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The most shocking underwear in the world

The electrifying new anti-rape lingerie gives would-be attackers the shock of their lives – literally.
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Man jailed for robbing villa where Jamaica national security minster was guest

The police had reported that National Security Minister Peter Bunting was visiting two female friends at the villa at the time of the burglary and Bunting later denied that he was held at knifepoint during the incident....
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Trinidad and Tobago opposition leader to file no confidence motion

If the motion gets the nod from Speaker Wade Mark, it will be the second motion of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar since it came to power by a 29-12 margin....
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Snoop Lion roars into Billboard reggae top spot with Reincarnated

Following its April 23 release, the album sold over 21,000 copies in its first week and opened at number 16 on the Hot 200 Albums Chart....
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Autopsy reveals no foul play in rapper’s death, drug overdose suspected

Thirty-four-year-old Kris Kross star Chris Kelly had reportedly been using “speedballs,” a potentially lethal cocktail of heroin and cocaine. ...
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Compensation for victims of ponzi scheme run by Jamaica national

A date for the payout has not been set but only those who invested during the period February 3, 2005 through to July 15, 2008 will be eligible....
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Trinidad prime minister hints at expelling Warner from UNC

Warner, 70, a former international football executive last Sunday launched his bid for re-election to the Trinidad and Tobago parliament after resigning his ministerial post as well as the UNC chairmanship....
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Caribbean American legislator enters not guilty plea on embezzlement charges

According to the indictment unsealed in US federal court in Brooklyn, the legislator faces two counts of embezzlement, five counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements....
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Caribbean calls for 'amicable solution' in rum dispute with US producers

Last August, the UK-based Diageo reportedly warned that should CARICOM mount a complaint to the WTO over the alleged subsidies it would "re-evaluate" its Caribbean interests....
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St Lucia jolted by 4.1 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake is the latest in a series of tremors that have occurred in several Caribbean countries in recent months....
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Rihanna and Chris Brown’s breakup confirmed

Brown made the disclosure on an Australian radio show prior to celebrating his 24th birthday “solo” in Hollywood and Las Vegas....
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Damian Marley bags Entertainer of the Year at IRAWMA

“Junior Gong” was one of three recording artists to take home two awards each from the prestigious awards ceremony in Florida....
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Caribbean Development Bank signs US$20M loan agreement with IDB for small Caribbean economies

The CDB will on-lend the funds for the financing of public sector projects in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Jack Warner cries foul

A CONCACAF integrity report accused Warner of using deceptive methods to secure funds from CONCACAF and FIFA as well as induce FIFA to transfer funds earmarked for development purposes to bank accounts he controlled.
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Alert, attentive and active citizenry keeps governments honest

The former finance minister of The Bahamas said: "Winning elections only matters if the governing that follows progresses the nation."
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Brian Lara's biography written by British newspaper journalist

Lara, who retired in 2008, holds the world record scores in Test cricket (400 not out), first-class cricket (501 not out) and the most runs in a test match over (28).
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World Bank says Caribbean to be among areas dominating global investment

Report predicts that by 2030, half the global stock of capital will be in the developing world, with countries in East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for the most.
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Chanderpaul plays his 300th first-class match

Chanderpaul has now scored 22139 first class runs and has a high-score of 303.
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First Citizens Investment Services receives award for service excellence

The St. Lucia-based investment company is the sister firm of First Citizens Investment Services (Barbados) Ltd., and of First Citizens Bank, which opened its doors in Barbados in 2012.
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“New record high” of foreign direct investment in Caribbean - ECLAC

ECLAC predicts that this year's FDI inflows to the region will range between a fall of three per cent and a rise of seven per cent.
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Salary increases on the way for St Lucia public servants

Government said that the increase will be a one per cent in the first year followed by a 1.5 per cent hike for the remaining two years.
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LIAT to present legal opinion summary to Trinidad prime minister

The shareholder governments have complained that the Port-of-Spain subsidy to CAL is a violation of the Revised Treaty of Charguaramas that governs the regional integration movement.