Solar storm sparks dazzling northern
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday. Even experienced stargazers were stunned by the intensity of the aurora borealis…
Nissan announces new $2 billion plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. announced Wednesday it is investing $2 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. It will be the Japanese company’s third in the country, helping it serve markets throughout the Americas. Construction…
Acting Deputy Governor appoints three new Chief Officers
The Acting Deputy Governor, Mr. Franz Manderson is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mr. Stran Bodden, Mr. Eric Bush and Mr. Alan Jones, as Chief Officers. Mr. Bodden will take over, as Chief Officer in the Ministry of Finance,…
The poetry revival
The poetry revival I am talking about is not the general name given to a loose movement in Britain that took place in the 1960’s and 70’s. This was a modernist-inspired reaction to the Movement’s more conservative approach to British…
Building collapses in centre of Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A multistory building collapsed in Rio’s centre Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the cause. Thick layers of debris covered cars and motorcycles….
Philippines disarms villagers in killing probe
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police disarmed villagers on a southern island and will test their weapons to determine whether they were used to massacre 15 fishermen at sea in a suspected feud over lucrative fishing grounds, officials said Wednesday….
BNY Mellon opens
BNY Mellon has opened its first wealth management office in the Cayman Islands as part of an effort to expand the firm’s global capabilities to serve international clients, the wealth manager announced Wednesday. The firm has always had international clients…
Lohan sued by pedestrian allegedly struck by star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s bad luck with cars continues after a woman who claims she was struck by the actress’ sports car sued over her injuries Wednesday. Nubia Del Carmen Preza claims she was struck by Lohan’s Maserati…
The Editor Speaks: The bad side of party politics. Immigration changes
What an injustice was done last Tuesday evening (24) when two members of the UDP (United Democratic Party) were missing WOL! What did they miss? A meeting called by the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free at the Bodden Town…
