Tropical Storm Fiona could menace Puerto Rico this weekend

September 15, 2022 in Regional

Tropical Storm Fiona is on a path to threaten the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend. The Atlantic Hurricane Season's sixth named storm formed Wednesday evening, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center issued tropical storm watches for the Caribbean's easternmost islands. “Interests in the Leeward Islands,...

Haiti leader urges calm, requests help in nation’s crisis

September 12, 2022 in Regional

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Prime Minister Ariel Henry asked Monday for international help in fighting gang violence in Haiti and pledged yet again to work toward holding elections as he marked the anniversary of being sworn into office following the president's assassination. The speech broadcast shortly...

10% Value Added Tax to be implemented in Suriname

September 01, 2022 in Regional

The National Assembly (DNA) late Tuesday gave the green light to the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) implementing a 10 per cent value added tax (VAT) even as several business organisations, including the Suriname Business Association (SBA), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and the...