Belize removed from EU tax list after transparency review
Belize has been removed from the European Union’s list of jurisdictions with outstanding tax transparency commitments after completing a review of its information-sharing practices.…
Regional & Caribbean
UN allocates US$75 million for aid to 507,000 people in Haiti
The United Nations has allocated an additional US$75 million to provide emergency assistance to 507,000 people in Haiti amid escalating violence, displacement and disruptions…
Sobers: No sitting minister’s US visa revoked
MINISTER of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Sean Sobers yesterday denied that any sitting minister in the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led Government had their United States visa…
‘ALL OUT’ FOR SPARROW
RECIPIENT of the 2026 National Award for the Development of Women (Gold) soca star Destra Garcia will sing iconic gospel hymn “His Eye is…
Dr. Barnett Urges CARICOM to Reset Regional Integration
CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett says regional integration must move beyond trade liberalisation to build productive capacity, reduce external dependence and strengthen the Caribbean’s resilience…
Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel
(Reuters) – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets, while…
Guyana, Jamaica sign new MoU for cooperation in tourism sector
Oct 9 (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce) – The Governments of Guyana and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen…
Guyana, Jamaica ink tourism pact at SOTIC 2026
The Governments of Guyana and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism and hospitality, deepen longstanding relations…
CARICOM teams to assess regional supply of paints, cement, glass bottles & bitumen
Four CARICOM assessment teams are to meet between October 12 and 27, 2026 to examine whether the Region can meet its own demand for…
