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
Caracas has defended its diplomatic rapprochement with Washington in the wake of the January 3 attacks and kidnapping of President Maduro.By Silvana Solano RodríguezMERIDA, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez met with US Chargé d’Affaires Laura Dogu in Miraflores Pre
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
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
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.
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
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
USA / INDONESIA – The US Department of Agriculture’s under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, today to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand market access and boost US agricultural exports. The delegation includes 41 agribusine
The International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026 closed with record participation figures: seven heads of state, more than 30 official delegations, more than 400 bilateral meetings, 50 panel discussions and an unprecedented number of face-to-face meetings.PANAMA, CITY, Panama
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
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
WASHINGTON, USA – A Florida man pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes and facilitating the laundering of more than $5.5 million to Colombia while employed by TD Bank, N.A.According to court filings, Leonardo Ayala, 25, of Homestead, Florida, accepted bribes and exploited his position as a ban
GENEVA, Switzerland – Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that millions of people living with NTDs continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated mental health conditions. Under the
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
