Singing Francine Has Died Calypso artiste Singing Francine (Francine Edwards) has died. According to a release from the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) Singing Francine passed away early this morning Born in Barbados on February 13, 1943, Edwards came to T&T at a young age. “When asked how she began singing calypso, she responded, ‘I never became involved in the […More]
Ambassador Candace A. Bond arrives in Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Candace A. Bond and her family arrived in Port of Spain on December 1. Ambassador-designate Bond will officially assume duties after the presentation of her Letters of Credence to President Paula-Mae Weekes. Ambassador-designate Bond said, “It is a great honor to be […More]
Chevron can resume key role in Venezuela’s oil output, exports By Daphne Psaledakis and Marianna Parraga WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) – Chevron Corp on Saturday received a U.S. license allowing the second-largest U.S. oil company to expand its production in Venezuela and bring the South American country’s crude oil to the United States. The decision grants broader rights for the last big […More]
Mortgage rates drop by largest amount in 41 years Mortgage rates plunged by nearly a half-percent this week, marking the largest week-over-week decline since November 1981. The rate on the average 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.61% from 7.08% the week prior, according to Freddie Mac, which this week changed its methodology calculating rates. The drop follows a sharp decline […More]
Soccer-Ex-FIFA Vice President Warner Loses Appeal Against Extradition From Trinidad Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner can be extradited from his homeland of Trinidad to the United States to face corruption charges, a London court said on Thursday. Warner’s lawyers argued that his extradition was unlawful but London’s Privy Council, the highest court of appeal for many Commonwealth countries, unanimously dismissed […More]
Jamaica tourism minister: Plug leakages, promote linkages As the region takes on recovery challenges, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett wants to see a repurposed Caribbean tourism architecture that increases benefits for locals. Speaking over the weekend on 92.9 FM VOB’s “Down to Brasstacks” in Barbados, Minister Bartlett opined that despite strong performances across the sector, with the continuing war […More]
LONG LIVE THE CARIBBEAN “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 The British Empire started in the U.K. in the 16th century and eventually spanned North America, India, Asia, Australasia, Africa, the Caribbean and the […More]
Fed unleashes another big rate hike but hints at a pullback Fed interest rates increased by 75 basis points again, Powell says ‘very premature’ to talk about pause WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time but hinted that it could soon reduce the size […More]
Mortgage rates top 7% for first time since April 2002 Mortgage rates surpassed 7% for the first time since April 2002, adding more reason for price-struck homebuyers to stay on the sidelines. The rate on the average 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.08%, up from 6.94% the week prior, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have jumped 3.86 percentage points since the […More]
Court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans, throwing the program into limbo just days after people began applying for loan forgiveness. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay while […More]
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