Mottley: Why IMF Terms Secrecy?

Opposition Leader Mia Mottley wants to know why the fact that Barbados will not earn a loan from the World Bank unless it enters into an International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement was hidden from the entire population until Thursday night.

Barbados Economy On Right Path

No stimulus package. No budget.

Central Bank Statistics Questioned

Information released by the Central Bank of Barbados about the country’s international business sector appears to be at odds with data collated by other sources which suggests that the sector is doing better than the Central Bank has indicated.

BP To Drill Off Coast Of Libya

The oil giant BP will start drilling off the Libyan coast soon, amid intense pressure over the company’s involvement with the Lockerbie case.

Trafigura Fined For Toxic Dump In Africa

A Dutch court has fined the multinational oil trading company Trafigura of one million euros for illegally dumping highly toxic wastes in Ivory Coast in West Africa.

Rihanna Movie Debut In ‘Battleship’

R&B beauty Rihanna has signed up to make her movie debut in upcoming blockbuster BATTLESHIP.

Facebook Loses Face Again As Details Of 100 Million Users Are Posted On Hacker’s Blog

A security consultant has published the personal details of 100 million Facebook users online, aiming to highlight privacy issues with the social networking website.

Bone Rebuilt From Stem Cells

In a world first, scientists have coaxed stem cells in live rabbits to rebuild the bone and cartilage of a missing leg joint, according to a study unveiled on Thursday.

Ease Of FBI Access To Records Of Internet Activity In Making

The Obama administration is seeking to make it easier for the FBI to compel companies to turn over records of an individual’s Internet activity without a court order if agents deem the information relevant to a terrorism or intelligence investigation.

Nigeria ‘World Oil Pollution Capital’

15th June 2010

Visitors to the Nigerian village of Kpor, deep in the Niger Delta, are greeted by strange sights: silver frogs blink from gleaming puddles, sunlight bounces from an eerie black lake, and dragonflies hover over cauldrons of tar.

Antigua Visit Create Stir In Kuwait

It was a visit that Antigua and Barbuda government hailed, but the trip made to that twin-island nation earlier this month by the Kuwait Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, is creating a stir in his country.

South America Cold Wave Brings Rare Snow, Freezing Deaths

More than a week of abnormal cold has chilled Argentina and other parts of South America, leaving rare snow, rewriting record books and causing hypothermia deaths.

BP Fish Oil Plus (puppet satire)

Created by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, this puppet satire skit feature “Bob” from BP, pitching a new product “PB Fish Oil Plus” made with 100% natural crude oil.

Haiti Pranksters Say More Stunts Targeting The French Are On The Horizon

A group of Canadians who pranked the French government expressed satisfaction with their successful Internet stunt — and vowed to deliver additional ones.

Storm Over Caribbean Of Growing Concern In Oil Spill Efforts

A weather system over the Caribbean Sea is being watched closely by US officials hoping to soon permanently close the ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

HIV Epidemic In Eastern Europe And Central Asia

Eastern Europe and Central Asia are the only parts of the world where the HIV epidemic remains clearly on the rise, a new UNICEF report states.

Earthquakes Continue Around The World At Alarming Rate Part 2

At least four people were injured during an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale that hit southern Iran’s Fars Province near the Persian Gulf coast at 1938 GMT on Tuesday.

Saudi King Calls For Oil Exploration To Be Halted

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has ordered a halt to oil exploration operations to save the hydrocarbon wealth in the world’s top crude exporting nation for future generations.

Cocaine Smuggler Elected Suriname President

Lawmakers in Suriname have elected the former military strongman and convicted cocaine smuggler, Desi Bouterse, who previously seized power in two coups, as President.

Owen Baffled

Why are vital sectors such as energy, international business and sugar still in the hands of Senator Darcy Boyce?