The government’s strategic shift from direct to indirect taxation to lower the tax burden can only work if professionals play their part, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic …
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Joseph Leabua Jonathan was the first Prime Minister of independent Lesotho. He was born on October 30, 1914, in Leribe, Basutoland (now Lesotho), one of the many great-grandchildren of the …
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Insurer signs as Agrofest sponsor, offering farmers financial advice
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntAgrofest 2024 will focus on educating farmers and agriculture workers on the importance of financial planning and stability, said the exhibition’s organiser, the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Wednesday after …
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Two political scientists support the introduction of a law to force a by-election if a parliamentarian crosses the floor but have acknowledged it may be impractical given Barbados’ political reality. …
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The hunters’ bounty on green monkeys has been increased from $15 to $25 in a bid to cull the population of the wild animals, officially declared pests responsible for the …
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The Senate on Wednesday shelved debate on the contentious Cybercrime Bill, sending the controversial legislation to a select committee of both houses of Parliament. The joint select committee, according to …
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The drive to introduce electric and hybrid minibuses and route taxis has hit a speed bump, the operators’ spokesman said Wednesday. Days after launching a project to transition public service …
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Lawmen are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in St Michael this evening. Police said that around 6:15 p.m., they received a report from an anonymous caller that a …
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Mark Hayden Brathwaite, 49, alias Black Mark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with criminal matters. Brathwaite, whose last known address …
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SOURCE- Jamaica Gleaner- The question of whether Justice Lennox Campbell was obligated to dismiss a tainted juror in the Vybz Kartel murder trial appears to be the issue which could determine the …