Obama Proposes “Cradle to Career” Education

March 10th, 2009 • No Comments

In an address to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, President Barack Obama discussed the downfalls of the current American education system and possible solutions to the growing problems; among the plans is a proposed lengthening of the academic year and more financial incentives for top-performing teachers. Continue reading ‘Obama Proposes “Cradle to Career” Education.’

Female Unemployment to Soar

March 6th, 2009 • No Comments

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report which predicts an increase in unemployment amongst women of up to 22 million this year. The ILO warned that although to this juncture the financial crisis has affected primarily male sectors of the job industry, the effects will soon spread into fields dominated by women. Continue reading ‘Female Unemployment to Soar.’

Q4: South African Economy First Contraction in Decade

February 25th, 2009 • No Comments

South Africa fell in to reporting a seasonally-adjusted annualized contraction of 1.8 per cent quarter-to-quarter for Q4 2008 after a drastic fall in manufacturing output significantly damaged the economy. Continue reading ‘Q4: South African Economy First Contraction in Decade.’

Britain Announces Formal Recession

January 24th, 2009 • No Comments

Britain’s economy entered a recession, for the first time since 1991, officials from the Office for National Statistics say as the economy shrank for the last two quarters of last year - hitting the formal definition of contractionary economy. Continue reading ‘Britain Announces Formal Recession.’