Vincentians to pay increased and new taxes in 2016
From iWitness News SWG Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves announced increases in several taxes as well as a new tax on cellphone calls when he presented the 2016 Budget on Monday. “I intend to impose a levy of 2 per cent…
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Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals serves as a platform to promote social well-being through soccer
The Confederation and SCCL teams unite to raise awareness through football clinics on diversity, education and the benefits of a healthy diet Miami (Monday, February 22, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today…
Crisis of the Week: Royal Caribbean’s Stormy Cruise
By BEN DIPIETRO From Wall Street Journal This week’s crisis involves the response from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines RCL +3.89% to criticism it received after sailing one of its ships during hurricane conditions—a situation that left some passengers fearing for…
Bahamas foreign minister accused of contempt of court
By Artesia Davis Nassau Guardian Staff Reporter From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — A prominent attorney said on Sunday he will seek to have Bahamas foreign affairs and immigration minister Fred Mitchell committed to prison for contempt of court…
Gamblers wager on election outcome, $2m prize money up for grabs
From Jamaica Gleaner When Jamaicans go to the polls on Thursday, the vote count will not only be watched closely by the competing political parties, but also by gamblers who would have staked a bet on the outcome of the…
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Jamaica: Health ministry prepares for more swine flu as victim succumbs
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health today announced that through its National Emergency Operations Centre measures have been put in place to prepare the health sector for any possible increase in the number of influenza cases….
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3 MW Caribbean pioneer airport solar PV project to be officially inaugurated on February 25th
From SolarServer The vision of a green and eco-friendly energy supply in the Caribbean turns into reality, EPC company PV Energy Limited (London, UK) announced. A 3 MWp “sun2live” solar photovoltaic (PV) installation including more than 12,000 PV panels was developed…
U.S. Energy Department announces largest energy efficiency standard in history; Businesses will save USD 167 billion
From SolarServer The U.S. Department of Energy announced historic new efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and furnaces. Developed with industry, utilities, and environmental groups, these standards will save more energy than any other standard issued by the Department to…
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Cayman Islands Health City donates science equipment to local schools
Health City Cayman Islands, a state-of-the-art tertiary referral hospital, recently donated science equipment to two Grand Cayman high schools, John Gray High School in South Sound and Clifton Hunter High School in Frank Sound. The equipment, which included high quality…
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Cayman Islands: Appeal started to help Hewitts’ from bankruptcy An appeal on the GoFundMe.com website seeks $150,000 to defray court costs of nearly $140,000, incurred in a 2013 challenge to candidate Tara Rivers’ election to Legislative Assembly. Supporters of Gordon…
