November 2016

UK PM demands answers from Dominica baroness over spending

November 09, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_15206" align="alignright" width="300"] Prime Minister Theresa May[/caption] LONDON, England -- New British Prime Minister Theresa May has called on Dominica-born Baroness Scotland, the Commonwealth secretary general, to answer allegations of extravagant spending based on documents leaked from the Secretariat, saying Scotland would be judged on...

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Prime Minister Harris Congratulates the New U.S. President-Elect, Mr. Donald J. Trump

November 09, 2016 in National

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, NOVEMBER 9th, 2016 (PRESS SEC) — The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has extended congratulations to the new President-Elect of the United States, Mr. Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump, a Republican, won 289 electoral votes...

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End of leniency period for electronic travel authorization for travellers to Canada

November 09, 2016 in International

OTTAWA, Canada -- The government of Canada has reminded travellers to get the appropriate travel documents before booking a flight to Canada. Starting November 10, 2016, visa-exempt travellers (except US citizens) will need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to board their flight to Canada. Canadian citizens,...

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Canadian prime minister to visit Cuba

November 09, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_15197" align="alignright" width="300"] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau[/caption] OTTAWA, Canada -- The prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday announced that he will pay official visits to Cuba and Argentina from November 15 to 18, and will travel to Peru from November 19 to 20...

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Reduced VAT Rate Day Confirmed for December 16; Pay Day on December 14

November 09, 2016 in National

The Reduced VAT (Value Added Tax) Rate Day has been agreed upon and confirmed by the Ministry of Finance in conjunction with the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce to be Friday, December 16, 2016. The payment of monthly salaries and pensions will...

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