The state had more money in the Surinamese Post Savings Bank (SPSB) than in the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS). For example, an amount of SRD 600 million was on an account of […]
Suriname: State passed parent bank
St. Vincent & Grenadines: Tax increase not ‘callous’, ‘wicked’, ‘unconscionable’, murderation’ — Camillo
Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves has defended his government increase of the Customs Service Charge from 5% to 6%. “This was introduced in the Budget [in February],” he said as he wrapped […]
Jamaica: April 15 date being proposed for Jamaicans to file income tax
The Government is moving to change the date when income tax returns are due from March 15 to April 15 as of 2022, the Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke has announced. […]
Guyana: SoL denies abusing duty exemptions for fuel
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is preparing for talks to retrieve nearly $3B from companies alleged to have avoided taxes in a fuel duty exemption scheme, a charge that SOL Guyana Inc […]
Guyana: Big hike in domestic debt ceiling approved
The National Assembly yesterday approv-ed an increase of the domestic debt ceiling and up to press time was still debating a motion for a similar increase of the external debt ceiling. Minister […]
Trinidad & Tobago: Bill passed: Finance Minister seeks to oversee WASA, T&TEC borrowing
A Bill outlining amendments to borrowing powers for the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) and the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) was passed with amendments in Parliament. The legislation, titled ‘The Miscellaneous […]
Suriname: The Public Prosecution Service reclaims SRD 2 million and 1 million euros in the Hoefdraad and Kromosoeto case
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recovered SRD 2 million and 1 million euros in the criminal case against the suspects Gillmore Hoefdraad and Ginmardo Kromosoeto. A preliminary investigation by the Public […]
Suriname: Lack of SRDs prevents complete start-up of education in the Netherlands
A lack of cash Surinamese dollars appears to be a problem in getting the schools in the interior fully operational again. Minister Marie Levens of Education, Science and Culture raised this problem in […]
Guyana: Court action to be taken against Jordan, Heath-London over land deals – Nandlall
Announcing that civil action will be brought against former Minister of Finance Winston Jordan and former NICIL Head Colvin Heath-London, Attorney General Anil Nandlall yesterday appealed to persons who acquired lands in […]
St. Vincent & Grenadines Latest audit report strengthens case for constituency fund — Leacock
The most recent Director of Audit report strengthens the case for a constituency development fund, says incumbent MP for Central Kingstown, St. Clair Leacock, who has been making a case for such […]
