February 2016

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....

Liburd slams Education Minister Richards for Incompetence

February 25, 2016 in National

Chairperson of the SKNLP and Parliamentary representative for constituency #2, the Honorable Marcella Liburd is taking the team Unity Government Minister of Education, the Honorable Shawn K Richards to task for incompetence and poor governance in his handling of educational programs and activities. Liburd said Richards...