Economic woes mount in Jamaica amid IMF loan terms
Jamaica faces rising unemployment and inflation as bauxite and tourism decline. The IMF loan may trigger devaluation and higher taxes, worsening import costs and living expenses. Opposition leader Seaga calls for renegotiation and resignation while Manley defends socialist aims and vows gradual revival.
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Musicians win praise from Tass at Tchaikovsky finals
Tass praised American finalists in the Tchaikovsky competition. Daniel Heifetz of New York produced a good impression at all stages, and in the finals he was noted as an interesting interpreter of Tchaikovsky. Critics gave flattering remarks on his Brahms concerto performance.
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