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St Kitts Wind Farm Contract Under Review
October 17, 2011 | 9:13 pm | 0 Comment
Above: WindWatt's wind farm in Nevis (Photo: CJ) A contract signed by the United States Overseas Private Investment Corporation to fund the first phase of the wind farm at Bel Vue in St Kitts is under review, according to Prime Minister Denzil Douglas. According to developer North Star, the USOPIC has committed $16.5 million to fund construction, "The contract more...
Golding Could Depart Before November
October 12, 2011 | 6:30 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff Despite media reports suggesting an earlier departure, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he maintained his position as to when he would leave office. However, Information Minister Daryl Vaz said that if Minister Andrew Holness, the leading pick for party leader, remains unopposed on Oct. 19, the date when nominations are more...
Jamaica Talks Flat Tax for Informal Sector
October 7, 2011 | 8:37 am | 0 Comment
Above: Commerce Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and Finance Minister Audley Shaw By the Caribbean Journal staff The Chartered Accountants of Jamaica have proposed applying a flat tax rate for operators in the country's informal sector, like taxi drivers and vendors, who often "escape the government's tax net." Getting unpaid and unfilled taxes has been a priority more...
Garry Conille Approved as Haitian PM
October 4, 2011 | 11:53 pm | 0 Comment
Garry Conille, a doctor and former aide to President Bill Clinton in his capacity as UN envoy to Haiti, has been approved as the next Prime Minister of Haiti. Nine Haitian senators abstained in the vote, which was 17-3 in favor of Conille's appointment, over concerns that Conille did not meet the Haitian constitution's requirements of residency, among other more...
In St Kitts, a Row over Development
October 3, 2011 | 7:57 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff A proposed development in the South East Peninsular of St Kitts is the subject of a row between Prime Minister Denzil Douglas and the opposition People's Action Movement. Douglas, wrapping up debate in the National Assembly, slammed what he called the PAM's opposition to the project, saying it was "obvious" that the party wanted no more...
Golding: New Leader Must Be Chosen
October 3, 2011 | 4:04 am | 0 Comment
Above: Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding (JIS Photo) The election of a new leader of the Jamaica Labour Party must be taken in a mature, transparent and dignified manner, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said last night in a national address last night. According to Golding, the party's General Secretary has outlined the procedures for the election of a more...
St Lucia’s King Accepts Housing Minister’s Resignation after Visa Revocation
September 29, 2011 | 5:37 am | 0 Comment
Above: PM Stephenson King (UN Photo/Emma Simmons) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Prime Minister Stephenson King announced he had accepted the resignation of the island's Minister for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban Renewal, Local Government and the Environment Richard Frederick after it had been reported that his residential and diplomatic US visas had more...
Golding: “I Remain Prime Minister”
September 28, 2011 | 5:31 pm | 0 Comment
Above: PM Bruce Golding at the UN last year (UN Photo: Rick Bajornas) Jamaican Senator Seeks Digital Parliament Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding did not provide further details about his decision to step down as leader of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party in November during a sitting of Parliament yesterday. "I was sworn in as Prime Minister on September 11, more...
Antigua, Indonesia Establish Relations
September 27, 2011 | 12:22 am | 0 Comment
Above: PM Baldwin Spencer and Foreign Minister Dr RM Marty Matalegawa (Photo: Antigua Government) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda and Indonesia have established formal diplomatic relations, following the signing of an agreement by Antigua Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr RM Marty Matalegawa. The ceremony took more...
Jamaica’s Golding Won’t Seek Re-Election
September 25, 2011 | 3:55 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he would not be seeking re-election at the Jamaica Labour Party's annual conference in November, and will step down as Prime Minister as soon as a new leader has been elected. Golding was speaking to the Jamaica Labour Party's Central Executive at its quarterly meeting in Kingston's Belmont more...
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