The public is reminded to take advantage of the ongoing tax amnesty program on penalties, interest and fines before the scheduled deadline of May 1, 2024. Once outstanding taxes are settled in full before the deadline, eligible taxpayers will benefit from a 100% waiver on all applicable charges. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Watch Sir Ronald Sanders reflecting on the Caribbean here. The Organization of American States (OAS) demonstrated its continuing relevance and importance to member states by playing a constructive role in ensuring the transition of government in Guatemala, despite numerous attempts to disrupt the process. Undoubtedly, had the OAS and its Secretary-General, […]
By Martin Evans | January 17, 2024 | MSN A Jamaican gangster spared deportation when passengers on a British Airways flight led a revolt, has been identified as a violent drug dealer jailed for his role in a gun battle on the streets of Birmingham. Lawrence Morgan was convicted of firearms offences in 2021 and […]
Board members of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) recently met with Chapter Presidents from 50 U.S. states at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort. President and CEO of ASTA Zane Kirby said the one thing the travel trade has noted is that many millennials who now occupy management positions are prioritizing travel, “Millennials are […]
Photo courtesy: NYCCLC The Special Election for the 3rd Congressional District in Queens and Long Island is coming up on Tuesday, February 13. Early voting in the district begins on Saturday, February 3 and continues through Sunday, February 11. Working people in New York’s 3rd Congressional District deserve a representative who will fight for them […]
By Christina Stafford and Mia Ives-Rublee | American Progress Prisons and jails are some of the United States’ largest providers of mental health services.1 Every year, more than 2 million people with serious mental illnesses are booked into jail.2 The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2011–2012 national inmate survey reported that 1 in 7 people in state and […]
Editorial credit: orenthomasphotography / Shutterstock.com By PAHO | January 11, 2024 Kingston, Jamaica, January 11, 2024 (PAHO) – The concern about the persistently high rates of road traffic deaths on Jamaica’s roads took center stage at today’s National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Review Meeting in Kingston. Despite proactive efforts by the government through the NRSC, the […]
By Sheena Forde-Craigg | January 10, 2024 | BGIS Developing Barbados’ sports and culture sectors was the focal point of discussion between the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Barbados, Yanet Cárdenas, and Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. The discussion took place today during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s […]
By Ajonté Josiah Education has been at the forefront of the news in recent weeks, with Governments across the Caribbean engaging in various agreements to improve the state of education in the region. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is the education cornerstone for most English-speaking Caribbean. For many Caribbean countries, CXC provides the primary exams students take […]
By Pearl Phillip As 2023 ended and the clock struck midnight, we all welcomed the New Year 2024 celebrating in different ways. Many of us already had our New Year Resolutions in place. In the collective consciousness, January is often heralded as a month of fresh starts and new beginnings. As we bid farewell to […]