Friday, May 17, 2024

Business

US brothers arrested for stealing $25m in crypto in just 12 seconds

Two brothers who studied at one of the most prestigious universities in the US have been charged with stealing $25m (£20m) in cryptocurrency in 12 seconds. Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, and...

IFC and Barbados to build new wind farm with community involvement

Barbados is boosting its clean energy production with a new wind farm project on the way. The government...

Taxpayers ‘feeling threatened’

A large number of taxpayers have been receiving notification from the Barbados Revenue Authority over the past two...

$400m earned in corporation tax

BARBADOS EARNED $400 million in corporation tax from international business entities from outside the jurisdiction last year., and...

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

BRUSSELS - Meta Platforms' social media sites Facebook and Instagram will be investigated for potential breaches of EU...

Google sacks staff protesting over Israeli contract

Google has sacked 28 workers who took part in protests against a deal the technology giant has with the Israeli government. Google has a joint...

‘Grand’ plans routed

Vendors and some residents along Station Hill and Bank Hall, St Michael are not jumping for joy that Grand Kadooment revellers will not be...

‘Explore’ Oval’s investment potential

Barbadians must stop being “meek and mild and peaceful and polite” if they want their country to really reap the financial sweets from investments...

St Kitts and Nevis PM raises red flag over CDB president’s suspension

Dr Gene Leon’s return to his position as president of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) appears unlikely in the near future, as concerns persist...

Eyes on cricket T20 World Cup

BEFORE BARBADOS HOSTED its first Cricket World Cup final in 2007, Barbadians expected the costs to outweigh the benefits. Research shows they felt differently...

Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles

President Joe Biden has been urged to ban imports of Chinese-made electric cars to the US. The chair of the Senate Banking Committee, Senator Sherrod...