March 21, 2022
Saudi Aramco increases investments in energy production
The state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco plans to sharply increase the amount it invests in energy production, after it reported a doubling of profits in 2021. The firm aims to boost output significantly over the next five years.Energy prices have…
March 21, 2022
Moscow stock market reopens for some bond trading
The Moscow stock exchange has partially reopened after a nearly month-long suspension over the war in Ukraine. Only bonds issued by the Russian government can be traded as part of a phased re-opening of the market. The exchange closed hours after…
March 21, 2022
“I said counsel Kanye, not cancel him”: Trevor Noah seemingly responds to Grammys banning ‘Ye performance
On Twitter, The Daily Show host Trevor Noah seemingly responded to the Grammy Awards' decision to remove Kanye West from its list of performers for the April 3 show. "I said counsel Kanye not cancel Kanye," said the comedian, who returns as host…
March 21, 2022
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello to perform at UK’s Concert for Ukraine benefit
It looks as though Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello may have an opportunity to perform their new duet, "Bam Bam," live on stage next week. Both stars have been announced as performers at Concert for Ukraine, a two-hour fundraising event taking place in…
March 21, 2022
Centricus bid to buy club intends to ‘maintain existing management’
Global investment firm Centricus is funding another British bid to buy Chelsea, saying it wants to "maintain and support existing management". The Premier League club was put up for sale by Russian owner Roman Abramovich before he was sanctioned…
March 21, 2022
Joe Root admitted he could have been “a bit braver” with his declaration
Root left his side two sessions to take 10 wickets on the final day by setting the hosts 282 in 65 overs. But West Indies did not attempt the chase, captain Kraigg Brathwaite making 56 not out as they batted for a draw. "It's frustrating not to win,…
March 21, 2022
Statement by the President of the Political Council of UKOTA on UK OTs implementation of sanctions against Russia
The Governments of the United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories have followed with horror Russia’s invasion of the sovereign democratic state of Ukraine. The Overseas Territories are in solidarity with the UK and the international community in…
March 21, 2022
Strengthening of Strategic ties between the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Dominican Republic
The Ministry of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation, Broadcasting, Energy and Utilities and Telecommunication Commission led a delegation to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to discuss ways…
March 21, 2022
Kidnapped US Citizen found at a hotel
Police say a 29-year-old United States citizen is assisting their investigations into reports that he had been kidnapped, but later found at a hotel in the capital on Sunday night. In a statement, the police said relatives of Rohan Kirpaul had…
March 21, 2022
Russians have in excess of two billion US dollars in Bahamas financial institutions
The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) says international banks and trust companies operating here have in excess of two billion US dollars “in custody or trust assets” with ultimate beneficial owners from or connected to Russia. In a statement, the…