JLP wins tight race in polls marked by low voter turnout

February 26, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_9943" align="alignleft" width="300"] Andrew Holness delivering his victory speech to JLP supporters last night. Beside him is Derrick Smith.[/caption] Andrew Holness returned the favour, handing Portia Simpson Miller’s People’s National Party (PNP) its first one-term government yesterday in the country’s 17th general election that ended...

New and increased taxes announced by St. Vincent Prime Minister

February 25, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3691" align="alignleft" width="300"] St Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves[/caption] KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Tuesday February 23, 2016 – Vincentians will have to start paying taxes on cell phone and international calls to contribute to government’s plan to reduce poverty in the country....

Region warned of threats to investigative journalism

February 24, 2016 in Regional

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — A veteran regional broadcaster has warned of a growing threat to investigative journalism brought about by the increasing challenges reporters face in protecting their sources. Barbadian born Julian Rogers, who owns Rogers Media in Antigua & Barbuda, pointed to the threat while addressing...