March 16, 2021
TCI PUBLIC FORECAST
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY, WARM AND BREEZY WITH THE CHANCE OF A FEW LIGHT PASSING SHOWERS. WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 15 KNOTS… GUSTY AT TIMES IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS… 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE TURKS & CAICOS CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS. SEAS: 3…
March 15, 2021
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above $60,000 (£43,100), continuing its record-breaking run. Bitcoin - which has more than tripled in value since the end of last year - has been powered on by well-known companies adopting it as a…
March 15, 2021
The Last Remaining Plants Making GM Cars Forced To Shut Down
As demand for consumer electronics has skyrocketed during the pandemic, the end result isn’t all sunshine and rainbows on both sides. This surge of unimaginable proportions has pushed the supply chain dangerously close to the breaking point. At a…
March 15, 2021
British Airways plans app-based travel pass
British Airways is planning to make it easier for passengers to prove they are safe to travel once they have been vaccinated against Covid. Under the plans, people who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.…
March 15, 2021
Department Of Social Development prepares for Social Work Month 2021
Globally, Social Workers have served on the frontline, side-by-side responding to the negative impact of the covid19 pandemic and other social ills. Social Workers are often faced with mind-boggling human adversities that shatter lives that have to…
March 15, 2021
Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back
Key economic data in China surged dramatically in the first two months of 2021, pointing to a continued recovery for the world's second largest economy. China's industrial output grew 35.1% in January and February compared to the same months last…
March 15, 2021
Barbados to open new diplomatic missions in Ghana, Kenya and the UAE
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Jerome Walcott says that in an effort to expand Barbados' diplomatic footprint, as part of the national effort toward economic reconstruction and business generation, three new missions will be established in the upcoming…
March 15, 2021
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in ODI
West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third One-Day International at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here Sunday. Scores: SRI LANKA 274 for six off 50 overs (Wanindu Hasaranga 80 not out, Ashen Bandara 55 not out, Danushka…
March 15, 2021
Putin keeps his grip over Russia, even with support waning
When the Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny returned to Russia in January, he threw down a gauntlet to president Vladimir Putin’s authority. It was challenge watched by the world as Navalny—having survived a nerve agent poisoning months…
March 15, 2021
Grammys 2021: The complete winners list
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards aired Sunday night on CBS, hosted by Trevor Noah. Beyoncé has set a new record at the Grammy Awards with her 28th win. The star is now the most-awarded woman in Grammys history, overtaking bluegrass singer Alison…