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Being Mandela

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - That there was violence and protest in the four years between Mr Mandela’s release and the general elections in 1994 is a matter of record, but measured against the tensions between the polarised races, it’s clear that Mr Mandela’s calming influence was a significant factor in the successful transition from apartheid to true democracy. Yesterday, Nelson Mandela—Madiba to much of the world, Tata (“Father”) to the free South Africans who have come of age in the last 20 years—turned 95.

Caribbean Lizards Suggest Evolution More Predictable Than Thought

This question has long puzzled thinkers like legendary evolutionary scientist Stephen Jay Gould, who proposed that evolution was "utterly unpredictable and quite unrepeatable." But a new study of Caribbean lizards published today (July 18) in the journal Science suggests that, at least in some circumstances, evolution may be more predictable than previously thought.

Jack asked to return diplomatic passport

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Government has asked former cabinet minister Jack Warner to return his diplomatic passport. The Express was told by a high-ranking Government official that the United States authorities have been pressuring the Government to withdraw Warner’s diplomatic passport which in effect would remove his diplomatic immunity. Warner has indicated that he will return his diplomatic passport and that of his wife Maureen by next Wednesday.

How badly has the doping scandal hurt Brand Jamaica?

KINGSTON, Jamaica - IT would be foolhardy to think that Jamaica's image would not be harmed by the doping scandal involving several of our athletes, including the much loved Mr Asafa Powell, and just before that, the iconic Mrs Veronica Campbell Brown. Yet, we must admit to being greatly surprised by the immediate conclusion in so many quarters about how badly the Jamaican name (brand) has been hurt — irrevocably, according to some — without any recourse to objective surveys.

GET OUT!

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Integrity Commission chairman Ken Gordon took in front yesterday and removed himself from any e-mail probe. The Attorney General and the Prime Minister’s attorney, however, want him to resign. Period. Gordon had recused himself from the e-mail investigation at the very first meeting of the new Integrity Commission on July 4, according to a letter from the Integrity Commission released to the media yesterday.

Top cop statement on “emailgate” scandal described as “grossly reckless”

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Deputy Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Joan Honore-Paul, has described as “shockingly irresponsible and grossly reckless” statements made by Acting Police Commissioner that documents presented in the Parliament indicating that members of the Trinidad and Tobago government were engaged in efforts to undermine the judiciary, the DPP and the media, were false. In an interview with the Trinidad Express newspaper on July 5, Stephen Williams said that the emails presented by Opposition Leader Dr.

Attorney general warns about illegal drugs trade

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Attorney General Levi Peter is urging Dominicans to stay away from the illegal drugs trade after a number of people appeared in court on Thursday following police seizure of drugs estimated at more than a million dollars (One EC dollar = US0.37 cents).
“Human nature being what it is, greed is blinding many of us to the dangers of this drug menace. People are prepared to close their eyes, collude and get themselves involved with people who they know are involved in this activity because of material gain.

Curfew imposed after gunmen kill three

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The authorities have imposed a 24 hour curfew on a section of Annotto Bay in St. Mary after gunmen shot and killed three people including a woman. Police said that 27-year-old Dwayne Harris, 41-year-old David McIntosh and his common-law wife, 44-year-old Maureen Pinnock were shot and killed after the gunmen gained entrance to the premises. Police said that the victims were shot several times and taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Beating the obesity rap

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua - Historically speaking, Antigua & Barbuda like many other Caribbean countries is a product of slavery and colonialism.
Our education system, religion and culture are rooted in the past and so is our diet.
In times past, our forefathers’ diet was made up mostly of complex starchy foods, such as breadfruit, yams, sweet potatoes, etc, and a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.

Grenada and China looking to improve diplomatic relations

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – China is promising to deepen its relationship with Grenada eight years after the Caribbean island broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Beijing’s first ever female ambassador to Grenada, Ou Boqian, said the relationship has grown over the years and “I am working to further enhance the relationship between China and Grenada”. Foreign Affairs Minister Nickolas Steele said he was confident that by the time her term of duty is over “you will be a sister and daughter of the soil”.

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