The Ministry of Finance, through the Inland Revenue Division, has announced that from today October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, several essential food and household items will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), as directed in the 2025/2026 national budget. In his budget address earlier this year, Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre noted […]
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The Kalinago Council has announced a major partnership with the Pawanka Fund, an Indigenous-led grant-making organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous peoples worldwide. Under the agreement, the Council has secured an initial grant of 30,000 US dollars to support projects aimed at revitalizing Kalinago traditional knowledge. Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford welcomed the partnership, describing it as
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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has renewed government’s commitment to tackling violent crime and illegal firearms in Dominica, with support from the Regional Security System. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the Prime Minister strongly condemned recent acts of violence, stressing that peace and security remain a top priority. Prime Minister Skerrit said government has
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As Dominica marks Teachers’ Week, President of the Dominica Association of Teachers, Mervin Alexander, has reminded educators of their vital role in shaping the nation’s future. In an address mark teacher’s day today, Alexander says teachers are more than instructors – they are mentors, role models, and builders of society. He encouraged teachers to see
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The National Cooperative Credit Union (NCCU) has officially launched its 15th anniversary celebrations under the theme “15 Years Strong – Our Community, Our Spirit, Our Commitment.” The media launch highlighted NCCU’s journey since its formation in 2010 through the merger of five credit unions, later expanding in 2017 to become the “Big Seven.” NCCU President,
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CVS Health and Humana will pull back Medicare Advantage offerings next year, the companies said Wednesday. CVS’s Aetna will exit 100 counties and reduce coverage to 43 states plus D.C., while Humana will cut back from 89% to 85% of U.S. counties and drop from 48 to 46 states. Both insurers are exiting less profitable
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The South African ambassador to France was found dead outside a high-rise hotel in Paris. The diplomat, who was 58, had been reported missing by their spouse after receiving a concerning text message. The body was discovered at the base of the Hyatt Regency hotel in the west of the city. Authorities confirmed that the
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The Government of Guyana has mandated that all police officers at ports of entry wear body cameras starting September 29, 2025. The decision follows extortion allegations against a police officer, who has since been arrested and placed under investigation by the Office of Professional Responsibility. Authorities said the move aims to strengthen accountability, transparency, and
The Caribbean Development Bank has announced a sweeping education reform strategy aimed at unlocking the potential of the region’s youth, nearly 60 percent of whom are under 30. Speaking at the opening of the CDB’s Regional Transforming Education Symposium in Barbados, Bank President Daniel Best said the initiative will overhaul the education system to drive
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Amazon.com will pay $2.5 billion in fines and reimbursements to Prime subscribers to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s allegations that it deceived its customers to generate subscriptions, the FTC said on Thursday. While a win for consumers and the FTC, the settlement is relatively painless for Amazon: the company takes in around $2.5 billion in sales
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