Agri ministry launches data-sharing system
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a data-sharing system that could lower the price of agricultural produce to consumers. Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the sharing of price data through the Jamaica Agricultural Marketing Information System...

Exxon Mobil to buy XTO Energy
Exxon Mobil will buy XTO Energy in an all-stock deal worth US$31 billion as the oil giant moved aggressively Monday to capitalise on the growing supply of natural gas at home. The deal could signal a new rush to own natural gas assets by major integrated...

Losing interest in my job!
Q: I am a 49-year-old professional woman who has always enjoyed work. I go to work not only to be able to take care of my husband and two children, but because of the satisfaction of doing my job well. The salary is not great. However, it can stop a gap...

Dubai gets US$10B lifeline from Abu Dhabi
Dubai got a US$10-billion lifeline from oil-rich Abu Dhabi to save one of its prized companies from imminent default Monday, calming fears for now about the city-state's shaky finances. Dubai's main stock market spiked more than 10 per cent...

Climate talks boycott
Led by Africa, developing nations boycotted United Nations climate talks on Monday, bringing negotiations to a halt with their demand that rich countries discuss much deeper cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions.Representatives from developing...