May 14, 2024
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
Auction house Christie's attempts to sell art and other high-value items worth an estimated $840m (£670m) are being hampered by a cyber attack. A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The…
May 14, 2024
Christie’s £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack
Lots ranging from a Vincent van Gogh painting, valued at $35m, to rare wine are going under the hammer in its spring auctions.Would-be buyers are unable to view them on its website because it has been taken offline. The sale of a collection of rare…
May 14, 2024
Russian assault opens new front, diverting Ukraine forces as western aid trickles in
Russian troops were locked in intense battles with Ukrainian soldiers around the embattled town of Vovchansk in northeast Ukraine on Monday, pushing ahead with a ground offensive that opened a new front and put more pressure on overstretched…
May 14, 2024
Airbnb offering up a stay at Prince’s Purple Rain house
Prince fans now have a chance to stay in the house featured in his iconic movie Purple Rain. In connection with the film’s 40th anniversary, Paisley Park and the Prince Estate have teamed up with Airbnb to offer up the home for a once-in-a-lifetime…
May 14, 2024
LAC economies to grow more than two per cent in 2024
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has revised slightly upwards, the growth projection for the economies for Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries in 2024. According to the new estimates, ECLAC forecasts that…
May 14, 2024
Shaw up for WSL Player-of-the-Season honour
Manchester City’s prolific Reggae Girl forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is in line for her first-ever Women’s Super League Player-of-the-Season honour after being nominated for the award. The 27-year-old is joined by City goalkeeper Khiara Keating, the…
May 14, 2024
EU to sign MOU with CDEMA
The European Union will on Wednesday sign a new Memorandum of Understanding on Integrated Disaster Risk Management with several organizations including the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). The MOU will also be…
May 14, 2024
Connect Caribe pushes forward start of regional ferry service
The private sector-led ferry service, Connect Caribe, Monday announced that it had reached an agreement with the Caribbean Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) and the Dubai-headquartered Jampur Group enabling it to begin its ferry service much…
May 13, 2024
Local & International scoreboard
Provo Premier League SWA Sharks FC vs Academy Eagles FC - Final score (full-time) 1-1 Since this was the final game, it went into extra time and penalty shoot-out after regulation time.Final score SWA Sharks FC - 4 Academy Eagles FC - 3 MAJOR LEAGUE…
May 13, 2024
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: A stalled frontal boundary extending across the Northwest/Central Bahamas will continue to weaken today as it meanders across the area. SPECIAL WARNINGS: RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AS HIGH HEAT INDICES OF…