May 4, 2011
Swiss freeze $1bn in Gaddafi, Mubarak, Ben Ali assets
Switzerland says it has frozen nearly $1bn worth of assets linked to Libya's Muammar Gaddafi and the deposed leaders of Egypt and Tunisia. Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey said some 830m Swiss francs (£580m; $960m) had been discovered.…
May 4, 2011
Avon net rises sharply on Latin America strength
Raising prices and selling more products in Latin America, its largest market, helped cosmetics seller Avon Products Inc more than triple its first-quarter profit, the company said yesterday. Avon’s net income and revenue beat expectations, and…
May 4, 2011
LIAT advises of new St. Lucia tax for travellers
LIAT wishes to advise its customers and the public in general that, effective May 1, 2011, the St. Lucia Air and Seaports Authority has introduced a new tax of US$35.00 known as “Airport Development Charge” which is to be collected by all…
May 4, 2011
Vybz Kartel denied Uk Visa
Vybz Kartel was denied a visa by the United Kingdom Embassy in Jamaica, therefore all…
May 4, 2011
Grand Jury Clears Waka Flocka Of Drug Charges
Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka has been cleared of serious gang and drug charges earlier today (May 3rd). TMZ.com reports that a Henry County, Georgia grand jury cleared Waka Flocka of drug charges, after finding there was not enough evidence to…
May 4, 2011
Michael Douglas: First Interview Since Treatment
In his first interview since the completion of treatment for Stage IV throat cancer, former superstar resident Michael Douglas discusses his Bermudian mother Diana Douglas (”A lovely lady, super-bright — still pisses me off and does the ‘Sunday…
May 4, 2011
Raheem DeVaughn Honored By D.C. Mayor For Community Work
Raheem DeVaughn will honored by Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray, who will present the Grammy-nominated R&B singer with the key to the city on Thursday (May 5th). DeVaughn is being honored for his commitment to the local community through…
May 4, 2011
Stephen Marley Plans Hip-Hop Inspired Two-Part Album
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Stephen Marley is preparing to release his third solo album, titled Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life. The 14-track album contains a number of message songs from Marley, who writes about a variety of…
May 4, 2011
TCIG Public Service: bringing order to the payroll
As part of on-going work to tackle the serious budget deficit, work continues in government to enhance revenue and to…
May 4, 2011
SEYMOUR OUT, PHILLIPS IN
After months of speculation and rumors abound, Consultative Forum member Drexwell Seymour has resigned from his post. Seymour, of South Caicos decent has been previously reported by several local media houses to be on his way out of the forum but…