November 25, 2013
Barbados’ credit rating cut by S&P
Barbados’ credit rating has been cut by Standard & Poors Ratings Services (S&P). Stating that the Caribbean nation has gone back into recession, S&P changed the island’s rating to ‘BB-’ from ‘BB+’, but S&P affirmed the country’s…
November 25, 2013
Swiss vote no to capping bosses’ pay
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal that would have limited executive pay to 12 times that of the lowest paid. The referendum saw 65.3% vote against the plan with 34.7% in favour. The country is home to a range of giant businesses, including…
November 25, 2013
Online gambling in New Jersey signals US expansion
Online gambling has been launched in the state of New Jersey, a sign that the US may slowly be opening up to the multibillion-dollar industry. Unlike in many countries, online gambling remains prohibited by the US government because of legislation…
November 25, 2013
Apple buys motion sensor maker PrimeSense
Apple has purchased PrimeSense, an Israeli firm that specialises in making 3D motion detection technology. PrimeSense is best known for developing gesture control for Microsoft's Kinect sensor, and has made strides towards bringing the technology…
November 25, 2013
Stallions beat the Flyers in Opening Season PABA games
The PABA 2013 -2014 season for the senior League got off to a great start on Friday 22nd November at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex. Starting off the evening was the presentations of the PABA 2012-2013 Champions the “G.T Stallions” to the…
November 25, 2013
Patriots stun Broncos in OT after historic rally
Tony Carter heard Wes Welker yelling the universal special teams warning call as he streamed down the frigid field in overtime, eager to throw a block for a punt return. But it was too late to react. There would be no block. No punt return. And no…
November 25, 2013
Derrick Rose surgery set for Monday
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will have surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his right knee on Monday in Chicago, according to Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Brian Cole, the same man who performed…
November 25, 2013
Bravo attributes victory to teamwork
West Indies Captain Dwayne Bravo said yesterday's victory against India in the second One-Day International was as a result of team effort and their hunger to win. West Indies beat India by two wickets, their first win on tour, and to keep their…
November 25, 2013
Rampant Man City humble hapless Spurs 6-0
Manchester City delivered a devastating attacking display to humble beleaguered Tottenham 6-0 yesterday, equalling Spurs' heaviest Premier League defeat in 17 years. Jesus Navas' goal after just 14 seconds laid the platform for yet another huge win…
November 25, 2013
Vettel ends season on record-breaking high
A relentless Sebastian Vettel completed the 2013 Formula One season on a record-breaking high yesterday when he led Mark Webber home in a commanding Red Bull one-two at a dramatic and emotional Brazilian Grand Prix. For the 26-year-old German, it…