August 29, 2022
Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact
Russia's plan to expand its armed forces is unlikely to have an impact on the Ukraine war, the UK's Ministry of Defence has said.Vladimir Putin recently signed a decree to increase the Russian armed forces' military personnel to more than 1.15m - a…
August 29, 2022
US shares fall on threat of interest rate rises
Stock markets in the US opened lower on Monday amid concerns the country's central bank will push ahead with further interest rate rises.Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, said hikes would continue in a bid to stem the rate of rising…
August 29, 2022
Commission to make recommendations to hold BVI Government accountable
The BVI Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is being tasked with making recommendations on, among other things, ways of holding the elected ministerial government accountable in the House of Assembly (HOA). According to a post-meeting statement…
August 29, 2022
McIlroy wins third PGA title
Rory McIlroy became the first player to win the FedEx Cup three times after success on Sunday in the PGA's Tour Championship. The 33-year-old overturned a six-shot lead by Scottie Scheffler to finish one clear of the American and Sungjae Im.…
August 29, 2022
Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Midnights’ is coming October 21
Taylor Swift's first album of all-new material since 2020s evermore will be here on October 21. The album is called Midnights, and on Instagram, she wrote that the album consists of "the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life."…
August 28, 2022
Pakistan appeals to world for help amid devastation
Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country. The US, UK, United Arab Emirates, and others have contributed to a monsoon disaster appeal but much more funds are needed, an interior ministry…
August 28, 2022
US stock markets down after interest rate warning
Stock markets in the US ended the week sharply down following tough comments by the head of the country's central bank, the Federal Reserve.The bank's chairman, Jerome Powell, said the bank must continue to raise interest rates to stop inflation…
August 28, 2022
Jay-Z addresses Meek Mill’s Roc Nation departure on God Did title track
Jay-Z is setting the record straight about his relationship with Meek Mill, who departed from his Roc Nation label earlier this year. He addressed suspicions about their alleged tension in the title track of DJ Khaled's new album, God Did. “Me and…
August 28, 2022
PAHO strengthens genomic surveillance in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is strengthening genomic surveillance in the Americas, including the Caribbean, as representatives from 17 public health laboratories in the region came together this week for the 26th edition of…
August 27, 2022
TCI Delegation attends 65th Annual Conference for Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
A TCI Delegation is attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 65th Annual Conference in Halifax, Canada led by Hon Speaker Gordon J Burton, including the Leader of Government Business in the House Of Assembly, the Honorable Akierra…