Archives for Friday, January 6, 2006:

Haitian PM plans to step down in a month

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Haitian Prime Minister Gerard Latortue told AFP Thursday he will step down on February 7, despite the country's elections being postponed... read more...

Outspoken St Lucian MP resigns from parliament

CASTRIES, St Lucia: Outspoken former St Lucia government Minister, Sarah Flood-Beaubrun, on Wednesday resigned from the House of Assembly, paving the way for a by-election within 90 days.  Her resignation comes two weeks after the High Court dismissed her case, challenging the appointment of scrutineers for the registration of voters... read more...

Castro backs Iran's 'right' to peaceful nuclear energy

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuban President Fidel Castro backed Iran's "right" to pursue a peaceful nuclear energy program following a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the official newspaper Granma said Thursday... read more...

Fashion designer Armani buys home in Antigua

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Renowned Italian clothing and textiles designer Giorgio Armani has made Antigua and Barbuda his destination of choice.  Just recently, after visiting Antigua and Barbuda for many years on board his yacht, Armani decided to spend more time in Antigua by purchasing a home, which he remodeled using everything Armani... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Ministry of Tourism prepares for active 2006

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Technical staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism took time out of their busy schedule this week to celebrate with Minister of Tourism, Harold Lovell, the New Year and redirect their focus towards a very active 2006 with regard to developments in the tourist sector... read more...

Jamaican jerk on list of ‘food to eat before you die’

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaican jerk pork and chicken have been voted on the list of ‘The 50 things to eat before you die’. The list was the focus of a special BBC television programme that was hosted by noted television Chef, Ainsley Harriot, and shown over the Christmas season... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Zimbabwe player strike threatens West Indies tour

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP): Zimbabwe's cricketers say they will not go to West Indies in May for a Test and ODI tour unless their contracts are agreed, they are paid match fees going back to August last year, and if chairman Peter Chingoka remains in office... read more...

First transatlantic rower to arrive in Antigua January 8

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The first rowing boat in the Wood-vale Events transatlantic “Row4Life” venture will arrive in Antigua on Sunday January 8, 2006, at the historic Nelson’s Dockyard.  The race began on November 30, 2005 in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain; however, Antigua was announced as the official finish port in August 2004... read more...

Jamaica to play World Cup warm-up friendly against England

LONDON, England (AFP): England will play friendlies against Uruguay and Jamaica ahead of the World Cup finals in June and July, the Football Association has confirmed... read more...

Jamaica’s Burton targets goals for his new club

LONDON, English:  Reggae Boy Deon Burton, who recently moved from Rotherham United, is already targeting goals for his new club Sheffield Wednesday... read more...

Grenadian Roberts cleared after elbow incident

LONDON, England:  Grenadian "Spice Boy" Jason Roberts will not face disciplinary action over an alleged elbowing incident during a Premier League match between his Wigan United side and West Ham United on December 28... read more...