St Vincent pm demands urgent climate finance, debt relief

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday has initiated a strategic push to bolster the nation’s climate resilience and economic framework following a high-level bilateral meeting with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The meeting, held in Nassau, The Bahamas, on the sidelines of the Caribbean Development Bank’s 56th Annual Meeting, saw Prime…

Investors Cautiously Optimistic on Bally’s-Evoke Deal

Despite protracted negotiations and market uncertainty, industry experts believe that the rumored acquisition deal between Bally’s Corp. and Evoke plc remains on the table. Talks between the two sides have protracted beyond initial expectations, with both parties agreeing to extend a key deadline. While that delay has raised questions about potential issues with the deal,…

Schweikert Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tax-Exempt Accountability, Debt Management – Congressman Schweikert

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Treasury Department’s priorities. Schweikert raised concerns about the size of the tax-exempt sector and the need for clearer reporting on whether tax-exempt organizations are meeting their public obligations. “We calculate about 17% of…

Pennsylvania Pushes Fix as Online Gambling Losses Mount

Posted on: June 4, 2026, 12:15h.  Last updated on: June 4, 2026, 12:15h. Legislation in Pennsylvania proposes a series of regulatory guardrails on iGaming and online sports betting Pennsylvania gamblers lost $2.77 billion to legal online casinos last year Online sports betting losses were around $600 million Lawmakers in Pennsylvania say online gambling in the…