September 16, 2014
Heineken rejects takeover offer from SABMiller
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has rejected a takeover offer from London brewer SABMiller saying the proposal is "non-actionable". Heineken said it had "consulted with its majority shareholder" before rejecting the approach. It said the Heineken…
September 16, 2014
UK inflation rate down to 1.5% as food and petrol costs fall
The annual rate of UK inflation fell in August as the cost of petrol, food and non-alcoholic drinks declined. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation fell to 1.5% from 1.6% in August, the Office for National Statistics said. It means the Bank of…
September 16, 2014
UN calls for $1bn to fight Ebola virus
More than $1bn (£618m) is needed to fight the West Africa Ebola outbreak - a tenfold increase in the past month, the UN's Ebola co-ordinator has said. David Nabarro made the announcement as the World Health Organization (WHO) described the health…
September 16, 2014
More Than 30 Militants Killed in Pakistan’s Northwest
Pakistan's military says it has killed more than 30 militants in fighting and air strikes targeting militant hideouts in the country's restive northwest. The military says the air strikes killed 20 militants and destroyed three hideouts in the…
September 15, 2014
Montego Bay To Host “Soul in the Sun” 2014
Montego Bay, Jamaica’s tourism capital, long known as a destination for huge music festivals, will host an event from October 10-12, at the Aqueduct in Rose Hall. Dubbed “Soul in the Sun,” the two-day music festival and a beach party on the Sunday…
September 15, 2014
US Secretary of State Recognizes International Day of Democracy
Monday was International Day of Democracy and the theme this year was "Engaging Young People in Democracy." U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that "powerfully underscores the importance of youth in building and preserving democracy." He…
September 15, 2014
Ebola Outbreak Tests Human Rights
West African governments are being urged to ensure human rights are respected as they battle the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Human Rights Watch says the response to the crisis has been slowed by ignorance, fear, denial and mistrust. Human Rights Watch…
September 15, 2014
UN Condemns Deadly Attack on Mali Peacekeepers
The United Nations has condemned an attack in northern Mali that killed a Chadian soldier and wounded four more of its peacekeepers. A vehicle carrying the group struck a landmine Sunday near Aguelhoc, in the Kidal region of Mali. A similar attack…
September 15, 2014
Jamaica gets EU funding for justice reform programme
A euro 46-million agreement between Jamaica and the European Union (EU), signed at the recent third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), will assist the justice reform efforts, says Minister of Justice Senator Mark…
September 15, 2014
Trinidad highway to continue despite calls from environmentalist
The Chief State Solicitor has written to environmentalist Dr Wayne Kublalsingh, saying the state cannot accede to his request of halting the construction of the Debe to Mon Desir section of the Golconda to Point Fortin Highway. In a letter dated…