May 17, 2012
‘Believe in The Bahamas’ resonated among voters
The international research firm that explained to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) why it lost the 2007 general election in The Bahamas and told it how to turn things around is congratulating the party on its success at the polls last week.…
May 17, 2012
Cuba places third as tourist destination in the Caribbean
Carlos Vogeler, general director for the Americas of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), said Cuba now is in the third position as the Caribbean country that receives more tourists per year, trailing the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.…
May 17, 2012
Cannes Film Festival jury denies ‘sexism’ claim
The jury for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or has spoken out over claims of sexism prompted by the lack of female filmmakers in the running. Critics have complained that all 22 films in the contest have been directed by men, many past winners…
May 17, 2012
Will Smith supports Obama’s position on gay marriage
Will Smith says he supports US President Barack Obama's position on gay marriage. The Hollywood actor says the question of whether gay people should be allowed to legally marry is "about semantics". He told reporters in Berlin yesterday that "if…
May 17, 2012
‘Kush Morning’ rhythm brings success for ZJ Sparks
Local disc jockey and producer ZJ Sparks is celebrating the success of her reggae rhythm the Kush Morning. The rhythm was recently featured on international Vh1 Television series Basketball Wives, and ZJ Sparks believes that this is testimony…
May 17, 2012
Jazzing it in St Lucia
There were sell out crowds at this year’s just concluded St Lucia Jazz Festival. Many who attending, including a number of Barbadians, said they enjoyed the event. They were especially wowed by headliner Diana Ross, who thrilled with some hits…
May 17, 2012
Spain borrowing costs set to rise amid Greece fears
Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike on Thursday when the country's treasury sells up to 2.5bn euros (£2bn; $3.2bn) of three- and four-year sovereign bonds. It could pay buyers about 5% on the longest bond - up from just over 4% at its last…
May 17, 2012
Bank governor warns of eurozone crisis ‘storm’
The Bank of England has cut its growth forecast for this year to 0.8% from 1.2%, saying the eurozone "storm" is still the main threat to UK recovery. The eurozone was "tearing itself apart" and the UK would not be "unscathed", said its governor…
May 17, 2012
Japan’s economy grows 1.0% on rebuilding spending
Japan's economy grew 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, as government spending helped fuel a gradual recovery from last year's earthquake and tsunami. That translates to annualised growth of 4.1%, the Cabinet…
May 17, 2012
Greeks withdraw money from banks as worries grow
Greeks withdrew 700m euros ($894m; £560m) from the country's banks in the week ending on Monday, according to the Greek president. The action comes as fears increase that the country may be forced out of the eurozone and on to a weaker currency.…