CARICOM remains divided at OAS on Venezuela issue
Countries in the Caribbean remain divided on the way forward in dealing with the protracted political crisis in Venezuela. At a meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organisation of […]
T&T Prime Minister not perturbed by lack of invitation to US President’s residence
At a post cabinet brief on Thursday, Rowley told the media that he does not feel diminshed in anyway, having not been invited to the private residence of US President Trump.
Seven Caribbean countries BLACKLISTED
Trinidad and Tobago is among seven Caribbean countries named on the revised financial blacklist of the European Union (EU).
The updated list follows an assessment of 92 countries by the Commission of Finance Minister of the EU based on three criteria: tax transparency, good governance and real economic activity, as well as one indicator, the existence of a zero corporate tax rate.
The report published on March 12 states that Trinidad and Tobago continues to be recognized as a non-cooperative jurisdiction concerning taxation because it “has a “Non-Compliant” rating by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes for Exchange of Information on Request”.
St. Lucia prepares for bumper cruise arrivals in March
The St. Lucia Tourism Ministry says it anticipates an almost 15 per cent increase in visitor arrivals for the month of March this year and is preparing for it. A […]
OECS conducts first ever KAP study on climate Change
The Organisation of East Caribbean States (OECS) is conducting a survey to assess the sub-region’s knowledge of climate change and its related issues.
IACHR report says racial discrimination persists in the Caribbean
A recent report of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), has said that the problems of race are most persistent in the Caribbean, compared to other parts of the Americas.
Caribbean leaders ending the 33rd CARICOM Summit with renewed commitment to regional integration
Just under 15 leaders from the region will on Friday wrap up deliberations at the 33rd CARICOM Summit currently underway in St. Lucia.
