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China counts on tax cuts to buoy business in tough economic times ahead
By Jane Cai From South China Morning Post As growth slows and the trade war bites, Beijing aims to reduce levies on key sectors such as manufacturing to keep people employed and ensure social stability Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivered…
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New Cuban Ambassador accredited to the OECS
Accreditation of H.E Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the OECS Wednesday, March 6, 2019 — The accreditation of H.E Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States today…
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Fish diversity linked to Caribbean coral reef health
From Bigelow The health of coral reefs can be impacted as much by the diversity of fish that graze on them as by the amount of fish that do so, according to a new study by scientists at Bigelow Laboratory…
Alex Trebek: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak reacts to ‘Jeopardy’ Emcee’s cancer revelation
By JOSE BASTIDAS From pop Culture Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajack is sending his support to Alex Trebek following news of his cancer diagnosis. The Jeopardy! emcee broke the news Wednesday that he is suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Sajak released a…
Cayman Islands leads offshore deal making
From International Investment The Cayman Islands recorded 31% of all offshore M&A transactions and 26% of total deal value in 2018, maintaining its title as the top jurisdiction for offshore deal making last year. That’s according to a report released…
Balloons are now the biggest killer of seabirds, study finds
By Alicia Graef From Care2 Scientists and conservationists continue to raise concerns about how plastic waste is affecting marine life, a new study has found that for seabirds are being particularly affected by balloons. According to the study, which was just…
ECCB to issue world’s first blockchain-based digital currency
From ECCB The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Barbados-based fintech company, Bitt Inc. (Bitt) have signed a contract to conduct a blockchain-issued Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The watershed contract…
Cruise ship rescues two survivors of small plane crash in the Caribbean Sea
By Sabrina Lolo From CBS 12 News CBS12 News — A Princess cruise ship rescued two survivors of a small plane crash at sea on Tuesday. Called the Regal Princess, the ship was heading to St. Thomas when it got a notification from…
Nigeria’s construction industry has been improving on the back of a rebound in oil markets
From Global Data Nigeria’s construction industry, having contracted by around 6% in 2016 in the wake of the collapse in oil prices, continued on a steady recovery path in 2018, expanding by 2.4%, following on from 1% growth in 2017,…
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Conduct pilot for upcoming launch of digital asset
By Rishma Banerjee From BTC Wires According to recently published reports, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is all set to conduct a pilot for a blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC), as a preparatory move for its full rollout as a…
