Author: Mark Lee
The State of Israel – 60 years on
Israeli soldiers praying at the wailing wall. “…And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon Continue reading
IMF plans to sell 403 metric tons of gold – to create endowment
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to sell 403.3 metric tons of the Fund’s gold holdings to create an endowment with the profits, it was Continue reading
Condi Rice Says Education is the Remedy
According to U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, creating equal access to education on a global basis can help improve national security. Rice was speaking Continue reading
Westmont Hospitality gets US$70M Loan to Buy, Expand Fairmont Royal Caribbean
FirstCaribbean International Bank has provided the senior debt component of a US$70M package of funding to an affiliate of Westmont Hospitality Group for the acquisition, Continue reading
A World of Hell and Hope
Do you sense despair around you? The economy down, politicians and preachers offering no hope? Relax (if you can). You’re not alone. Ever since the Continue reading
Fighting and Preventing Malaria is Everyone’s War
This year marks the first in observing World Malaria Day (April 25). The initiative, formerly known as Africa Malaria Day from 2001-2007, was designed to Continue reading
Take Warning!
Mud washed down from the surrounding hills covers the streets of Ocho Rios after April flood rains. Prevention better than cure. The mantra is just Continue reading
Bush to Attend Olympics – Negroponte
U.S. President George Bush plans to attend the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics despite a potential boycott, according to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Continue reading
FirstCaribbean Wins Fifth Straight Best Bank Award
FirstCaribbean International Bank has won the award for “Best Bank in Barbados” for 2008 from Global Finance magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Global Finance Continue reading
Message to Mugabe – “Trash it Out Inna Zimbabwe”
Prime Minister Robert Mugabe and President Canaan Banana, at Zimbabwe independence ceremony, April 18,1980 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has joined calls for a Continue reading