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CAYMAN ISLANDS-Residency applications approved under new immigration law
Two permanent residence applications have been filed and approved for the first time here under a new immigration law.
The Cayman Compass reports that the...
ST. LUCIA- St. Lucia Government implements management strategy to tackle national debt
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet says the government has developed a Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS)to tackle the current debt burden.
Chastanet, who is also...
ST. KITTS – Opposition leader says Prime Minister was given a full report on...
Leader of the main opposition St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), Dr. Denzil Douglas has disclosed that he has in his possession, irrefutable evidence...
HAITI-Haiti announces increase in fuel price to help public finances
Haitians will be paying up to 20 per cent more for fuel starting Monday following a government announcement on the weekend.
The increase, geared towards...
TRINIDAD-Government to focus on revenue collection
The Government’s revenue for the year has been revised upward from TT$47.2 billion (One TT dollar =US$0.16 cents) to $48 billion due to an...
ST. KITTS-Prime Minister says crime is the country’s greatest challenge
Prime Minister Harris has reiterated the government’s commitment to the fight against crime but also said the public’s help is needed.
During Wednesday press briefing,...
BAHAMAS – OAS observers issue preliminary recommendations
The Electoral Observation mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS/EOM) to The Bahamas has urged the government to consider modernizing its electoral processes...
GUYANA-Security boosted around Parliament building
The Guyana Police Force has extended its cordon around the Parliament building to include several nearby streets.
This is being done while the nation assembly...
Opposition wins Bahamas election
(Caribbean News Service) — Dr. Hubert Minnis led the main opposition party to victory on Wednesday, ousting the ruling party in General Elections.
Prime Minister...
BAHAMAS-Bahamians vote in general election
Bahamians are voting on Wednesday to elect a new government in what could be a close race between the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)...
GUYANA-Government to make provisions for workers with downsizing of sugar industry
With plans in the making to downsize the production of sugar, the Government says provisions are being made for workers in the industry.
Minister of...
BARBADOS – Central Bank tightens monetary policy
Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Cleviston Haynes has announced changes to the monetary policy as the Government seeks to address the...
GUYANACCJ orders Guyana to refund Trinidad company millions in “unlawful” environmental tax
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ordered Guyana to refund the Trinidad-based beverage company, SM Jaleel (SMJ) and its subsidiary here over Guyana’s...