Lawmakers Move To Eject Nude Scanners From New York Airports

A New York City lawmaker on Thursday introduced legislation to prohibit the TSA from using its advanced body scanners at New York airports, including JFK, the busiest international airport in the country.

Cocaine Laden Bags Leave B’dos Airport What’s Going On Up There?

2nd major cocaine drug haul in six weeks leaving Barbados airport.

A man has been jailed for 16 years for his part in a multimillion pound drug importation ring.

Barbados In Top 50 But C’bbean Globally Uncompetitive

Only one Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country made the top 50 countries in the World Economic Forum’s “Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011”.

Caribbean Football Star Murdered In Brooklyn

On Sunday, Phillip Tisson scored the winning goal for St. Lucia’s soccer team in its game against St. Kitts-Nevis in the Digicel Caribbean Cup tournament being held in Brooklyn. Hours later, he was shot dead.

Lawsuit Over Deceptive Vitaminwater Claims To Proceed

A federal judge has denied Coca-Cola’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over what the Center for Science in the Public Interest says are deceptive and unsubstantiated claims on the company’s “vitaminwater” line of soft drinks.

‘Cop-killer’ Ammo In T&T

A special type of ammunition, known in the United States as the“cop-killer” and also called the “black talon”, has reached T&T.

Woman Arrested Over Cocaine-filled Buttons

A woman has been arrested at Pearson airport after being caught with thousands of buttons containing cocaine.

US Receiver Goes After Ex Stanford Workers

Ralph Janvey, the US receiver seeking to recover assets belonging to fraud-accused Allen Stanford and his companies, is now targeting the employees of the former billionaire.

B’dos Farmers Shell Finally Reach Deal On Oil Spill

After 15 years, Shell oil company and Christ Church farmers angered by an aviation fuel leak on their lands have finally settled the issue of compensation.

BP To Drill Off Coast Of Libya

The oil giant BP will start drilling off the Libyan coast soon, amid intense pressure over the company’s involvement with the Lockerbie case.

Trafigura Fined For Toxic Dump In Africa

A Dutch court has fined the multinational oil trading company Trafigura of one million euros for illegally dumping highly toxic wastes in Ivory Coast in West Africa.

Ease Of FBI Access To Records Of Internet Activity In Making

The Obama administration is seeking to make it easier for the FBI to compel companies to turn over records of an individual’s Internet activity without a court order if agents deem the information relevant to a terrorism or intelligence investigation.

Cocaine Smuggler Elected Suriname President

Lawmakers in Suriname have elected the former military strongman and convicted cocaine smuggler, Desi Bouterse, who previously seized power in two coups, as President.

Caribbean States Prepare For Oil Spill Effects

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has put measures in place to tackle the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, should some countries become directly affected by it.

US Warships Cause Anger In Costa Rica

Costa Rica has allowed 46 US warships and 7,000 Marines to enter the country despite objection by the opposition parties, which describe the move as “illegal.”

Journalists Seen As Criminals Keep Away Or Else!!!

As CNN is now reporting, the U.S. government has issued a new rule that would make it a felony crime for any journalist, reporter, blogger or photographer to approach any oil cleanup operation, equipment or vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.

Paris Hilton Arrested After Brazil World Cup Match

Paris Hilton was arrested in Port Elizabeth on Friday for possession of marijuana, two police officers said.

US Probes More People In Jamaica Gun Running

More people, including Jamaicans, could be hauled before the US courts over alleged trafficking of guns to this Caribbean island.

CNBC’s Mob Money‏

Open the mailbox this mid-morning and saw the following  e-mail below. Looks like an interesting documentary to watch.

Man Eats Cellmate With Onions

A Frenchman went on trial on Monday for allegedly killing his prison cellmate and then slicing open his chest to remove and consume his heart – but mistakenly eating his lung.