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ANTIGUA-VENEZUELA-PM Spencer defends his country’s relationship with Venezuela
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has brushed aside opposition criticism of this country’s close relationship with Venezuela, describing suggestions that his government had sold its sovereignty to the South American nation as nothing more than political grandstanding. ... Full story
BERMUDA-HEALTH-Political row breaks out over preparedness for Swine Flu in schools
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - The opposition United Bermuda Party (UBP) has accused government of being slow off the mark in announcing plans to ensure the island’s schools are equipped to deal with a second wave of Swine Flu. ... Full story
MOTORSPORT-F1-UPDATE Hamilton snatches pole at Monza
MONZA, Italy, Sep 12, CMC – British driver Lewis Hamilton will start from the front of the grid in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix after grabbing pole in qualifying on Sunday. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-CANADA-Husbands lands triple to remain on course for huge season
TORONTO, Canada, Sep 12, CMC – Barbadian Patrick Husbands continued his march towards the jockeys title at Woodbine, as he pulled off three wins on the day’s nine-race card on Friday. ... Full story
ATHLETICS-IAAF WAF-RESULT Foster-Hylton wins 100 metres hurdles
THESSALONIKI, Greece, Sep 12, CMC – Jamaica’s World champion Brigitte Foster-Hylton won the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final on Saturday. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-CANADA-Walcott keeps up domination at Northlands
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sep 12, CMC – Rickey Walcott continued to dominate proceedings at Northlands Park on Friday, pulling off another double to extend his already intimidating lead in the jockeys’ standings. ... Full story
GRENADA-POLITICS-Government introduces Office of Diaspora Affairs
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - The Tillman Thomas administration on Friday night unveiled a new unit with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist nationals living abroad who are keen on playing their part in the development of the tri-island state. ... Full story
NO APOLOGIES: Spencer defends ties with Venezuela
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has brushed aside opposition criticism of this country’s close relationship with Venezuela, describing suggestions that his government had sold its sovereignty to the South American nation as nothing more than political grandstanding. ... Full story
MOTORSPORT-F1-LEAD Hamilton snatches pole at Monza (adds details, quotes)
MONZA, Italy, Sep 12, CMC – British driver Lewis Hamilton produced a rapid late lap to snatch the 15th pole of his career for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza. ... Full story
ATHLETICS-IAAF WAF-RESULTS IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final – Day 1
THESSALONIKI, Greece, Sep 12, CMC – Selected results from the opening day of the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final on Saturday. ... Full story
