April 23, 2012
Eurozone deficits fall as austerity bites
Eurozone governments managed to cut sharply their budget deficits last year, but overall debt levels continued to rise, official figures have shown. The deficit to GDP ratio for the bloc as a whole fell to 4.1% from 6.2% in 2010, Eurostat said. The…
April 23, 2012
US Warns of Terrorist Attacks in Kenya
The U.S. embassy in Kenya is warning of possible terrorist attacks in the capital, Nairobi, and is telling Americans in the city to stay alert. The embassy issued a message Monday saying it has credible information about a possible attack on Nairobi…
April 23, 2012
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Burma's parliament reopened Monday with newly elected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 others in her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Also Monday, the European Union…
April 23, 2012
US Hosting Increasing Numbers of Chinese Tourists
An increasing number of Chinese tourists are visiting the United States, pleasing many American businesses in tough economic times. The number of U.S. tourist visas issued to Chinese has risen dramatically, from 203,000 travelers in 2004 to the…
April 23, 2012
Malawi to Bury Late President
Malawi is set to bury late president Bingu wa Mutharika, who died of a heart attack earlier this month. Several African presidents are in Malawi for Monday's funeral in Mr. Mutharika's home district, including the leaders of Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia…
April 23, 2012
GOVERNOR ATTENDS FCO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN LONDON
His Excellency Governor Ric Todd is attending the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s annual leadership conference in London from Mon, 30 Apr until Friday, 4 May 2012. During his absence, from 23 April, Chief Executive Officer of the TCI Government,…
April 23, 2012
Witnesses, Official Say Sudan Bombs South Sudan
Witnesses and a South Sudanese official say Sudanese warplanes have carried out airstrikes on a border area of neighboring South Sudan, killing at least one person. The deputy head of South Sudan's military intelligence called the bombings Monday…
April 23, 2012
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb wakes from coma
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has woken from a coma after more than a week and begun to show signs of recovery. Spokesman Doug Wright said he was able to nod and communicate with his family who have held a constant vigil at his beside in a central…
April 23, 2012
America’s Next Top Model axes three presenters
Three stars of America's Next Top Model have been dropped from the long-running TV show, after falling ratings. Photographer Nigel Barker, runway coach J. Alexander and photo-shoot director Jay Manuel will not return, said the show's host Tyra…
April 23, 2012
Kamla prays on 60th birthday
PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar spent her 60th birthday yesterday holding a thanksgiving “puja” (Hindu prayer ceremony) at her private residence in Estate Drive, Phillipine near San Fernando. The prayers began at 2 pm and was attended by…