October 18, 2023
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes criticised for posting topless photo of himself getting massage during meeting
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes has been criticized for posting a photo of himself getting a massage during a meeting. Mr Fernandes shared the image on LinkedIn with the caption: "Was a stressful week and Veranita Yosephine suggested a massage. "Got…
October 11, 2023
Regional countries urged to implement EPA article 238
The Bahamas wants regional countries to implement article 238 of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU) that would allow for the same trade concession when trading between Caribbean Forum (CARIFORM) countries. Director…
October 9, 2023
Commonwealth launches new handbook to help countries address debt transparency issues
The London-based Commonwealth Secretariat says it has launched a new debt transparency handbook that offers member governments a clear road map to align their public debt operations with international standards. It said that by using the guidelines…
October 5, 2023
US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain
The US has announced sanctions on 25 China-based firms and individuals allegedly involved in the production of chemicals used to make fentanyl. Fentanyl, a potent opioid used as a painkiller or sedative, plays a major role in the US drug crisis.…
October 3, 2023
UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract
Britain's biggest defence firm, BAE Systems, has won a £3.95bn ($4.82bn) contract to build a new generation of submarines as the security pact between the US, UK and Australia moves ahead. In March, the three countries announced details of the…
September 26, 2023
Haitian banker denies Canadian allegation of involvement in gang violence
The vice president of Haiti’s largest bank, UNIBANK, has denied involvement in any criminal or gang activity in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country after Canada imposed sanctions on him and two other prominent business…
September 26, 2023
114m Euros off next year’s water bills as companies underperformed
Customers will receive £114m off their water bills next year as the regulator has said water companies fell short of standards. The majority of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales underperformed, Ofwat said as part of its water…
September 23, 2023
St. Lucia looking to establish nche market in Dubai for seamoss
Export Sr. Lucia, the state-owned agency responsible for export promotion, international marketing and trade facilitation, says its fourth shipment of seamoss to Dubai underscores the potential for establishing a niche market for the product in the…
September 21, 2023
Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge
The family of a US man who drowned after driving off a collapsed bridge is claiming that he died because Google failed to update its maps. Philip Paxson's family is suing the company over his death, alleging that Google negligently failed to show…
September 18, 2023
SCOTIABANK TCI WINS “BEST DIGITAL BANK AWARD” FOR 3RD YEAR
Scotiabank has been named, for the third consecutive year, the Best Consumer Digital Bank in The Turks and Caicos Islands. The prestigious award was made by the highly respected North American finance magazine Global Finance.Scotiabank's operations…