January 2, 2014
Fiat agrees to buy up rest of Chrysler
The Italian motors giant Fiat has agreed to buy the remaining 41% of Chrysler it does not own in a move that will create the world's seventh-largest car company. Fiat has owned a majority stake in the US company since 2009. The agreement ends long…
January 2, 2014
Hyundai and Kia shares hit by sales forecast
Shares of Hyundai and affiliate Kia Motors have dipped more than 4% after the carmakers issued their weakest growth forecast in nearly a decade. Their combined sales are expected to grow by 4% to 7.86 million vehicles in 2014. The outlook is lower…
January 2, 2014
‘Injuries in Kenya grenade attack’
At least 10 people have been injured in a grenade attack at a Kenyan tourist resort south of the port city of Mombasa, say police. Attackers hurled the device into a bar in the Diani area late in the night. "We had an explosion at the bar and about…
January 2, 2014
Appeal for information into Robbery/Murder case by TCI Police
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) continue to appeal to the public for any information as they continue their investigation into the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Jocelin Odisse of Leeward Highway, Providenciales. The RTCIPF…
January 1, 2014
Bomb at New Year’s Eve Party Kills 6 in the Phillipines
A bombing at a New Year's Eve party on a southern Philippine island has killed six people and wounded at least six others. The Philippine military said an improvised explosive device was used in the attack, which hit the town of Sumisip, on Basilan…
January 1, 2014
Happy New Year from the Office of the Premier
Dear All, As we enter the year 2014, we must first of all give thanks to the almighty God for his goodness, mercies and blessings for bringing us this far in the journey of life. As a people we have much to be thankful for and much more for which…
January 1, 2014
10 Most Interesting People of 2013
Well! 2013 has come and gone and so we look back at 2013 for the 10 Most Interesting People of 2013 and how they got into the top 10. The list was compiled with the help of media experts and politicians celebrating the end of the year. 1. Kazz…
January 1, 2014
N Korean leader Kim Jong-un hails execution of uncle
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has spoken of the "elimination of factionalist filth" in his first public reference to the execution of his once-powerful uncle last month. In a new year message broadcast on state TV, he said "resolute action" had…
January 1, 2014
Celebrations around the world as 2014 arrives
With fireworks, dancing and late-night revelry, millions around the world welcomed 2014 on Tuesday, gathering for huge displays of jubilation and unity as the new year arrived. Dubai, a Persian Gulf city known for glitz, glamour and over-the-top…
January 1, 2014
Beyonce defends using Challenger disaster audio in song
Singer Beyonce has defended using audio recordings from the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster in a track from her recently released album. The pop star has been criticised for using clips of an ex-Nasa public affairs officer on her XO track.…