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General Motors reports strong first quarter
Despite a small dip in US vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25 per cent on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Gov't MPs, Speaker pay glowing tributes to Curtis
GOVERNMENT LAWMAKERS paid tribute to former clerk to the Houses of Parliament Valrie Curtis in her absence on Tuesday, but the parliamentary Opposition reserved their accolades for a future event when they can commend the former administrator of the legislature face to face.
Gonsalves writes World Bank over shift in lending terms
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has written to the World Bank opposing a move to increase its interest rate and shorten loan repayment periods to countries.
CHARGES LOOM
Former Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament Dwayne Vaz is facing charges for breaching Section 43(1)(b) of the Integrity Commission Act (ICA).
Boost for primary school champs
MINISTER OF Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia 'Babsy' Grange announced an increase in the prize money for winning schools at this year's staging of the INSPORTS/Devon Biscuit Regional and National Primary Schools Athletics Championships.
Mervyn Morris publishes eighth book of poetry
"Today we celebrate and properly recognise someone who embodies excellence," was the proxy declaration of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange on Sunday. She was referring to Mervyn Morris, a man whose exemplary activities have kept him in the public eye for well over half a century.
Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts
Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep – or worrying there aren't enough ZZZs in your day? You're not alone.
WRONG WAY
Nearly half of Jamaicans are of the view that things are going in the wrong direction, citing unemployment among youth as a major indicator.
PepsiCo beats revenue forecasts as price increases moderate
PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages.
New and bigger 3D printer unveiled
The world's largest 3D printer has created a house that can cut construction time and labour. An even larger printer unveiled on Tuesday may one day create entire neighbourhoods.