FIFA Moves Against Trafficking Against Young African Footballers
November 8, 2010 Leave a comment
When he was 15, Maurice Koné dreamed of becoming a great footballer. Adored for his technical skill and eye for goal by fans in Koumassi, Caribbean Football Star Murdered In Brooklyn
August 31, 2010 Leave a comment
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. Read more of this post
Spain Crowned World Champions 2010
July 11, 2010 Leave a comment
Spain won the World Cup for the first time when they beat Netherlands 1-0 after extra time thanks to a goal by midfielder Andres Iniesta. Read more of this post
Invader Tries To Grab Cup
July 11, 2010 Leave a comment
The immediate lead-up to the World Cup soccer final was marked by drama when an invader crossed the pitch at Soccer City here and tried to grab the trophy off its stand. Read more of this post
It’s A Spain/Holland WC 2010 Final Showdown!
July 7, 2010 Leave a comment
Spain needed a 73rd minute goal from defender Carles Puyol to edge past Germany 1-0 on Wednesday and set up a World Cup final against Netherlands. Read more of this post
Argentina Follows Brazil Home (WC 2010) Humiliated!
July 3, 2010 Leave a comment
Did Argentina really offer any stiff competition in their earlier games? Read more of this post
Paris Hilton Arrested After Brazil World Cup Match
July 2, 2010 Leave a comment
Paris Hilton was arrested in Port Elizabeth on Friday for possession of marijuana, two police officers said. Read more of this post
Ghana Lose On Penalties WC 2010 Dream Dash
July 2, 2010 Leave a comment
What a dramatic game! Who could imagine Ghana taking Uruguay all the way to penalty kicks! The score 1-1. Suddenly it look possible that maybe, just maybe, Ghana could win this match. Read more of this post
Brazil Ousted From WC 2010 Cuh Dear!
July 2, 2010 1 Comment
If I was a betting man, I probably would be a millionaire many times over throughout the years. Read more of this post
Black Men Can’t Kick? Well Well Well
June 28, 2010 1 Comment
An article entitled ‘Black Men Can’t Kick’ caught my attention a few days ago on an alternative right movement blog. Read more of this post
France, Italy Out, Who ‘Big Name’ Next To Follow In WC 2010?
June 24, 2010 1 Comment
Reigning champions Italy (rank 5th) crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday, losing 3-2 to Slovakia (rank 33rd), who reached the last 16 along with Paraguay after the South Americans’ 0-0 draw with Group F rivals New Zealand. Read more of this post
New African State?
June 21, 2010 1 Comment
U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden will attend the opening of the Football World Cup in South Africa. Read more of this post
Portugal Thrash Korea DPR 7-0! Demoralizing
June 21, 2010 Leave a comment
A merciless Portugal tore Korea DPR to shreds in a 7-0 rout on Monday, putting them within reach of the knockout rounds and eliminating the Asian nation from the World Cup. Read more of this post
FIFA Jack Warner Keeps His Two Jobs
June 20, 2010 1 Comment
Austin ‘Jack’ Warner will hold on to both his job in the Trinidad and Tobago Cabinet and his position on the executive of world football governing body, FIFA. Read more of this post
Vuvuzela Causes Hole In Throat
June 20, 2010 Leave a comment
A Bafana Bafana supporter’s joyous blowing on a vuvuzela resulted in her tearing a hole into her throat. Read more of this post
FIFA – Investigations Into Empty (SA World Cup) Seats Underway
June 14, 2010 Leave a comment
Investigations as to why certain seats were unoccupied at the opening match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico on Friday are still underway, FIFA said on Sunday. Read more of this post
World Cup Profiteers
June 14, 2010 1 Comment
On June 11, South Africans start partying like no time since liberation in April 1994, and of course it is a huge honor for our young democracy to host the most important sporting spectacle short of the Olympics. Read more of this post
2010 World Cup Opening Ceremony
June 9, 2010 Leave a comment
The much anticipated 2010 World Cup football hosted by South Africa will open tomorrow June 10th with a celebration concert (2.00pm Barbados time). Read more of this post
South Africa FIFA World Cup 2010
March 15, 2010 2 Comments
The talk in football land is David Breckman’s injury caused by his snapped Achilles tendon in a Sunday match between AC Milan and Chievo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy and his non-appearance in a fourth successive World Cup finals for England. Read more of this post
How Hosting The 2010 World Cup Has Transformed A Nation
January 27, 2010 2 Comments
Now is a hell of a time to be a South African or in South Africa. Read more of this post
Bajan Global Report
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Caribbean 360
- Caribbean Development Bank signs US$20M loan agreement with IDB for small Caribbean economies May 22, 2013The CDB will on-lend the funds for the financing of public sector projects in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Former T&T justice minister wants AG removed during investigation May 22, 2013Volney, who told legislators that he had no intention of “bashing” the government of which he is still a member, said “this is a matter that must be investigated by an independent body”.
- Ramotar apologies to Guyana opposition leader May 22, 2013Members of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), walked out of a meeting convened to discuss the amendments after they were instructed not to take part in any further discussions after not being privy to a letter in possession of the head of state.
- Medical milestone in human cloning May 22, 2013Opponents argue that all embryos, whether created in a lab or not, have the potential to become fully-fledged humans, making such experiments morally wrong.
- Jack Warner cries foul May 22, 2013A 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.
- Cayman Islands voters go to the polls May 22, 2013The two major parties in the race are the main opposition People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) - which has branded itself as “The Progressives - under the leadership of attorney Alden McLaughlin and the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by former premier McKeeva Bush.
BBC News
- Woolwich attack victim 'was soldier' May 23, 2013The man killed in a suspected terrorist attack in south-east London on Wednesday was a member of the armed forces, Whitehall sources have confirmed.
- French court questions IMF chief May 23, 2013IMF chief Christine Lagarde arrives at a Paris court for questioning over a payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
- Four American drone deaths confirmed May 23, 2013US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms that four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2011.
- Markets fall on China data, Fed May 23, 2013Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns that the US Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus efforts.
- Universal flu jab 'edges closer' May 23, 2013A way of creating more effective vaccines which could protect against a broad range of flu viruses has been reported by US researchers.
- Bomb attack kills Pakistan police May 23, 2013A bomb planted in a rickshaw has killed at least 12 people in Quetta in south west Pakistan, officials say.
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