Nelson Mandela: Caribbean Friend on the verge…
South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela has spent the last few weeks in hospital suffering from a lung infection, and according to sad reports emerging from the country, his condition is critical and appears to be teetering on the balance. The 94-year-old, who served 27 years in prison for opposing the Apartheid government, became a […]
Re-thinking taxing tourism
In other Caribbean news, are governments in the Caribbean killing the goose that lays the golden egg? This question relates to the number of taxes that governments are applying to the tourism industry and, particularly, to the cost of airplane tickets for flights originating in their countries. In some cases, the cost of government taxes […]
Socialized medicine for the Virgin Islands: or Russian roulette
Fully socialized medicine for the Virgin Islands: or Russian roulette. This story looks at the Cuban model of socialized medicine in comparison with the US privatized healthcare system The best thing to have come out of Post World War 2 socialism and the European Welfare state is clearly this: in numerous countries such as Cuba, France, […]
Anguilla Chief Minister called a ‘Lunatic’ in public
Statement: The Evangelical Association and the Anguilla Christian Council condemn the disrespectful statements that were made about the Hon. Chief Minister of Anguilla Mr. Hubert Hughes at a public meeting over the weekend. The Chief Minister was referred to as “a lunatic” at a meeting of the Anguilla United Front which was held in the vicinity […]
Marijuana in the Caribbean: Penny wise and Pound foolish…
Whilst our country people are crying, there is need to improve our economy, create new industry, time for St. Lucia legalize marijuana, think of the revenue on 20% VAT. It will take a brave Caribbean leader to take a decision becoming the first Caribbean country to legalize Marijuana. Our police will spend more time dealing […]
Tourism effects…Financial Leakage
In other Caribbean news…Mention the Caribbean to anyone and their first thought is most likely to be of white-sand beaches, palm trees, and relaxation. In the eyes of the world, the Caribbean is a holiday destination, and with good reason. The region hosts over 10 million tourists per year, and hoards over 50% of the […]
Caribbean Diaspora Stepping Up APD Campaign
The Air Passenger Duty (APD), a tax charged on every airline ticket out of the United Kingdom, negatively affects Caribbean communities, tourism and travel. It caused a marked increase in the cost of flights from the United Kingdom to Caribbean destinations. Due to its method of calculation, it has also become cheaper to travel to […]
Saint Lucia Carnival – 2013 Launch
In other Caribbean news, with an ECM Government allocation to the ‘stakeholders’ of Saint Lucia’s 2013 Carnival Season. With local Sponsors Digicel, Piton Beer, Bounty Rum amongst other commercial houses on board, this year’s Carnival extravaganza, is now set for some ‘Cultural excitement’. This follows a ‘blast off’ event organized by the Saint Lucia Carnival […]
‘Black Gold’: A Caribbean Perspective
Is the Caribbean sitting on commercially viable oil reserves and what impact would successful finds have on the region? Has the Caribbean already missed the window of opportunity for significant earnings, if the US realises its goal to become an oil exporter itself by 2035? These questions were explored on 22 May at the inaugural […]
No need for Trade War between JA and T&T
In more Caribbean news. No need for a Trade War between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The state of the Jamaican economy and the increasing hostility to trade with Trinidad and Tobago by Jamaican manufacturers are matters that should concern all of the other 13 member countries of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). […]