people fled the vicinity of an earthquake-crippled Japanese nuclear plant after a radiation leak and authorities faced a fresh threat today with the failure of the cooling system in a second reactor. Operator TEPCO said it was preparing to vent some steam to relieve pressure in the No.3 reactor [...]
Windies players meet Mohali people living with HIV
The West Indies team took time out from its preparation for yesterday’s vital ICC Cricket World Cup match against Ireland to show its support for the Think Wise campaign, according to an ICC release. The release said that the players met 10 adults who are living with HIV at training on Wednesday, to understand what [...]
CARICOM expresses condolences at Japan disaster
In a message to the Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday, Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite, Acting CARICOM Secretary-General said that the people of the Caribbean Community shared Japan’s grief over the tragic and escalating loss of life, and the displacement of thousands of Japanese through the “unimaginable effects” of the massive earthquake and tsunami [...]
Ireland captain slams lbw decision against Wilson
MOHALI, India, (Reuters) – Ireland captain William Porterfield was left fuming at the umpire review system (UDRS) and felt batsman Gary Wilson’s lbw ruling could have cost them the match against West Indies today. Porterfield criticised Sri Lankan umpire Asoka de Silva’s decision to give Wilson out despite replays showing that the batsman had offered [...]
Police issued wanted bulletin over abduction, armed robbery
Onan Orlando Thom is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to abduction and robbery under arms. Thom is 26 years-old and his last known address is Old England, Upper Demerara River. A police bulletin today said that anyone with information that may lead to his arrest is asked to contact the police on [...]
Bangladesh tail-enders hit back to stun England
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Bangladesh tail-enders Shafiul Islam and Mahmudullah became the toast of the nation today after steering their team to a stunning two-wicket World Cup win over England. The co-hosts looked to be probably heading out of the competition with England progressing to the last eight when they slumped to 169-8 chasing 226 [...]
Ministry restates La Nina alert
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydroment Service is urging residents in vulnerable low lying agricultural and residential communities to take precautions to avoid flooding and water accumulation as the La Nina weather phenomenon persists. The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority is reminding all Regional Democratic Councils, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and residents to be vigilant in the [...]
Muralitharan and Dilshan complete missing link
COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Muttiah Muralitharan is not a man who likes standing in the background but after being eclipsed by his fast bowling team mates for the majority of the World Cup, the leg spinner and his cohorts finally showed their worth against Zimbabwe. Barring the washout match against Australia, Sri Lanka’s speed merchants led [...]