February 1, 2023
Government promises robust crypto regulation
The government is announcing measures to "robustly" regulate the cryptocurrency industry. It says the proposals, being published on Wednesday, will give consumers confidence while allowing the sector to "thrive". Critics say ministers should take a…
February 1, 2023
As Global Economy Weakens, Paypal cuts 2,000 jobs
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. The online payments company says it was forced to make the decision as it faces "the challenging macro-economic environment." PayPal's…
February 1, 2023
Ice-T to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ice-T is getting a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Tuesday, it was announced that the rapper and actor, 64, will be awarded the star on February 17, with legendary rapper Chuck D serving as a guest speaker, along with walk-of-famers…
February 1, 2023
Chelsea complete British record £107m fee for Benfica midfielder
Chelsea has signed Benfica's Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a British record 121m euro (£107m) transfer fee. The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. Fernandez, who only joined Benfica for a reported £10m…
January 24, 2023
Governor and Premier make official visit to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
On 4th to 8th December 2022, a delegation led by His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin and the Premier, Honorable Charles W. Missick made an official visit to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The delegation also included officials from the…
January 24, 2023
US accuses Google of ‘driving out’ ad rivals
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight US states have filed a case against Google alleging it has too much power over the online ad market.Its anti-competitive actions had "weakened if not destroyed competition in the ad tech industry", US…
January 24, 2023
Classified documents found at former vice-president’s home
Classified files have been found at ex-US Vice-President Mike Pence's home in the latest discovery of secret papers at the homes of officials who have served in the top ranks of government. The documents, discovered by a lawyer last week for Mr…
January 24, 2023
Babyface, Sheryl Lee Ralph tapped to perform at Super Bowl LVII pregame show
Babyface and Sheryl Lee Ralph will warm up the crowd ahead of Super Bowl LVII. The stars have been tapped as entertainment for the event's pregame show. According to a press release, Babyface will sing "America the Beautiful." Sheryl, who recently…
January 24, 2023
Academy Award Nominees Revealed
All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fablemans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness, and Women Talking are the Best Picture nominees for the 95th…
January 24, 2023
Over $1M in marijuana at Trinidad PoS port
Over $1 million worth of marijuana was seized at the Port of Port of Spain on Monday. It was found during a joint intelligence-led, anti-crime exercise conducted by a team of officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, the Customs and…