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Venezuela's finance minister has said that the government is shutting down three more banks after detecting violations. The government is taking over management of Central Banco Universal, Baninvest and Banco Real, Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez announced, saying: "They violated the...

Listening to Jim Harron Sr., 73, rattle off different names, blends and varieties of teas is much like listening to another language -- rooibos, oolong, Darjeeling, tamaryokucha. And chatting with him about the history of tea will transport you to...

left to right: Terry Wood (member of the Overland Park South Rotary Club and chairman of the Future of Hope Fund), John Vandewalle (member of the Overland Park South Rotary Club and president-elect of Rotary International District 5710), Theresa Jones...

These were some of the issues raised during workshops for the campaign for 16 Days of Activism against violence against women. Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Nadi office counsellor Reshmi Singh said their community-based programs had challenged some instilled beliefs and...

Luis Hospital board OKs deal to cut energy costs Friday, December 4th 2009 ST. The Luis Hospital board on Thursday voted to approve a five-year contract with a consulting firm to help the hospital reduce its reliance on the V.I...The...

Schneider Hospital to acquire 12 new hemodialysis units Friday, December 4th 2009 The Schneider Regional Medical Center is set to get the dozen new hemodialysis units it needs to replace equipment that will become outdated and may be able to...

EDA starts amnesty program on small business loans Friday, December 4th 2009 With 65 percent of its borrowers in default, the V.I. Economic Development Authority is giving struggling businesses a break...EDA began an amnesty program on loans from its Government...

December 5 to 11, when diesel and propane gas will cost more. Premium gasoline will cost RD$158.20 per gallon, or RD$1.60 less and regular goes to RD$148.80, or RD$0.80 less. Regular diesel will cost RD$128,60 per gallon, or RD$1.30 more,...

Assured Guaranty Ltd. on Friday said it completed its sale of 27.5 million common shares for $20.90 apiece. More Business The Bermuda-based bond insurer said the net proceeds of the sale totaled about $574 million. It intends to use the...

He has now launched his own games website, www.bermudapuzzles.com, which is dedicated to mind-boggling brain teasers. Mr. Lugo, who was crossword compiler at the now defunct Mid Ocean News, will post six or seven new puzzles every week, many of...