September 3, 2018
The trade war is deepening the gloom at Chinese factories
Chinese factories are losing export orders and laying off workers as the trade war with the United States exacerbates an economic slowdown that started earlier this year. Growth in output from China's huge manufacturing sector slumped last month to…
September 3, 2018
Over 100 Pink Cadillacs Turn Out for Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Of all the motor vehicles that have been lionized in popular music, none have carried more lyrical and atmospheric impact than the Cadillac. Whether for the way its triple-syllable name rolls off the tongue and can be twisted like phonetic putty or…
September 3, 2018
Alastair Cook: England great to retire from international cricket after fifth Test
England's highest Test run-scorer Alastair Cook will retire from international cricket after this week's final Test against India. The opener, 33, has scored 12,254 runs and made 32 centuries in 160 Tests - all England records. "There is nothing…
September 3, 2018
Chloe x Halle: Meet Beyonce’s soulful proteges
Chloe and Halle Bailey were in their mid teens when, five years ago, they posted a cover of Beyonce's Pretty Hurts on YouTube - but they showcased a poise and vocal ability beyond their years. The clip soon caught the attention of Beyonce herself,…
September 3, 2018
Skype U-turns on Snapchat-like features after complaints
Microsoft has announced it will remove a number of Snapchat-style features from its Skype messenger service. The software giant updated Skype in June 2017 but faced criticism from users who said it was "stupid" and the "worst ever update". Microsoft…
September 3, 2018
Brazil museum fire: Funding cuts blamed as icon is gutted
Officials in Brazil have blamed lack of funding for a huge fire that has ravaged the country's National Museum. One of the largest anthropology and natural history collections in the Americas was almost totally destroyed in Sunday's fire in Rio de…
September 3, 2018
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT NOTICE: PRE–TENDER MEETING
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government would like to invite potential tenderers to a Pre-Tender Meeting for the following Contracts: Refurbishment of Ministry Infrastructure - Parade Grounds, Grand Turk, TR 18/11 Reinstatement of Seawall Salt Cay,…
September 3, 2018
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT NOTICE: PRE–TENDER MEETING
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government would like to invite potential tenderers to a Pre-Tender Meeting for the following Contracts: Road Development Phase 4, TR 18/12 Lot 1: Blue Hills Lot 2: Five Cays Schools Infrastructure Project Phase…
September 3, 2018
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government Tender Notice
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government invites open tenders for the following Contracts: Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services Schools Infrastructure Project Phase 2, TR 18/14 Lot 1: Mary Robinson Primary School Lot 2:…