By Caribbean News Global contributor KINGSTON, Jamaica, (PIOJ News) – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) presents preliminary estimates on economic performance for each quarter. This is based on early information provided by major data providers, reports director general of PIOJ, Dr Wayne Henry. “The provision of preliminary estimates is consistent with trends in modern economies globally, where it is the common practice to release a 1st, 2nd and even a 3rd preliminary estimate, before the final figures are provided.” The PIOJ releases the preliminary growth estimate approximately six weeks following the end of the quarter being reviewed, while STATIN…
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On Friday, September 6th, LL Cool J is set to release his highly anticipated album, featuring a unique blend of global sounds and collaborations with musical icons. Among these collaborations is the Gambian virtuoso, Sona Jobarteh, whose contributions bring an extraordinary West African flavor to the project. Jobarteh, a renowned musician and educator, was personally invited by LL Cool J to collaborate on a track that is already making waves in the music industry. The fourth track on the album, titled Blue Code Suites, showcases the fusion of LL Cool J’s rap mastery and Sona Jobarteh’s exceptional Kora skills. The…
Manchester United Football Club have released the names of players who will be representing the club this season (2024/25) at the Europa League.As the Red Devils embark on their European adventure, Erik ten Hag has carefully curated a talented and dynamic squad, blending seasoned veterans with promising youth. With a mix of creativity, pace, and defensive solidity, this team is poised to make a deep run in the competition.Some of the names on the list include Tyrell Malacia, who missed the Europa League squad last season due to injury, and Harry Amass who also made the final cut. Kobbie Mainoo…
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For Staal, it’s a return to where his NHL career began nearly two decades ago. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Rangers, he was the third Staal brother to reach the NHL, following Eric Staal with the Hurricanes and Jordan Staal with the Penguins.Staal, now 37, spent two post-draft seasons back in junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves before becoming a full-time fixture on the New York blue line immediately upon turning pro in 2007. He challenged for top-four minutes in his rookie season, posting 10 points and a +2 rating in…
In July 2014, shortly after the kickoff of Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” in the Gaza Strip – a 51-day affair that ultimately killed 2,251 Palestinians, including 551 children – Danish journalist Nikolaj Krak penned a dispatch from Israel for the Copenhagen-based Kristeligt Dagblad newspaper. Describing the scene on a hill on the outskirts of the Israeli city of Sderot near the Gaza border, Krak noted that the area had been “transformed into something that most closely resembles the front row of a reality war theatre”. Israelis had “dragged camping chairs and sofas” to the hilltop, where some spectators sat “with…
The largest public school system in the U.S. welcomed students to the first day of school on Thursday, and the mayor and school chancellor stopped by an elementary school in Brooklyn to give kids some high fives. With nearly a million students starting school across New York City, several issues are at the forefront for Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David Banks, including the new smaller class size law, teacher shortage, and mental health concerns. With talks of New York State looking to ban cellphones in schools in the next legislative session, the city is keeping a close eye on…
WASHINGTON, USA – With the successful launch of the new data portal, the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) today, Bahrain has implemented a key recommendation of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) to publish essential macroeconomic and financial data. The e-GDDS is the first tier of the IMF Data Standards Initiatives that promote transparency as a global public good and encourage countries to voluntarily publish timely data that is essential for monitoring and analyzing economic performance. The implementation of the e-GDDS recommendations and the launch of the new data portal – are a testament to Bahrain’s commitment to data…
The Department of Electricity and Energy and Eskom on Wednesday briefed the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy on the status of the nuclear new build programme and the extension of the Koeberg nuclear power station’s lifespan. The department provided an update on the preparations underway for the 2 500 MW nuclear new build programme as directed in the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan. This includes market testing through a Request for Information, an analysis of potential ownership and financing models, and ongoing engagement with the National Nuclear Regulator. Eskom also presented details on the plans to extend the operational lifespan…
Chelsea have dropped three key players from their 2024 UEFA Conference League official 25-man squad list to represent the Blues. Chelsea have made surprising decisions regarding their UEFA Conference League squad, omitting Cole Palmer from the 25-man list selected to compete in the league phase.The team will face Gent at home, Heidenheim away, Astana away, Shamrock Rovers at home, Panathinaikos away, and Noah at home.However, Palmer, along with Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia, has been excluded for “load management” reasons, with the club aiming to balance their workload for what could be a demanding season.Wesley Fofana, who had been sidelined…