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Daily Archives: Dec 6, 2017

Government moving to prevent Bahamas being blacklisted by European Union -PM

NASSAU, Bahamas, Dec 6, CMC – The Bahamas government Wednesday said it will table several pieces of legislation aimed at preventing the country from being placed on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Regional security officials meeting in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Dec 5, CMC – The annual Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) is taking place here with delegates being told that there is need to criminal networks sanctuary and freedom of movement.

Bitcoin surges above $12,000 to record high on relentless demand

TOKYO (Reuters) - Bitcoin extended its eye-popping rally on Wednesday, breaking above $12,000 to a record high despite questions about the cryptocurrency’s real value and worries about a dangerous bubble.

U.S. unit labor costs decline for two straight quarters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. unit labor costs were much weaker than initially thought, declining both in the second and third quarters of this year, pointing to very benign inflation pressures in the near term even as the labor market is close to full employment.

Taylor eyeing maiden century after signing new deal

West Indies Women captain, Stafanie Taylor, has signed a new two-year deal with Sydney Thunder and says her objective is to

Holder out of second Test with suspension

Still reeling from their heavy innings defeat to the Black Caps in the opening Test, West Indies were dealt another blow on Tuesday when captain Jason Holder was ruled out of the second Test after being suspended by the International Cricket Council for an over-rate offence.

IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics

Russia has been banned from competing at next year's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang by the International Olympic Committee.

Selectors hand Miller, Emrit new lease

Selectors have called up the veteran pair of Nikita Miller and Rayad Emrit for the limited overs tour of New Zealand later this month, in a surprise move that has handed both players new leases on their international careers.

Former greats question Windies preparation methods

At least two former West Indies players have questioned a decision that saw the regional squad prepare in Australia ahead of their current tour in New Zealand.

Editorial: A former journalist?

It amazes us how those who supposedly held certain principles in one role, effortlessly and with military-style precision make a complete about-face on those same principles when they take up a new role – especially a role of ‘power.’
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