Month: February 2021
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News
Best Village teen charged with trying to kill parents
A teenager was today charged with the attempted murder of his parents, whom he allegedly chopped in an attack at…
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Pandemic pushes Exxon to historic annual loss, US$20 bln cut in shale value
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp today posted a historic annual loss after the COVID-19 pandemic hammered energy prices and…
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World
Trinidadian calypso legend Singing Sandra dies at 64
Trinidad and Tobago calypso legend and former Calypso Monarch, Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington — renowned for hits such as…
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Music
Reggae Month hails 76th birthday of king of the genre
The high point of Jamaica’s cultural calendar coincides with Black History Month and was declared Reggae Month in 2008. Proclaimed…
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Teaching Black History Through Books
Black History Books for Kids ages 3 to 18 Various authors and illustrators, Prices ranging from $14.95 to $27.00 …
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Ministry probing report that one of its officers assaulted pensioner
The Ministry of Human Services today said it is investigating an allegation that one of its officers may have assaulted…
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World
Caribbean community mourns loss of Cicely Tyson
The Caribbean community paid tribute to legendary American actress, Cicely Tyson who died on Thursday, Jan. 28. She was 96.…
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Hal Holbrook, award-winning actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95 – NYT
(Reuters) – Hal Holbrook, an award-winning actor acclaimed for his one-man portrayal of American literary legend Mark Twain and whose…
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After 12 years…Jamaica businessman charged with murder of first wife
(Jamaica Observer) After 12 years, a case the police say had gone cold has been revived and a charge laid…
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World
Trini-American Karlie Redd dead set on building empire
Recently, love and hip-hop Atlanta starlet, Trinidadian-American Karlie Redd has been donating to families in need who are struggling with…
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