Guatemala ex-presidential candidate Sandra Torres arrested

Guatemala ex-presidential candidate Sandra Torres arrested

The runner-up in August’s presidential election in Guatemala, Sandra Torres, has been arrested. Ms Torres, 63, is suspected of breaking campaign finance rules and of unlawful association, the attorney-general’s office said. She as arrested on Monday morning at her home near Guatemala City. The former first lady whose husband, Álvaro Colom, was president from 2008 […]

Belize to go to the International Court of Justice to settle border dispute with Guatemala

Belize to go to the International Court of Justice to settle border dispute with Guatemala

BELMOPAN, Belize – Following last week’s historic referendum in which Belizeans voted to take the country’s territorial dispute with Guatemala to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Prime Minister Dean Barrow has been outlining the steps to be taken to get a final resolution in the matter. He told the media that his government will, […]

Tourism official advises Caribbean to look to Asia

Tourism official advises Caribbean to look to Asia

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: As the Caribbean looks to grow its tourism market, a senior executive of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has urged the region to look to Asia as its next frontier. UNWTO’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific, Xi Jing, himself an Asian, on Monday, outlined the tremendous potential of the market, […]

West Indies name 15 for Under-19 World Cup

West Indies name 15 for Under-19 World Cup

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) selection panel announced a 15-member Under-19 team and three reserves to participate in an 11-day camp in St Kitts & Nevis. The camp which will run from December 10-20 is the last round of preparation before they depart the region on December 28. Windies Under 19 are […]

Funny business in Guatemala prez vote

Funny business in Guatemala prez vote

Jimmy Morales GUATEMALA CITY – Former TV comic Jimmy Morales, who has no experience in government, declared himself the winner of Guatemala’s presidential election last week. His win comes after a corruption scandal toppled the last president and stoked outrage with the political establishment. The headquarters of Morales’ National Convergence Front (FCN) party erupted in […]