March 2, 2024
Thriving for Simplicity and Ease of Use Sharing Knowledge
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on…
February 27, 2024
IMF predicts 3.5 per cent economic growth for Belize
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the Belize economy has continued to perform well and after growing strongly by 17.9 percent in 2021 and 8.7 percent in 2022, real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have continued to grow…
February 21, 2024
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos completes $8.5bn share sale plan
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold another 14 million Amazon shares, worth around $2.4bn (£1.9bn). The latest sale brings the total number of shares he has sold in the firm over the last nine trading days to about 50 million, with a value of…
February 20, 2024
Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest
Japan's economy is now the world's fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany. The government reported the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.4 percent from October to December, according to Cabinet…
February 15, 2024
HON. E. JAY SAUNDERS, MINISTER OF FINANCE, PRESENTS SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION NO. 4 (2023-2024) BILL
Hon. Speaker, Hon. Premier, Hon. Members of this House of Assembly, Strangers in the Gallery, Persons tuning in via radio and streaming media, andMy fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders. Good day, Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, 6th of February 2024, I laid…
February 15, 2024
Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package, but faces tough path in House
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Tuesday — with more than 20 Republicans defying former President Donald Trump, who fervently spoke out against the bill, which now faces an uncertain future in the…
February 13, 2024
CTO offers regional tourism leaders exclusive training in airline route development
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says it will stage a landmark two-day training event focused on airline route development for regional tourism leaders. It said the February 20-21 event to be held at its headquarters will be…
February 12, 2024
Bajan Government defends introduction of concession legislation
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has defended the decision of her administration to table the Labour Clauses Concessions Bill, saying the government foregoes approximately BDS$750 million (One BDSS=US$0.50 cents) in revenue annually, as a result…
February 9, 2024
IDB approves funds for Barbados
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$100 million loan that allows Barbados to continue modernizing its policies, laws and regulations as it strives to achieve sustainable development. It said the operation is the third…
February 7, 2024
Barbados to table new energy supply legislation
The Barbados government says it will table new electricity supply legislation this year as it begins the process of creating a new macro framework that is legislated for a new look energy sector. Energy and Business Minister, Lisa Cummins, told the…