Another month, another weak search performance from Yahoo.
The latest data from comScore on the US search market came out today.
It shows Bing had 11.5% of the search market in February, up from 11.3% in January.
Yahoo’s search slipped to 16.8% in February from 17.0% in January.
Google search share managed modest growth going to 65.5% in February from 65.4% the month prior.
Here’s the data from JP Morgan’s Imran Khan:
According to the data, total US core search volume increased 10.4% Y/Y in February, below the 12.4% growth in January. The total growth in the first two months of 1Q decelerated to 11.4% Y/Y from 4Q’s 15.8% Y/Y growth.
Google domestic core search market share was 65.5% in February, up slightly from 65.4% in January. Google grew February core search volume by 14.3% Y/Y, behind 16.7% growth in January. Google domestic core search volume growth of 15.5% Y/Y in the first 2 months of 1Q is below 4Q’s 19.9% Y/Y increase.
Yahoo! domestic core search market share dropped to 16.8% in February from 17.0% in January. Yahoo! February core search volume was down 9.8% Y/Y vs. an 8.9% Y/Y decline in January. Yahoo!’s first 2 months of 1Q domestic core search volume’s decline of 9.3% Y/Y underperforms 4Q’s 0.5% Y/Y decline.
Microsoft sites domestic core search market share increased to 11.5% in February from 11.3% in January. Microsoft sites grew February core search volume by 55.4% Y/Y, up from 49.6% Y/Y growth in January. Microsoft sites’ domestic core search volume was up 52.4% Y/Y in the first two months of 1Q, ahead of 41.9% Y/Y growth in 4Q.
Ask Network domestic core search market share dropped slightly, to 3.7% in February from 3.8% in January. Ask grew February core search volume by 0.7% Y/Y, down from 15.5% Y/Y growth in January. Ask Network domestic core search volume was up by 7.8% Y/Y in the first two months of 1Q vs. 8.8% Y/Y growth in 4Q.
AOL February domestic core search market share stayed flat at 2.5% in February. AOL February core search volume declined by 29.3% Y/Y vs. a 27.8% Y/Y decline in January. AOL domestic core search volume was down 28.5%
Royal Plantation Ocho Rios is taking its outstanding service to the next level with the introduction of butler service for all suites, which launched in February 2010.
The boutique resort, located on a 25-foot bluff overlooking the Caribbean, will provide guests in each of the resort’s 74 suites with a personal butler, trained by the prestigious Guild of Professional English Butlers. The London-based Guild is world renowned for its training of individuals for careers in Five Star hotels, palaces, international embassies, and private households.
The butler service at Royal Plantation serves as the final jewel in the crown of a truly unique resort that combines warm Caribbean hospitality with modern luxuries. Every butler on property has been trained to understand the specific needs and requirements for guests of Royal Plantation Ocho Rios and to anticipate these needs even before each guest arrives. From in-suite check-in to dinner reservations to finding a rare vintage of wine, the butlers will strive to anticipate and fulfil the requests of each guest.
“The butlers have been intensively trained on a level befitting of the most proper and luxurious settings in the world,†remarks Peter Fraser, General Manager of the resort. “The all-butler service not only reflects the luxury of Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, it also serves as the perfect complement to the high level services and amenities already in existence at the resort.â€
Robert Watson, director of training for the Guild of Professional English Butlers, notes, “We are very pleased to extend our partnership with the Sandals brand to Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, a resort that certainly shares our dedication to service and knows how to go above and beyond to please each guest.â€
Royal Plantation additionally plans to accommodate the discerning tastes of its guests with the introduction of the Wine Cellar in April 2010. The Wine Cellar will be open for daily tours accompanied by the resort’s wine expert. Butlers can also arrange for guests to attend a private dinner at a Chef’s Table in the Wine Cellar, creating an intimate and unique dining experience to showcase the finest in Royal Plantation’s wine and cuisine.
Overlooking a private Caribbean cove and spanning 17 manicured acres, Royal Plantation Ocho Rios is comprised of 74 Oceanview suites and the private Villa Plantana. This 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom private villa, has its own pool, dedicated butler and chef. Each suite is decorated in the plantation style, appointed with hand-crafted mahogany beds and rich, airy furnishings. Additional features include a fitness centre, tennis courts, meeting spaces, freshwater pool, heated whirlpools, and nightly entertainment.
PARIS, CMC – Six Caribbean countries have been included in an updated list by the Organisation for Cooperation and Economic Development (OECD) for countries worldwide that have adhered to a commitment to implement internationally agreed tax standards.
The Bahamas, which earlier Wednesday indicated it had signed seven new Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA) with the Nordic countries, joins Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands in meeting the standard, the OECD said.
But the Paris-based organisation said that a number of Caribbean countries have been included among those jurisdictions that have given a commitment to meet the tax standards since 2002 “but have not yet substantially implemented†the agreements..
They include Anguilla, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, St.Lucia, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The OECD said that in some cases those countries have signed TIEA with only one country, as against the 12 stipulated for getting on the so-called “Grey Listâ€.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Caribbean and European Union diplomats, government officials and representatives from regional organizations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations met to discuss the parameters for an enhanced Caribbean-EU partnership at a seminar in Barbados 4-5 March 2010. The ultimate goal was to launch the process of drafting an ambitious new joint EU-Caribbean strategy.
A new Caribbean-EU strategy is considered necessary in light of new developments within both regions and at the global level. These developments include economic and financial crises, challenges related to climate change, crime and security and new geo-political interests and alignments.
Together the participants in the seminar worked on determining priorities and areas of strategic importance for both the Caribbean and the EU, looking at the principles for a joint Caribbean-EU strategy and the deepening of dialogue to ensure inclusiveness of consultation in developing the joint strategy. The programme also involved some assessing of Caribbean-EU relations, including strengths, weaknesses and most remarkable achievements.
The Seminar was a collaborative effort involving the CARICOM/CARIFORUM Directorate, the European Commission and the Spanish EU Presidency. The sessions were co-chaired by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Barbados and Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Jesus Silva. The activity took place at the Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre.
It is anticipated that an outline of the strategy will be presented at the upcoming EU-Latin America and Caribbean Summit of Heads and Prime Ministers due to take place in Madrid on 17 May 2010.
(I-Newswire) March 10, 2010 – Caribbean Real Estate Set to be Top Seller in 2010
Caribbean real estate is to be one of the biggest sellers this season, international property investment consultancy Property Frontiers has announced. The firm has said that sales of Caribbean real estate have increased at a faster rate since the Greek debt problems brought inflation and currency devaluation fears, and it is the continuance of these fears that will make the Caribbean one of the best sellers. Director of the firm David Cox said:
“The Greek debt problem is bad enough, but it receiving so much publicity has exposed the fact that deficits in many other EU countries and the UK aren’t all that much smaller than Greece’s. With Germany refusing to give a clear indication with regards a bail-out there is a real lack of confidence in the Euro, and in the pound.
Add to these fears that we could be looking at runaway inflation, and you can see why people are keen to put their cash-savings into something safer. With gold prices having already risen so hugely because of those who felt these fears early, real estate becomes one of the best options. Caribbean real estate () then stands out as one of the best because the Caribbean has remained largely outside the global financial networks and as such is largely insulated from the volatility.
Grenada and other high end markets are emerging as the favourites, because they are themselves insulated from the volatility, and because it is predominantly those with large amounts of cash that are worrying about it devaluing.
Property Frontiers is currently marketing several Caribbean real estate developments for sale, including the Bacolet Bay Development in Grenada.
Bacolet Bay is a unique and refined property, because it is a five star resort set amidst 41 acres of tropical beach-fronted gardens. The price range from £333k for a studio cottage to £645k for a 2 bedroom villa is perfect for those with several hundred thousand to solidify (opposite of liquidate).
As has become customary in the Caribbean property sector, Bacolet Bay units come with a couple of sweeteners to the deal, namely: free furniture packs and paying the guaranteed rental income — a 10% yield for the first 3 years — upfront on completion. After the first 3 years owners receive 50% of the net yield, which is expected to be more than 10%. Owners also receive 30 days free usage per year.
For those that are buying for other reasons 70% finance is also available, and just a 5% deposit is enough to reserve. 2 bedroom apartments and 1 bedroom villas are also available.
TORONTO (Dow Jones)–Credit-rating agency Moody’s Investor Services Inc. is questioning Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (CM) investment in the recapitalization of a troubled Bermuda-based bank.
Toronto-based CIBC announced March 2 that it acquired a minority stake in Bank of N.T. Butterfield (NTB.HM) as part of a $550 million multi-investor effort to shore up the bank. Canada’s fifth-largest bank is investing $150 million and providing a secured credit facility of up to $500 million. …
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I heard that Assassin aka Agent Sasco made the night complete at Follow Di Arrow 2010, he is already one of the most articulate, one of the best lyricists, and one of the top artists with the most hits for 2010!Check out his performance below..
So wait a minute..She’s using you and you’re cheating on her. That don’t make yall even?? The tune bad but I can’t sympathize.Big up to BUGLE because I only seem to hear #1 hits from him. I heard them blazing him on Hot 97 the other day.. Keep it coming.. back to back to back!To hear more from him, click here!!
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