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BARBADOS-Opposition party criticises VAT for online transactions
The opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) has criticised the decision of the Barbados government to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act allowing for...
President Granger and Opposition Leader begin talks
President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat jagdeo began talks here on Wednesday aimed at finding a solution to the political impasse now confronting...
JAMAICA-Jamaica to invest in Deep Seabed Mining
The Jamaica government Monday said it is backing the island’s entry into the emerging industry of Deep Seabed Mining (DSM) through its sponsorship of...
DOMINICA-Venezuelan national arrested in drug bust
Police say they have arrested two people, including a Venezuelan national and seized more than EC$1.6 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) in illegal drugs.
The...
ST. VINCENT-Marijuana farmers, company haggle over price
The President of the Cannabis Revival Committee (CRC), Junior “Spirit” Cottle, is urging marijuana farmers not to accept anything less than EC$300 (One EC...
TRINIDAD-Prime Minister Rowley to undergo tests in the United States
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley Sunday announced that he would be traveling to the United States on Tuesday to undergo medical tests regarding his...
US postpones meeting with CARICOM on Venezuela
The United States has postponed a meeting with a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) delegation on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing political situation in Venezuela, Trinidad...
TRINIDAD-DEATH-Toddler dies after being crushed by vehicle
Police are investigating the death of a two-year baby girl, who died at the San Fernando General Hospital, south of here, more than 24...
ST.VINCENT-Former PM comments on ongoing election petition cases
The founder of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Sir James Mitchell, has described as “misdemeanours” the alleged irregularities in the 2015 general...
Haiti launches multi-million dollar humanitarian plan
Haiti has launched a multi-million dollar humanitarian plan aimed at meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
Prime...
Caribbean leaders cautious about regional ferry service
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders were adopting a more cautious approach towards establishing a regional ferry service that has been bandied about for more than...
French investors explore opportunities for medical evacuation services to English speaking Caribbean
A group of investors from Europe and the French Caribbean have been exploring the possibility of providing medical evacuation services as well as private...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Opposition party wins BVI elections
Eight years after it was swept out of power, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) headed by Andrew A. Fahie, won Monday’s general election, winning...