November 28, 2022
US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears
The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video…
November 28, 2022
Jaguar Land Rover cuts output at UK factories due to chip shortage
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The action is expected to affect the output of models such as…
November 28, 2022
Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain at World Cup
Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday at the World Cup. The Germans still need to win their last group match to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stage. The four-time champions were eliminated in the…
November 28, 2022
Forecasters predict possible flooding in the Caribbean this Christmas
The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology (CIMH) is warning the region that recent heavy rains could continue into December and pose a risk for flooding during one of the most joyous seasons of the year. “This year,…
November 28, 2022
Barbados holds National Thanksgiving Service
A multi-denominational National Thanksgiving Service was held Sunday at the Garfield Sobers Complex in recognition of both 56 years of Independence and the first anniversary of becoming a republic. Under the theme, By Grace Through Faith:…
November 28, 2022
New GOP House promises investigations, subpoenas
What will it mean for the Republicans to take control of the House even by a tiny margin? It can be summed up in one word. Subpoena. They won’t be able to pass meaningful legislation, but they will take over all the committees and they’ll be in…
November 28, 2022
Soul Train Awards 2022: The winners
The BET Soul Train Awards 2022 celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip-hop music over the weekend. Hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Deon Cole the annual music awards show was one for the books. Here's the complete list of winners.…
November 28, 2022
Alleged Buffalo shooter expected to plead guilty
Alleged Buffalo supermarket shooter Payton Gendron is due in an Erie County courtroom Monday, November 28 at 9:30 a.m. for an appearance during which he is expected to plead guilty to state charges. Gendron is charged in a 25-count indictment with…
November 28, 2022
Michael Jackson’s Thriller returns to Billboard 200 top 10
There is a very familiar album in the Billboard 200 Album chart this week. Thanks to the 40th anniversary celebration of Michael Jackson’s classic album Thriller, the album has returned to the top 10. The 40th anniversary edition of the record moved…
November 27, 2022
TCI Youth Parliament Members Attend Caribbean Youth Parliament
Two members of TCI’s Youth Parliament are in Trinidad and Tobago for the 11th sitting of the Caribbean Youth Parliament from November 20th through 24th. The 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament will bring together 58 young people, aged 18 to 29 from…