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The World Trade Organisation has settled on Roberto Azevedo of Brazil, a well-known diplomat and consummate insider in Geneva circles, to serve as its director general for the next four years, officials said yesterday.

Central Bank Governor Jwala Rambarran is sticking to his forecast of 2.5 per cent growth for T&T this year, although he said there are risks that could change that outlook.

Overall market activity resulted from trading in 13 securities of which two advanced, three declined and eight traded firm.

Government plans to raise $1 billion through the issue of a seven-year bond with a coupon rate of 2.6 per cent.

Areas such as St, Ann's Belmont, Maraval and Mucurapo will get an improved power supply after the T...

The National Energy Corporation (NEC) yesterday commissioned two new tugs—the NEC Voyager and NEC Pioneer. The vessels, valued at $27 million were built in Singapore and China respectively and bring to nine the number of seafaring vessels operated...

French President Francois Hollande is defending the record of his first year in office and promising to unveil a 10-year plan to invest €20 billion (US$26 billion) in infrastructure, digital technology and clean energy.

Global clothing brands involved in Bangladesh’s troubled garment industry responded in starkly different ways to the building collapse that killed more than 600 people. Some quickly acknowledged their links to the tragedy and promised compensation....