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Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:22 PM

At least 200 persons have been reported injured after three tornadoes ripped through the US state of Virginia yesterday.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:21 PM

The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, is reportedly setting up a task force to tackle the global food crisis.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:20 PM

President of Cuba Raul Castro said nearly all death sentences in that country will be converted to prison terms of between 30 years and life.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:19 PM

Jamaican reggae singer, Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price has been banned from Guyana, while another artiste David ‘Movado’ Brooks has been blacklisted due to security concerns.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:19 PM

A land surveyor was shot dead and another injured while working in Willodene St. Catherine yesterday morning.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:17 PM

The four men held in connection with the murder of a couple in Savannah Cross, Clarendon on March 27 have been charged.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 3:16 PM

The Jamaica All-Island Cane Farmers Association said it would be seeking to source cheaper fertiliser from overseas in light of the recent increases in the local product.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:28 PM

The state-run Sports Development Foundation (SDF) has given the Premier League Clubs’ Association (PLCA) $10 million to close the gap in its budget for the season, which ends on May 11.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:28 PM

Jamaican boxers Nicholas Walters and Ricardo Smith were eliminated from the International Amateur Boxing Association Americas Olympic qualifying tournament now taking place in Guatemala.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:27 PM

Jamaican 100-metre record holder Asafa Powell has cancelled plans to compete until late June because of a pulled muscle in his chest.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:27 PM

West Indies fast bowler Ravi Rampaul has been signed to appear as an overseas player for the Ireland national squad.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:27 PM

Zimbabwe\'s rival opposition factions said they have reunited, declaring they have a majority in parliament.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:26 PM

Guyana’s Opposition party, Peoples National Congress said it is blaming the government for the rising prices of basic food items.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:25 PM

The tax case against entertainer, Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis is set to begin today.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:25 PM

Transport Minister Mike Henry is planning to meet with several principals of Kingston based high schools whose students have been reportedly involved in violent clashes in the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre.

Published:Tuesday | April 29, 2008 | 12:25 PM

Prosecution and defense lawyers in the murder case involving former Trade Ambassador, Peter King are expected to view the exhibits that have been handed over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) tomorrow.

Published:Monday | April 28, 2008 | 3:20 PM

The student of the Seaview Gardens Primary School in Kingston who was shot and injured in the community over the weekend remains hospitalised in critical condition.

Published:Monday | April 28, 2008 | 3:20 PM

Chairman of the Peoples National Party (PNP) Bobby Pickersgill is dismissing recent media reports, which suggest that there is disunity in the party.

Published:Monday | April 28, 2008 | 3:19 PM

The Tax Administration Department said the six-month Tax Amnesty is now in effect for taxpayers with arrears due on or before April 11.

Published:Monday | April 28, 2008 | 3:18 PM

The President of Haiti, Rene Preval, has nominated a new Prime Minister as part of efforts to prevent further unrest triggered by rises in the price of food and fuel.

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