Ships still aren’t going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what it will take to get things going again
New York — A fragile ceasefire that’s mostly quieted the skies over the Middle East isn’t giving shippers the nerve to brave the narrow waterway that holds the key to 20% of the world’s oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz may be officially re-opening…
Croatian fishermen feel the strain after Iran war ramps up fuel prices
PULA, Croatia (AP) — As the sun sets over the Adriatic Sea, Marijan Jakopovic prepares his boat and nets to sail out as he has done for the past 30 years. But the 55-year-old fisherman from Croatia says times have never been so tough for many in his…
Dominica to implement measures to cushion impact of Middle East war on local economy
The Dominica government Wednesday said it will be taking measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East acknowledging that events thousands of miles away will significantly affect the price of fuel, the cost of food, the…
TCIG IMPLEMENTS STRICT MEASURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF ARREARS ON IMPORTER ACCOUNTS
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands wishes to advise the public and the trading community of targeted measures being implemented to strengthen fiscal compliance while maintaining the efficient movement of legitimate trade across the Turks…
Antigua PM optimistic Trinidad will honour outstanding multi-million dollar payout
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he remains optimistic that Trinidad and Tobago would honour its obligation and pay the remaining US$60 million owed to policy holders following the collapse of two Trinidad-based Caribbean…
IMF says Bahamas economy has strengthened in recent years
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says theeconomy of The Bahamas has strengthened in recent years with a robust post-pandemic tourism sector being the key driver of economic growth and fiscal revenues. The IMF executive board has completed the…
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE PROMOTES “MADE IN TCI” PRODUCTS AT DISTRICT MODA TRADE SHOW IN PUERTO RICO
The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition participated in the District MODA Apparel, Shoe, Gift and Accessories Trade Show, held in Puerto Rico from January 25 to January 27, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote local…
Canada’s Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US
OTTAWA/DOHA/DUBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to foster a new global trading order by working more closely with China and inking smaller trade deals, but faces constraints from Canada's still overwhelming…
Bermuda Government releases guide for employing 65 years and older
The Bermuda government Wednesday released a policy guide for employers regarding the retention of workers 65 years and older as part of a broader national strategy to strengthen the workforce. “Bermuda’s demographic reality is clear, we are an…
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a…