Month: March 2010

CaribWorldNews, TAMPA, FL, Fri. Mar. 26, 2010: A judge has ruled that he cannot interfere with jail house procedures in the case of reggae singer Buju Banton. U.S. Magistrate Anthony Porcelli made the ruling Friday morning at a hearing based on dietary concerns from the defense. Porcelli said he would […]

CaribWorldNews, CORAL GABLES, FL, Fri. Mar. 26, 2010: Rebuilding efforts must not only focus on providing shelter and services but also on strengthening the resilience of the Haitian people and their communities to future earthquakes and other natural hazards. That`s the word from a recent workshop on `Rebuilding for Resilience: […]

CaribWorldNews, LOS ANGELES, CA, Thurs. Mar. 25, 2010: The now famous doctor of the King of Pop, Caribbean-born Conrad Murray, could have additional woes to cope with. Dr. Murray, who was born in Grenada, West Indies, could have his medical license revoked if a petition filed in Los Angeles by […]

CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Thurs. Mar. 25, 2010: The Suriname-born Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States was on Wednesday returned to his post. Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin, was re-elected yesterday to a second five-year term following an election held during the Thirty-Ninth Special Session of the OAS General […]

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Mar. 25, 2010: A Haitian writer has been named an artist for peace by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Frankétienne was given the recognition for his contribution to French-language literature, his commitment to preserving Haitian culture and his contribution to the promotion of […]

CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Mar. 24, 2010: Caribbean American Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, yesterday lauded the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that passed the House Sunday night and was signed into law by President Obama Tuesday. `I was both overjoyed and honored to witness history as the President […]

CaribWorldNews, LOS ANGELES, CA, Weds. Mar, 24, 2010: Bajan Grammy-winning star Rihanna is among the top acts set for this year`s Nickelodeon Kids` Choice Awards. The singer, whose `Rude Boy` this week hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, is set to perform for the throngs of screaming […]

CaribWorldNews, CANCÚN, México, Weds. Mar. 24, 2010: Sixteen Latin American firms have been sanctioned for alleged fraud and corruption by the Inter-American Development Bank. The Bank this week applied 52 sanctions – 36 to individuals and 16 to firms – as a result of 152 investigations of alleged fraud and […]

CaribWorldNews, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Weds. Mar. 24, 2010: Jamaica is set to ensure over five dozen Haitians who arrived on the island early Tuesday morning from the earthquake-stricken island. Jamaica`s Minister With Responsibility For Information, Daryl Vaz, said provisions are in place for the 62-Hatians who arrived to be duly processed […]

CaribWorldNews, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Weds. Mar. 24, 2010: A 25-year-old Barbados national will spend the next 10 years of his life in jail for the 2009 killing of a Canadian national. Curtis Joel Foster was this week jailed for the Feb. 28, 2009, slaying of Ottawa resident Terry Schwarzfeld. Foster reportedly […]