June 6, 2012
Back to drawing board in TNT
A FRESH crime plan is expected to be drawn up to deal specifically with the rising murder rate as National Security Minister, Brigadier (ret) John Sandy has called in Deputy Commissioner of Police Mervyn Richardson to an emergency meeting. In a…
June 6, 2012
Former ministers battle on foreign cash donation to PM
A former minister, who served in the previous NDC government of 1990 – 1995, is completely supportive of current party leader, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, in the receipt of money from an overseas donor. “I believe the Prime Minister,’’ said…
June 6, 2012
Australia’s economy expands more than expected
Australia's economy expanded more-than-expected in the first three months of the year allaying fears of a global slowdown hurting its growth. Growth was 1.3% during the period from the previous three months. Analysts had projected a 0.5%…
June 6, 2012
EU unveils plan to protect taxpayers from failing banks
The European Commission on Wednesday will unveil new proposals designed to stop taxpayers' money being used to bail out failed banks. They aim to ensure losses are borne by bank shareholders and creditors and minimise costs for taxpayers. It wants…
June 6, 2012
G7 crisis talks as Spain says borrowing lines closing off
Finance chiefs of the G7 group of industrial nations have held emergency talks about the eurozone debt crisis. They come amid fresh worries about the eurozone's economy, underlined in data showing that private sector activity, including in…
June 6, 2012
Clico policyholders may sue PM—Ramesh
Senior Counsel Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj says the United Policyholders Group will consider suing Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and members of Cabinet if they fail to withdraw the June 30 deadline for acceptance of Government’s Clico…
June 6, 2012
DIGICEL GROUP LIMITED announces strong financial results US$1.1 billion EBITDA for the year ended 31 march 2012
Digicel Group Ltd, the best value mobile operator, today announced a strong set of financial results for the year ended 31 March 2012. With subscribers up 27% to 12.8 million and revenues for Digicel Group Limited (which comprises 30 markets in…
June 6, 2012
Wisconsin Governor Survives Recall Vote
Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin has defeated his Democratic opponent in a recall election that observers say has implications for the November presidential election. With nearly all the votes counted, Walker was easily beating…
June 6, 2012
Morocco: Solar-Powered Plane’s Arrival Boosts Solar Energy Industry
Morocco has praised the arrival of a solar-powered plane that flew from Madrid, Spain, to Rabat, marking the world's first intercontinental flight by a manned aircraft operating without liquid fuel. The Solar Impulse plane completed the 830…
June 6, 2012
Al-Qaeda commander Abu Yahya al-Libi killed
Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Yahya al-Libi was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan on Monday, US officials say. US officials said Libi was the target of an attack which hit a volatile tribal area of Pakistan's north-west, killing 15 suspected…