Staff Editor

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) today said that the December 18 Pomeroon River boat accident that claimed six lives was caused by one or both of the captains failing to observe international regulations and it disclosed that it has advised the `G’ Division police to proceed with charges.

The police today said that two Police Constables are presently under close arrest after they were caught red-handed returning a stolen lap top computer to the owner who had given them a sum of money for the return of the article.

The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Deon Peters, 24 years, who was found with stab wounds to his chest on the roadway at Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River, at about 2200h last night.

(Jamaica Observer) The Marine police say they will be closely monitoring the island’s fishing villages and “illegal ports” in the new year as they seek to stem the flow of narcotics to the island.

PERTH, Australia,  CMC – West Indies stroke-maker Marlon Samuels suffered the indignity of a first ball ‘duck’ as his Melbourne Renegades crashed to their first loss of the Australian Big Bash here today.

(Jamaica Gleaner) There are indications that United States (US) law-enforcement personnel could be close to wrapping up their investigations of several Jamaicans who are considered major players in the lottery scam.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A policeman and his brother who are implicated in the multi-million dollar robbery of a quantity of gold bars earlier this month will have to wait behind bars a while longer before the court considers an application for their release.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Mike Hussey will play his final test against Sri Lanka next week and retire from international cricket at the end of the Australian summer, the veteran batsman said, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The National Task Force on Stem Cell Therapy Treatment is recommending that embryonic stem cells should not be used to create human stem cells in The Bahamas.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi said today his country supported the Syrian revolution and that President Bashar al-Asasd’s administration had no place in Syria’s future.

(Barbados Nation) Murders in Barbados are down but predatory crime is a major source of concern for police, who arrested over 200 people this year.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Six suspects held in connection with the rape of a women in India have been charged with murder after she died on Saturday of injuries sustained in the attack, police said.

(Trinidad Express) AS of January 7, 2013, the CLICO Investment Fund will be listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE).

(Reuters) – Former England captain and prominent cricket pundit Tony Greig has died at the age of 66, Australian media reported today.

(BBC) Yuvraj Singh smashed 72 to give India a series-levelling 11-run win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international in Ahmedabad.

SYDNEY, Australia,  CMC – A brief cameo from West Indies star Chris Gayle was not enough to save Sydney Thunder from a fifth straight defeat in the Australian Big Bash here today.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday he was deeply saddened by the death of a woman who had been gang-raped in New Delhi and he pledged to channel emotions surrounding the case into concrete action.

SINGAPORE,  (Reuters) – The Indian gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests died in hospital today of injuries suffered in the attack, a Singapore hospital treating her said.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – French Open champion Rafa Nadal has been forced to withdraw from next month’s Australian Open because of a stomach virus that has disrupted his recovery from a long-term knee injury, the world number four said today.

(Trinidad Guardian) Export Centres Company Ltd (ECCL), a state enterprise under the Ministry of Community Development, will soon establish a Research Facility, Marketing/Export Department and Craft Museum.