June 8, 2012
US Fed chairman Bernanke ‘ready to act’ on economy
The chairman of the US Federal Reserve Bank said he is monitoring risks to the economy and is prepared to take action. Ben Bernanke was giving testimony to the US Congress, something which has been closely watched by investors looking for signs…
June 8, 2012
Japan raises growth figure on stronger capital spending
Japan's economy performed better than had previously been estimated in the first three months of the year. The Cabinet Office revised upwards growth figures for the period from a preliminary 1.0% to 1.2%, compared with the previous three months.…
June 8, 2012
UN Monitors Shot at Near Site of Syrian Killings
The United Nations says its unarmed monitors in Syria were shot at and blocked from investigating the site of a newly reported mass killing, fueling international condemnation of President Bashar al-Assad's government. Secretary-General Ban…
June 8, 2012
Niger President: Pakistanis, Afghans Train Islamists in Mali
Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou says jihadi fighters from Pakistan and Afghanistan are training members of Islamist groups in northern Mali. Mr. Issoufou told the “France 24″ news channel in the capital, Niamey, Thursday the government has…
June 8, 2012
Egypt parties end deadlock over constitutional panel
Political parties in Egypt have agreed on how to select the panel that will write the country's new constitution, ending weeks of deadlock. The deal was reached after talks between representatives of 22 political parties and military ruler…
June 8, 2012
Mitt Romney raises $17m more than Barack Obama campaign
US Republican candidate Mitt Romney raised almost $17m (£11m) more than President Barack Obama's re-election effort in May, figures show. Mr Romney and the Republicans raised $76.8m, while the Obama campaign and the Democratic Party brought in…
June 7, 2012
Laboratory tests for TEN individuals conducted at the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre
The Ministry of Health and Education (MOHE) and Environmental Health Department (EHD) would like to inform the general public that laboratory tests for TEN individuals conducted at the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) Reference Laboratory were…
June 7, 2012
PNP National Congress Elects New Leader; Dr. Rufus Ewing as head of PNP and New Executive Team
The Progressive National Party held its 2012 National Congress this past weekend in Providenciales under the theme - "Moving Forward Together". This historic gathering was hailed as a success by our Delegates and party members who attended the two…
June 7, 2012
Hurricane Preparedness Activities 2012
The Atlantic hurricane season started on 1st June and will be with us until 30th November. Although scientists are predicting a below-average season, with possibly 10 named storms, 4 of which will develop into a hurricane and 2 possibly into a major…
June 7, 2012
GOVERNOR TO PRESENT QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDALS
EMERGENCY services workers across the TCI are to receive a special decoration to mark the Her Majesty The Queen’s 60 years on the throne. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 250 police officers, firefighters, paramedics and prison…