February 14, 2014
Kardashian Family lands Another $40 Million Deal In Their Laps
The Kardashian family gravy train is moving full steam ahead -- with no sign of stopping -- TMZ has learned, Kim and co. will sign on for yet ANOTHER multi-season deal with E! worth more than what they're making on the current one ... and they'll do…
February 14, 2014
Kartel claims he knew nothing about ‘Lizard’s murder
Deejay Vybz Kartel yesterday spoke in court and in an unsworn statement claimed that he knew nothing about the murder for which he is on trial. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, said, "My Lord, my hands are clean of Clive Williams blood,…
February 14, 2014
Barbados debt levels will hopefully stabilise by 2016 – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says fiscal measures recently introduced by the Barbados government will, if fully implemented, should stablise debt levels by 2016. “However, downside risks are considerable and failure to implement corrective…
February 14, 2014
India telecoms auction raises $10bn from mobile firms
India's mobile phone firms have bid almost $10bn (£6bn) in a key auction for the country's second-generation (2G) telecoms licences. The amount far exceeded the government's target of $1.8bn, and will be used to shrink its budget deficit. The…
February 14, 2014
China’s consumer inflation holds steady at 2.5%
China's inflation rate remained subdued in January, despite rising food prices during the New Year celebrations. Consumer prices held steady at 2.5% from a year earlier, which was slightly higher than many economists expected. The National Bureau…
February 14, 2014
Jamaica Meets Latest IMF Targets
Jamaica met all of its quantitative performance targets and indicative targets for the end of December, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF, which recently concluded a nine-day mission to Jamaica, said it had reached “preliminary…
February 14, 2014
Tyre maker Bridgestone pleads guilty to price-fixing
Tyre maker Bridgestone has pleaded guilty to price-fixing and agreed to pay a $425m (£255m) fine to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the charges, Bridgestone participated in raising the prices of anti-vibration rubber parts sold to…
February 14, 2014
Comcast buys rival Time Warner Cable for $45bn
Comcast has confirmed a deal to acquire Time Warner Cable for about $45bn (£27bn), creating a company that could control three-quarters of the US cable industry. Comcast will pay about $159 per share for its rival in an all-stock deal. The deal…
February 14, 2014
U.S., Mexico to play friendly April 2
The U.S. soccer team will host Mexico in an exhibition game April 2 at Glendale, Ariz., as both nations prepare for the World Cup. The game, announced Thursday, is not on a FIFA fixture date. That means Europe-based players are not likely to be…
February 14, 2014
Panama to Host Games Between Yankees, Marlins in March
The New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins will play a two-game series of exhibition games in Panama City next month, the clubs announced Thursday. The two-game series will be the first Major League Baseball games played in Panama since 1947. The…