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KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Dancehall entertainer, David ‘Mavado’ Brooks, was freed of an assault charge when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday. His attorney, Peter Champagnie, said charges were dismissed following mediation between the complainant ...

TORONTO, Ontario – The world’s largest, free, multi-culture picnic is fast approaching, and the event’s organizer is inviting the public to join the celebration on June 29, June 30 and July 1 at Exhibition Place. Showcasing culture from Portugal, Italy, ...

TORONTO, Ontario – This Sunday, June 30 is the date scheduled for I-Octane’s long awaited return to Toronto. He will be performing live, at SMG Music Group and Wesleigh Hype Promotion’s “Love & Dancehall” event, taking place inside the Sound ...

Event Raises $50,000 for Hospital’s Cancer Care Program Scarborough, Ontario – Hundreds of Toronto-area residents filled the fields of L’Amoreaux Park, in Scarborough, on June 22-23, as the Scarborough World Cup of Cricket made its debut with a grand slam. ...

ATLANTA, Georgia, CMC – The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has voted unanimously in appointing a Guyanese academic as the ninth president of Fort Valley State University. Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, provost and senior vice president ...

ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – History will be made in Windward Islands Anglican community with the upcoming ordination of the first female priest. Eleanor Candasie Glasgow, who became the first female Deacon in 2011, will be ordained to the Holy Order ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Two brothers were stabbed to death on Sunday night, and another teenager hospitalized after bandits sought to steal the cell phone of one of their friends. The authorities have named the brothers as Arshad ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – President Anthony Carmona named members to the Integrity Commission on Monday, even as calls continued for the resignation of its chairman, Ken Gordon, over his decision to meet with Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States of America that will result in greater co-operation between both countries on matters related to climate change and environmental best practices. Under the accord, ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana is receiving more than Euro 23 million (One Euro = US$1.29 cents) from the European Union under an initiative that has so far provided nearly Euro 100 million as sector policy budget support. Finance Minister, ...