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May 2, 2011

US$13 million loan for Jamaica

The Jamaica government is holding discussions with the Inter-American Development Bank…

May 2, 2011

Banks accused of talking up Greek debt fears

The head of Europe’s rescue fund was quoted yesterday as telling a German newspaper that he…

May 2, 2011

S Korea inflation eases in April as food prices fall

South Korean inflation has risen more slowly than expected in April, due to lower food prices and cheaper imports. Consumer prices grew by 4.2% in April from the same month a year earlier, the statistical office said. That is less than the 4.4%…

May 2, 2011

Obama keeps up push to end gas, oil tax breaks

President Barack Obama says oil companies are profiting from rising pump prices and he wants…

May 2, 2011

Sony execs apologise for network security breach

Sony executives bowed in apology yesterday for a security breach in the company’s PlayStation Network that caused the loss of personal data of some 77 million accounts on the online service. “We deeply apologise for the inconvenience we have…

May 2, 2011

Fifteen names surface in Middle Caicos land sale

According to reliable sources, the names of 15 people have surfaced in connection with…

May 2, 2011

Caribbean Airlines Passengers Stuck On Newark Tarmac For 6 Hours

                          According to WCBS 2, over 300 passengers were on…

May 2, 2011

Mixed reaction to Royal nuptials

Bermuda’s reactions to the Royal wedding ranged from ecstatic to indifferent when The…

May 2, 2011

Flooding across Barbados

Some areas across Barbados are seriously affected by the heavy rains being experienced. With Barbados under a flood warning until 6 this evening, residents in flood prone areas are asked to take the necessary precautions. Many residents are…

May 2, 2011

Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden dead – Obama

Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces,…