February 26, 2015
RBS reports £3.5bn loss for 2014
UK state-owned bank RBS has reported a loss of £3.5bn for 2014, down from a £9bn loss the previous year. The results were hit by a £4bn writedown on the sale of its US business, Citizens. The bank's chief executive Ross McEwan confirmed he would not…
February 26, 2015
Ghana secures $1bn IMF loan in bid to revive economy
Ghana has struck a deal with the International Monetary Fund aimed at stabilising its troubled economy. The three-year deal follows months of talks prompted by the government's failure to meet targets on inflation, the budget deficit and growth. The…
February 26, 2015
Madonna falls off stage at Brit Awards 2015
Pop star Madonna fell off the stage during her performance at the 2015 Brit Awards, on a night that saw Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran each win two prizes. Madonna tumbled down a set of stairs and landed awkwardly, apparently after a dancer tried to…
February 26, 2015
Jamaica Parliament approves ‘Ganja Law’
The much anticipated amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act was passed in the House of Representatives. The debate on the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill, often referred to as the ganja law, was piloted in the House, by Minister of National Security,…
February 26, 2015
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in May
Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on 2 May in what promises to be the richest bout in the history of boxing. American Mayweather, 37, and Filipino Pacquiao, 36, are considered to be the best two fighters of their generation.…
February 26, 2015
IS Militants Kidnap 220 Assyrians
At least 220 Assyrian Christians have been abducted in northeastern Syria in recent days, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Thursday. Observatory Director Rami Abdurrahman told VOA Islamic State fighters have…
February 26, 2015
Al-Shabab Targets Somali Presidential Palace
Somalia militant group Al-Shabab carried out a mortar attack at the presidential palace Thursday, and witnesses said one person was killed. Security officials confirmed the attack but did not release any information on casualties. Police said they…
February 26, 2015
Anguilla HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY dissolved and RETURNING OFFICERS sworn-in
The Anguilla House of Assembly has today been dissolved in advance of the forthcoming election as provided for by subsection (2) of section 63 of the Constitution of Anguilla. The election must now take place on or before Friday 24 April 2015. A…
February 26, 2015
Gayle hits first ever World Cup double century
West Indies opener Chris Gayle became the first batsman to score a double century in a World Cup innings when he reached the landmark against Zimbabwe in a Pool B clash in Canberra on Tuesday. Gayle, who might have been given out lbw before he had…
February 23, 2015
DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, HON. AKIERRA MISSICK BREAKS GROUND FOR LONG BAY HIGH SCHOOL
I am grateful for all of you attending this ceremony today, and recognize my fellow politicians past, and present who took the time to be here to share with the Ministry on this occasion. Regardless of your political persuasion, your motivation to…