June 27, 2014
Iraq’s Top Shi’ite Cleric Demands Maliki Replacement by Tuesday
Pressure continued to build Friday on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, with the country's top Shi'ite cleric calling on political groups to agree on a new leader by Tuesday. Iraq's recently-elected parliament is meeting Tuesday to begin the…
June 27, 2014
White House Seeks $500M to Equip, Train Syrian Opposition
The White House is asking the U.S. Congress for $500 million to equip and train selected members of the armed moderate Syrian opposition. National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said Thursday the money will also be used to help defend…
June 27, 2014
Opposition boycotts Parliament In Antigua
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that his administration is prepared for early by-elections as opposition legislators made good on their threat to boycott the first sitting of the new Parliament following the June 12 general election. "I…
June 27, 2014
Trinidad government to create 30,000 new jobs
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is projecting an expanding economy that will see a massive increase in jobs by 2020. “With the pace we intend to drive the economy at over the coming six years, we project the creation of over 30,000 new,…
June 27, 2014
Grenada pleased with revenue from new taxes
The Grenada government says the increase in taxes under the three-year “home grown” structural adjustment programme, has resulted in a “reasonable” increase in revenue collection. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who administration is awaiting…
June 24, 2014
THE PDM’S OFFICIAL POSITION AGAINST THE INTRODUCTION OF PAYROLL TAX
We accept the need for a broad base tax and appreciate the pressure that is on the Government. We also believe that it was important that the PDM Party should prepare a detailed alternative plan and present same to the Government which we did (in…
June 23, 2014
PUBLIC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 2
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June 23, 2014
PUBLIC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 1
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June 22, 2014
Antigua to eliminate work permit fees for CARICOM nationals
Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that his newly sworn-in Cabinet will eliminate work permit fees for CARICOM nationals. In his inaugural address on Wednesday, which was observed as OECS Day, Mr Browne said his campaign promise…
June 22, 2014
PM Skerrit addresses installation of ABLP cabinet
It was a celebration like none ever seen in Antigua and Barbuda, since the twin island state attained political independence in 1981. Shortly after 4p.m. on Wednesday, the official Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda (ABLP) was installed amidst much…