Author: Clivette

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....