Many places around the world have councils or commissions that regulate the media. Here we look at a few examples of how the members of those bodies are appointed.
• Denmark
The Scandinavian country is one of only a few democracies around the world t...
DATE: May 20, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
It was a Monday. It came as a total shock. I was definitely not expecting to hear the words, "I'm sorry, but you're pregnant." I remember being in denial as I sat in the doctor's office crying, repeating over and over again "No, no, this can't be rig...
Attorney General Kim Wilson yesterday launched a verbal attack on low-hanging pants, telling the Senate: "I'm not particularly interested in seeing the crack of somebody's backside."
Sen. Wilson said the current fashion trend — which she says mimics ...
DATE: May 20, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
A dedicated volunteer who has given hours of her time to help autistic children thrive has been awarded the latest Cablevision Community Service Award.
Erica Smith, 42, has been a champion for autistic children on the Island for more than two years a...
Where is the deterrent?
May 12, 2010
Dear Sir,
"Stupid Black Men" ... is the title of a must read novel by US national radio host and social commentator, Larry Elder, who has made a career out of being a thorn in the side of the conventional wisdom c...
A healthy choice
This was sent to Corrections Commissioner Edward Lamb and copied to The Royal Gazette.
May 11, 2010
Dear Mr. Lamb,
Please allow me to congratulate you on this extremely important step and decision you've made and taken, (in reference...
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – A two-finger poke to the eyes, a punch to the solar plexus, a kick to the groin, then turn and run, the instructor barks.
But this is not your typical self-defence class. The trainer is an elderly Kenyan woman who is teaching he...
CANNES, France (AP) – The education of Carey Mulligan continues with a trip to the Cannes Film Festival.
Coming off a breakthrough year with her Academy Award nomination for the British drama 'An Education', Mulligan co-stars as the estranged daughte...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It is late Friday night outside the art house Roxie Theater, and a line is forming down the block. Twentysomethings — mostly men — stand around joking and waiting to file in. The smell of marijuana permeates the cold, damp air.
U...
Slopping on the sunscreen is not deemed to be enough anymore, skin cancer specialists now advocate we wear clothes with sun protection factor (SPF) embedded in the fabric.
The appropriate SPF provides better protection against harmful ultraviolet lig...
