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(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.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf ordered the suspension of YouTube in the country today over a video made in the United States which mocks the Prophet Mohammad and has enraged the Islamic world.

Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka, beaten in three ICC limited overs finals since triumphing in the 1996 World Cup and 2002 Champions Trophy they hosted, hope being back on home soil will help them avoid the chokers tag in the World Twenty20 starting tomorrow.

(WICB) Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies will look to get much needed preparation in the middle when they come face-to-face with Afghanistan on Monday afternoon in their final official warm-up match ahead of the ICC World T20 tournament.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0030h.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Facing his toughest-ever re-election challenge, socialist President Hugo Chavez teared up during a campaign speech on Saturday, lamenting his lost freedom to roam anonymously through Venezuela’s towns and countryside.

(Trinidad Guardian) President of the Agricultural Society of T&T (ASTT) Dhano Sookoo has admitted to throwing a shoe at one of her directors who allegedly threatened her with a glass bottle over a disagreement over remuneration.

(Trinidad Guardian) Members of the Organised Crime Narcotics and Firearms Bureau (OCNFB) on Friday handed over Andy Nelson to British police officers at the Piarco International Airport.

(Trinidad Guardian) Managing director of Caribbean Chemicals Joe Pires feels he is being targeted for the quantity of state land which he has acquired—two 100-acre parcels of land are at Orange Grove and Edinburgh.