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December 9, 2025
Howard Davies | The Basel consensus is cracking
Ask a room of central bankers how many want a less stable financial system, and you will see few, if any, hands go up. Ask how many support intrusive, costly supervision, endless box-ticking, and…
December 9, 2025
Policeman charged with assault over incident with woman
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) District Constable, Cavell Minott, has been charged following a domestic assault incident involving a woman and a baby in 2024. The incident occurred on January 27,…
December 9, 2025
Rihanna loving life as a mom of three
Rihanna is loving seeing her children grow up. The Diamonds hitmaker and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed daughter Rocki into the world in September, having already had sons RZA, three, and Riot, two,…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Wednesday
Professor Emerita Carolyn Cooper celebrated her 75th birthday on November 22 with a beautiful gathering at her Beverly Hills home, attended by family and friends. Celebrity DJ Mutabaruka kept the…
December 9, 2025
Maduro accepting deported migrants despite Trump’s airspace closure suggestion
CARACAS (AP): US-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the airspace of the South American country should be viewed as…
December 9, 2025
India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy…
December 9, 2025
OECD predicts global economy will grow 3.2% this year despite tariff wars
The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of trade wars initiated by the United States, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its…
December 9, 2025
Prada finalises purchase of fashion rival Versace
The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a US$1.375-billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic”…
December 9, 2025
Phillip Pierre secures second term as PM
CASTRIES (CMC): The “Mood is Red” prevailed Monday as the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) won a decisive second consecutive five-year term in office. Supporters of the SLP had long vowed to prevent a…