Politics
December 16, 2024
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns Amid Policy Differences with PM Trudeau
Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns ahead of fiscal update, citing differences with PM Trudeau over economic strategy and need to prepare for potential US tariffs.
December 14, 2024
Education System in Need of Overhaul: DLP Addresses Concerns of Students Failing to Sit Exams After Payment
Troubling trend of students failing to sit exams after payment prompts calls for education system overhaul. Criticisms include lack of planning, inadequate response to COVID-19 effects, and neglect of online students.
December 14, 2024
Proposed Amendment in Road Traffic Act Seeks to Raise Penalty for Illegal Parking in Disabled Spaces to $5,000 Maximum
Proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Act aims to increase penalty for illegally parking in designated disability spaces from $500 to a maximum of $5,000. Law enforcement and public support expected.
December 14, 2024
Opposition Senator Criticizes Government Response to Fuel Price Decrease, Urges Apology and Compensation
Opposition senator criticizes government for delayed fuel price reduction, demanding apology and rebate for consumers after over 16 months of high prices. Calls for transparency and compensation.
December 13, 2024
Article Title: Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne Questions Government's Treatment of Villa Owners Amid Fisherfolk Support Debate
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne criticizes Government for favoring wealthy villa owners over struggling fisherfolk post-Hurricane Beryl. Deputy PM Santia Bradshaw defends assistance to fishing industry. Debate ensues in the House of Assembly.
December 13, 2024
Amazon and Meta Announce Million-Dollar Contributions to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Amazon and Meta each contribute $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. Amazon's relationship with Trump has been rocky due to Bezos' ownership of The Washington Post. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg also endorses Trump.
December 13, 2024
France's President Macron Appoints Centrist Francois Bayrou as Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
France's President Macron appoints centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister amid a political crisis. Bayrou faces the challenge of uniting a divided parliament and passing a budget by December 21.
December 10, 2024
UK Debate: Proposal to Ban First-Cousin Marriage for Public Health Reasons
Conservative MP Richard Holden proposes banning first-cousin marriage in the UK due to increased risk of birth defects. Government unlikely to change law; focus on education suggested by independent MP.
December 8, 2024
Barbados Celebrates 3rd Republic Anniversary: Achievements and Progress
Barbados celebrates 58 years of Independence and 3rd Republic anniversary. Achievements include sovereignty, removal of British monarch, and initiatives for economic reform and citizen empowerment.
December 4, 2024
French Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid Political Instability
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote amid controversy over budget decisions, risking political instability in France following a divided parliament and challenges to his minority government.
December 4, 2024
Ministry of Finance Seeks $324.3 Million in Unidentified Funding for Fiscal Year's Second Half
Government faces a funding gap of $324.3 million for the second half of the fiscal year, with potential risks due to revenue shortfalls or increased spending. Various financing options are being considered.
December 3, 2024
Hell to Pay in Middle East as Trump Demands Release of Gaza Hostages
Israeli leaders praise Trump's demand for Gaza hostages' release before inauguration. Trump warns of severe consequences if not met, garnering support from Israeli officials and families of hostages.