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April 7, 2011

LIME Signs US $3.7 Million Contract To Build National Broadband Network For The Government Of Jamaic

LIME, the Caribbean’s only full service telecoms provider, today signed a five-year agreement…

April 7, 2011

Portugal calls for EU financial bail-out

Portugal's caretaker Prime Minister Jose Socrates has said that he has asked the European Union for financial assistance. Mr Socrates said the country was "at too much risk that it shouldn't be exposed to". The government has long resisted asking…

April 7, 2011

Ex-Enron CEO Jeff Skilling denied new trial

A US appeals court has denied ex-Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling a new trial, upholding his conviction on 19 counts of conspiracy and other crimes. The court rejected arguments that faulty jury instructions at his 2006 trial meant he should…

April 7, 2011

China increases fuel prices as crude costs hit refiners

China has increased the retail price of gasoline and diesel to record highs, after a rise in global crude costs. The increase will be 5-5.5%, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. The move is aimed at easing pressure on state…

April 7, 2011

Express workers in protest over compensation $$

Employees of One Caribbean Media (OCM) voiced their dissatisfaction with management as they engaged in an hour-long protest yesterday in front of Express House, Independence Square, Port-of-Spain. Union representatives and members described the…

April 7, 2011

World Health Day, April 7th 2011

World Health Day, celebrated annually April 7th commemorates the founding of the World…

April 7, 2011

PDM calls for 21 day freeze in budget passage

  The Peoples Democratic Movement is calling for a 21 day freeze of the TCI budget passage, and for all parties to meet for a round table discussion. In a statement from the party it was stated that the members are deeply concerned that without…

April 7, 2011

Provo awarded best beach

  Providenciales has been voted the top beach destination in the world, according to the travel website TripAdvisor. It ranked above such renowned beach destinations as Honolulu and Miami Beach in the report based on travelers' reviews and ratings…

April 7, 2011

North Caicos jetty operational

  The reconstruction of the jetty and boat launching ramp, at the Police Marine Branch, North Creek, and Grand Turk has been completed. Boaters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts on the island are now able to utilize a facility which has not been…

April 7, 2011

Inter Health celebrates i’s 1st anniversary

  DIOVANNI Fulford is preparing for an emotional return to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. The 20-year-old will be guest of honour when InterHealth Canada celebrates its year anniversary on Monday. Diovanni became the hospital’s first trauma…