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JAMAICA-CRIME-Anti-crime initiatives to be announced
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 3, CMC - Following reports of a decline in murders and violent crimes across the country in 2012, the Portia Simpson Miller led administration has announced that it will be revealing additional anti-crime initiatives this year. ... Full story
HAITI-SECURITY-Haiti protests travel advisory
PORT-AU-PRINCE,Haiti, Jan 3, CMC – The Government of Haiti has come out against the most recent travel advisories issued by the U.S. and Canadian governments. ... Full story
JAMAICA-CRIME- Multi Million dollar fraud ring smashed
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 3, CMC - Detectives from the Organized Crime Investigation Division (OCID) have smashed a major fraud ring that fleeced J$85 million (US$920 thousand) from a prominent financial institution in western Jamaica. ... Full story
CUBA-COURT - Spanish politician urges inquiry into death of Cuban dissident
MADRID, Spain, Jan 3, CMC – A Spanish politician has called for an international investigation into the vehicular death of a prominent Cuban dissident. ... Full story
REPEAT-SPORTS-YEARENDER-West Indies, Bolt propel Caribbean into global spotlight
By Kevin Pile BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 3, CMC – West Indies rescaled the pinnacle of world cricket for the first time in eight years while sprint superstar Usain Bolt laid claim to legend status by once again attaining the dizzying heights of global stardom, to headline a remarkable year in Caribbean sport in 2012. ... Full story
REPEAT-SPORTS-YEARENDER-West Indies, Bolt propel Caribbean into global spotlight
By Kevin Pile BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 3, CMC – West Indies rescaled the pinnacle of world cricket for the first time in eight years while sprint superstar Usain Bolt laid claim to legend status by once again attaining the dizzying heights of global stardom, to headline a remarkable year in Caribbean sport in 2012. ... Full story
CRICKET-BIGBASH-Roach’s Brisbane heat keeps semi-final hopes alive
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan 3, CMC-West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach was among the wicket takers as his team Brisbane Heat scored an upset win over Melbourne Stars in the Australian Big Bash League on Thursday. ... Full story
CRICKET-SQUAD-Twin sisters in Windies women world cup squad
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 3, CMC-Barbadian Kyshona Knight will join her twin sister Kycia in the West Indies Women’s team for the ICC Women’s World Cup in India later this month. ... Full story
CRICKET-CT20-Barnwell bent on Guyana recapturing T20 crown
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 3, CMC- A Guyanese cricketer who helped his country capture the inaugural Caribbean T20 tournament is determined to use his experience to exalt influence over his team seeking to repeat that feat when the competition begins this weekend. ... Full story
OLYMPICS-BOLT-British man accused of abusing Bolt pleads not guilty
LONDON, England, Jan 3, CMC-A British man accused of screaming abuse at sprint sensation Usain Bolt during last August London Olympics has pleaded not guilty to a public order offence. ... Full story
