Caribnews on 02/03/2026

Jamaica to enact policies to support contractors in executing large projects

By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has disclosed that policies are being considered to support local contractors and create a “contractor class” that can execute large projects successfully. The prime minister said this is critical, as contractors are instr

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Guyana to introduce biometrics in schools to strengthen accountability
Caribnews on 02/03/2026

Guyana to introduce biometrics in schools to strengthen accountability

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The ministry of education in Guyana will soon begin implementing a biometric attendance system in some schools to accurately record the arrival and departure times of teachers. The system is aimed at strengthening accountability at public learning institutions.Minister of

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St Lucia’s VAT collection – a continuous challenge
Caribnews on 02/03/2026

St Lucia’s VAT collection – a continuous challenge

Government reduces rate of interest on non-collection of VAT – May 2, 2024 – May 1, 2026, the rate of penalty from ten percent to zero percent on the whole or part of the remainder of tax due or payable under the Act for the tax periods before and ending on the 31st day of December, 2023Income Tax A

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Corrections Commissioner links reintegration to national development

By Lisa RoweKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, has emphasised the link between national development and the effective reintegration of persons released from custodial sentences, noting that incarceration alone does not guarantee behavioural change.

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Caribnews on 02/02/2026

Ipa Chiu on building democracy through Open-Source Technologies

WASHINGTON, USA – Confronted with frequent natural disasters—such as earthquakes and typhoons—and ongoing political challenges, including Chinese coercion, Taiwan has cultivated a resilient and highly creative civil society.Within this dynamic ecosystem, civic technology stands out as a distinctive

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CARICOM leaders to participate in World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026
Caribnews on 02/02/2026

CARICOM leaders to participate in World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026

ST GEORGES, Grenada – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is scheduled participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, taking place from February 3–5, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Prime Minister Mitchell will join a distinguished panel of regional leaders on February 4 for a high-level dis

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Caribnews on 02/01/2026

Guyana: How budget 2026 will improve everyday life

Lawmakers prepare to engage policy debates at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) from February 2.GEORGETOWN, Guyana (DPI) – Discussions on the national budget often fixate on billions of dollars, but its real meaning is most often experienced in the small details of daily lifeBudget 2026, the

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Caribnews on 01/31/2026

Venezuela approves pro-business oil reform as Trump issues new sanctions waiver

Under the new law, the Venezuelan government can discretionally reduce taxes and royalties to ensure that projects are “internationally competitive.”By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a sweeping reform of the country’s 2001 Hydrocarbon Law t

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Noura Al Kaabi visits The Bahamas to advance bilateral cooperation

NASSAU, The Bahamas, (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, minister of state, concluded an official visit to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as part of a broader Caribbean tour aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across priority sectors.During the visit, Her Excellency Al Kaabi met with Philip Davis, prime

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