July 3, 2012
PM Anthony to preside at first Heads of Government meeting
PRIME Minister of Saint Lucia, Dr the Honourable Kenny D Anthony will preside over his first meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) tomorrow since assuming the Chair of CARICOM on Sunday 1 July. Dr Anthony replaces the…
July 2, 2012
Jamaica won’t leave Caricom, says LaRocque
SECRETARY General of Caricom Ambassador Irwin LaRocque says Jamaica can't survive on its own and, as such, he doesn't foresee the country pulling out of the regional integration movement. This, in spite of calls from several sectors of society for…
July 2, 2012
Man found dead with face missing in Trinidad
Hours after Ugandan minister, Pastor Simon Kakande, prayed for the safety of himself and his family, Shurland Chance, 29, was found dead, with his face completely missing, in the middle of the road near the village cemetery. Grieving relatives…
July 2, 2012
USAID to undertake basic literacy campaign in the Caribbean
A United States Agency International Development (USAID) official recently announced that the agency is seeking to undertake a basic education and literacy campaign within the Caribbean region. USAID’s Acting Representative, Steven Hendrix, said…
July 2, 2012
Doctor suspected of prescribing wrong drugs to AIDS patients to resign
The Medical Research Foundation (MRF) and its director, Professor Courtenay Bartholomew, have called for the immediate resignation of the council of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Board. The board, whose president is Professor Surujpal…
July 2, 2012
China proposes $10bn loan for Latin America countries
China has offered to set up a $10bn (£6.4bn) credit line for Latin American countries to support infrastructure projects in the region. The proposal was made by China's Premier Wen Jiabao as he wrapped up his visit to the region. He also proposed…
June 28, 2012
Jamaica Government to increase property tax
The Governmet of Jamaica has given the clearest signal yet that property tax is to be increased. The tax is the biggest source of revenue for local authorities, but compliance from property owners has traditionally been low. Local Government…
June 28, 2012
VAT System in St.Lucia delayed!
The implementation of the Value Tax System in St.Lucia has been delayed by one month. Instead of the September 1st target date, the tax will be introduced on October 1st 2012. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr. Kenny Anthony made the…
June 28, 2012
Texas county to assist St Kitts-Nevis with law enforcement
The police chief in Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, has pledged his department’s support to assist St Kitts and Nevis in the area of law enforcement. Garcia met and held discussions with St Kitts-Nevis Commissioner of Police, C. G.…
June 28, 2012
Canada to set up military support hub in Jamaica
Jamaica and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Canadian military operation support hub on the island. The MoU was signed in Kingston by portfolio minister, Peter Bunting, and Canada’s National…