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(Trinidad Express) A photograph posted on social networking site WhatsApp, on a phone linked to Attorney General Anand Ramlogan’s office recently sparked rumours that he purchased a Rolls Royce luxury vehicle.

BRUSSELS/NICOSIA,  (Reuters) – The euro zone agreed today to hand Cyprus a bailout worth 10 billion euros ($13 billion), but demanded depositors in its banks forfeit some money to stave off bankruptcy despite the risk of a wider run on savings.

Former PPP leading light Ralph Ramkarran has criticized the party’s leaders over abuse heaped on AFC executive Moses Nagamootoo at a remembrance for the Jagans two weeks ago at Port Mourant.

(Jamaica Observer) Reputed Tavern gang leader Christopher ‘Dog Paw’ Linton and co-accused Micah Allen were yesterday sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment in the High Court Division of the Gun Court.

(Jamaica Observer) SHREWSBURY, Westmoreland — The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) was up late last evening probing the controversial police shooting death of three members of this community — a fireman, his brother and their cousin.

The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that the 7th round Regional Super50 match between Guyana and Jamaica will be played as a day/night encounter at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence on April 7th.

(WICB) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel today named the 13-man squad for the 2nd Test match against Zimbabwe at Windsor Park, Dominica.

The police say they are investigating the suspected murder of an unidentified male Amerindian, in his twenties, whose body was found at about 0600h.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1740h yesterday at Windsor Forest, WCD, and which resulted in the death of 3-year-old Salima Shakeel, of Windsor Forest.

(Barbados Nation) The Merrymen, one of Barbados’ best known groups internationally, are promising a night of surprises and nostalgia with their 50th anniversary show coming off at the Barbados Yacht Club on March 30.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenya’s defeated presidential contender Raila Odinga filed a legal challenge to his election loss today in a major test of the country’s democratic system five years after a disputed vote triggered deadly tribal clashes.

A Barbados company is pushing ahead with a mega farm in Region Nine which will have rice as its centre piece.

(Trinidad Express) Soldiers are not killing machines. Attorney General Anand Ramlogan stressed this point as he made his final case for the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2013 which was passed at 6.53 p.m.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – The health of U.S. rapper Lil Wayne was the subject of conflicting reports on Friday, with celebrity website TMZ.com

(Trinidad Express) A CARIBBEAN Airlines aircraft en-route from Miami, Florida to Piarco International Airport had to be diverted to Puerto Rico on Thursday afternoon after a passenger on board complained of feeling unwell.

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) today announced that it will hold its long-delayed 30th Congress in August at Port Mourant, Berbice, the birthplace of its founder, the late President Cheddi  Jagan.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – U.S. rapper Jay-Z has teamed up with Australian director Baz Luhrmann to produce and perform on the soundtrack for “The Great Gatsby” which will open the 2013 Cannes film festival in May.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans were on the streets again today at a funeral parade for Hugo Chavez amid opposition protests that the government was exploiting his death for election purposes.

(Jamaica Gleaner) For 90 years, Shell has remained the most ubiquitous name on service stations across Jamaica, but that era is coming to an end.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A major fire at the Wyndham Hotel in New Kingston early yesterday morning temporarily shut down operations at the hotel and forced the management to send home workers and relocate guests to other hotels.