We are small islands facing an enormous crisis. The GST Synthesis Report delivers another devastating blow. The report confirms that the world is woefully behind on climate action to peak emissions and limit our world’s warming to 1.5°C – and our small island developing states will continue to pay the price for bigger countries’ inertia. […]

By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean The climatic phenomenon known as “El Niño” is intensifying its presence worldwide. Projections are not favorable for the countries of the region. Below-normal rainfall is expected in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, northern Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, inland Peru, Guyana, […]

The Income Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2023 is now law. As of August 16, 2023, government contracts valued at XCD 10,000 or less will not get taxed. This means the 10% withholding tax charge on government contracts valued at XCD 10,000 or less has been eliminated. Small contractors will have additional revenue and increased […]

With two reputable international organizations calling for more talent acquisition and job search opportunities to be made available to the Caribbean workforce, a regional recruitment service says it’s up to the task and ready and equipped to be of service. Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is a market-leading digital talent acquisition service that aims to connect […]

The Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Vincent Pereira, announced today that the Group recorded profit attributable to its equity holders of US$189 million for the nine-months ended June 30, 2023. This represents an increase of US$17.5 million or 10.2% over the US$171.5 million reported in the corresponding period of the last financial year. […]

The chief executive of a leading recruitment firm is hoping to see more paid internships for young Caribbean graduates, whether government-funded, private or the result of public-private partnerships. Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is a market-leading digital talent acquisition service that aims to connect the top talent from the Caribbean with hiring managers, HR professionals and […]

Caribbean residents who may be looking for the perfect opportunity to work abroad are being encouraged to check online for job openings that they can qualify for. This was the advice of Joseph Boll, CEO of Caribbean Employment Services Inc. Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is a market-leading digital talent acquisition service that aims to connect […]