Is Governor Rambarran being too optimistic?
Thursday, May 9, 2013Once again Central Bank Governor Jwala Rambarran is predicting a level of growth in the economy which seems unrealistic.
View ArticleSeventy-Six horses entered for Day 17
KELVIN ‘N’Thursday, May 9, 2013A total of 76 horses took entry for the Arima Race Club’s (ARC) Day 17 eight race presentation on Saturday at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.
View ArticleIncoming WTO director to restore credibility
Thursday, May 9, 2013Brazilian Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo gestures during a press briefing on his nomination for the post of WTO Director-General at the Brazilian mission in Geneva, Switzerland. AP...
View ArticleMcDonalds sales take dive in Asia, Europe
Thursday, May 9, 2013NEW YORK — McDonalds says a key sales figure slipped again in April, with the worlds biggest hamburger chain citing fears over a new strain of avian flu for weakness in China. The
View ArticleDeal to reduce sentence for ex-Enron CEO
Thursday, May 9, 2013HOUSTON—Convicted ex-Enron Corp CEO Jeffrey Skilling’s more than 24-year prison sentence for his role in the collapse of the once mighty energy giant could be reduced by as much as
View ArticleYouth unemployment rate rising says UN
Thursday, May 9, 2013GENEVA—Youth unemployment is likely to rise globally to 12.8 per cent by 2018, wiping out gains made in the recent economic recovery, the UN's labour office said yesterday. As of l
View ArticleUN predicts boom in trade of ‘green’ products
Thursday, May 9, 2013GENEVA—The UN's environment agency says the global market for low-carbon and environment-friendly goods and services is projected to almost triple to $2.2 trillion by 2020. The UN
View ArticleFerguson key in Man U’s financial transformation
Thursday, May 9, 2013Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson. AP PhotoLONDON—Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson.
View ArticleVitas House hosts annual fund-raising tea party
Friday, May 10, 2013Wife of the president, Reema Carmona, centre, sits with Vitas House Hospice chairman Jackie Sabga, left, and former T&T Cancer Society chairman George Laquis at the tea party...
View ArticleYussef—a unique talent
Peter Ray BloodFriday, May 10, 2013Yussef Ahmed, poet, musician and cultural activist.His nationwide performances have been varied with headline performances at various clubs, art centres and outdoor...
View ArticleTW Wed-Zine launches 2013 edition
Friday, May 10, 2013The 2013 edition of TW Wed-Zine. The release of the 2013 edition of the Trinidad Weddings Wed-Zine has quelled anticipation among several local and regional wedding enthusiasts and...
View ArticleCall to police drug importation laws
Geisha KowlessarFriday, May 10, 2013Anthony Aboud, managing director of Genethics Pharmaceuticals Limited (GPL), has said it is a matter of policing the laws to ensure those who import
View ArticleFood inspector: Manning’s drug wasn’t registered
Geisha KowlessarFriday, May 10, 2013At a forum on Wednesday at the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Westmoorings, and hosted by the British-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce the issue of...
View ArticleSEA crush at MovieTowne
Khara PersadFriday, May 10, 2013Hundreds of excited and relieved SEA students descended onto MovieTowne, Port-of-Spain, after their exams yesterday, seeking to take advantage of the
View ArticleGene test may help guide prostate cancer treatment
Friday, May 10, 2013A genetic test that could determine men at the highest risk of developing aggressive disease could change how prostate cancer was treated since doctors would be able to more...
View ArticleCAL offers luxury seating to public officials
Anika Gumbs-SandifordFriday, May 10, 2013Accompanied by their spouses, political figures, a present and former state enterprise chairman, two directors and a television personality are among the...
View ArticleSEA pupils stumped by maths question
MELISSA DOUGHTY and RADHICA SOOKRAJFriday, May 10, 2013 A problematic ratio question in yesterday’s SEA proved difficult for some pupils.
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