April 12, 2012
CEO Patrick Boyle announces immediate resignation of PS.
RTC news received the following from the CEO's Office as it relates to PS Judith Campbell. Mr. Boylse states: "I regret to announce that for personal reasons Judith Campbell will not take up the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of…
April 12, 2012
24-Hour Crime Report
POLICE are investigating a break-in at the Escape Salon and Spa. The culprits also smashed their way into a brown Toyota 4 Runner which was parked outside and stole a car battery. The incident happened between 7pm on Monday and 6.30am on Tuesday.…
April 12, 2012
CAMPERS ENJOY POLICE VISIT
A GROUP of Provo youngsters have been learning the laws of the land. The lesson came courtesy of the RTCI Police Community Policing Department during a visit to the Graceway Sports Centre Easter Camp. Officers also passed on important safety and…
April 11, 2012
LIAT Axes Workers
More then 20 employees of LIAT’s cargo department have been made redundant, just over one year after the company launched the intra Caribbean service, affected employees have told OBSERVER Media. Of the 28 employees who service the Cargo and Quick…
April 11, 2012
World stock markets slip on growth fears
Stocks have fallen on fears over the health of the global economy, after last week's weak US jobs data and persistent fears over the eurozone. The US Dow Jones index fell 1.7%, its worst day so far this year. Earlier, France's Cac 40 fell 3.1%,…
April 11, 2012
Japan stocks fall for seventh day amid global sell off
Japanese stocks have fallen for the seventh straight session as fresh fears over health of the global economy sparked a global sell-off. The Nikkei 225 index fell 1% leading the drop in Asian stocks, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index shed 1.3%.…
April 11, 2012
Obama pushes ‘Buffett rule’ tax rise plan
US President Barack Obama has renewed calls for a new tax on wealthy Americans as he seeks to define his position for the upcoming election. Mr Obama called for the rich to pay a "fair share", ahead of a vote in the US Senate on the so-called…
April 11, 2012
Apple’s market value hits $600bn
Technology giant Apple has surpassed $600bn (£379bn) in value for the first time, affirming its position as the most valuable US firm in the world. Apple shares reached a high of $644 on Tuesday, having only just crossed the $500 threshold back in…
April 11, 2012
Alcoa quarterly profits decline on aluminum prices
US aluminium giant Alcoa has said that its net profits fell from a year ago as the company kicked off US earnings season. It made a net income in the first quarter of $94m (£59m), compared with $308m in the same period last year. This was partly due…
April 11, 2012
Polls Open in South Korea’s Crucial Parliamentary Elections
South Koreans are voting in closely-contested parliamentary elections, seen as a key test for President Lee Myung-bak. Polls opened early Wednesday local time and will close 12 hours later. Voters are casting ballots to elect a new 300-member…