Massive strike over pay shuts Guyana sugar estates
MORE THAN 15,000 sugar-cane cutters were on strike in Guyana yesterday, the second massive walkout since mid-August in a dispute over wages.The nationwide strike that started Tuesday forced the closure of all eight sugar estates owned by state-run...
Bankruptcy filings near one million in a year
Close to one million individuals and businesses filed for bankruptcy in the 12 months ended June 30, according to United States (US) Court data released yesterday. There were 967,831 bankruptcy cases filed since July 1, 2007, up 28.9 per cent from the prior 12 months...
ConocoPhillips sells remainderof US gas stations
ConocoPhillips will sell the remainder of its gas stations in the United States, the company said yesterday, though Conoco, Phillips 66, and 76 will continue to operate under those familiar signs.The 600 or so stations are being sold to Pacific...
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