August 23, 2018
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: ‘New audio message’ from IS leader released
The Islamic State group (IS) has released an audio message purportedly from its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, his first in almost in a year. In a speech, he calls on IS supporters to "persevere", despite the losses the group has suffered in Iraq and…
August 23, 2018
Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei says the Australian government has banned it from providing 5G technology for the country's wireless networks. It said fellow communications firm ZTE had also been banned, both reportedly because of national security…
August 23, 2018
Tesla Is Still Worth More Than GM
Despite a sell-off in Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock due to the erratic behavior of CEO Elon Musk, SEC scrutiny of his public statements, rumored turmoil among board members and risks that it can't hit production targets, the electric car…
August 23, 2018
Venezuela devalues currency by 96 percent and raises minimum wage in an attempt to arrest hyperinflation
President Nicolas Maduro’s administration in Venezuela has undertaken the largest currency devaluation ever recorded in recent times, cutting value of the Bolivar by some 96 percent in an attempt to arrest the hyperinflation that has helped to bring…
August 23, 2018
Regina Hall Confirms ‘Girls Trip 2’ Is In The Works: ‘We’re Trying To Make That Happen’
It looks like the Flossy Posse will be making their comeback in a Girls Trip 2 sooner than we might expect. Regina Hall confirmed in a recent interview that the powers that be are working hard to bring a sequel to the successful 2017 hit. “We’re…
August 22, 2018
La Liga players ‘outraged’ over deal to play match in the United States
Footballers in Spain have not ruled out strike action over a plan to stage a top-flight league match in the United States, says the players' union. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Barcelona vice-captain Sergio Busquets were among the…
August 22, 2018
Cuba denies rumours of new customs restrictions
The customs department in Cuba (AGRC) has denied rumours about new customs restrictions, reported by foreign media and other channels of communication. For several days now, news has been spreading, in what was described as an erroneous and…
August 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia has called off Aramco float, report suggests
Saudi Arabia is reported to have cancelled its plans to sell shares in state oil giant Aramco, which had been billed as the largest flotation ever. The group of financial advisers working on a plan to sell 5% of the company domestically and…
August 22, 2018
Hurricane Lane: Hawaii braces for category four storm
The US state of Hawaii is bracing for a dangerous category four hurricane which could hit the islands as early as Wednesday evening. Lane was downgraded to a category four storm, with sustained winds of 155 mph (249km/h), but officials say it is…
August 22, 2018
BAHAMAS AND TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS PUBLIC FORECAST
THE PUBLIC FORECAST FOR 6:00 AM TODAY AND TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2018 ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF THE BAHAMAS GENERAL SITUATION: A SURFACE TROUGH ACROSS THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS WILL CONTINUE TO DRIFT WESTWARDS AND DISSIPATE WHILE…