by Natalie Moodey | Sep 26, 2024 | Caribbean news
Tensions are high between the governments of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela following a series of diplomatic disputes, including the latter’s presidential election and the former’s facilitation of a plane seizure. Relations notably soured when Venezuela...
by Natalie Moodey | Apr 8, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
In a historic move, four out of the five OECS (Organization of Eastern Caribbean States) jurisdictions offering Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBIPs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a pivotal shift towards stricter regulations and...
by Natalie Moodey | Mar 28, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
A former premier of the British Virgin Islands has been convicted on drug trafficking charges in the United States, highlighting how systemic corruption makes the strategically located island territory a formidable cocaine trafficking hub. On February 8, a jury in...
by Natalie Moodey | Mar 25, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
Weeks after rejecting an IMF call to implement a personal income tax on its citizens, The Bahamas has announced plans for the introduction of a corporate top-up income tax. Speaking in his midterm budget communication to the nation, Prime Minister Philip Davis said...
by Natalie Moodey | Mar 18, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
Jamaica reached a significant milestone in its economic journey with its highest credit rating from Fitch Ratings, signalling remarkable progress in debt reduction efforts. After covering the nation for 18 years, Fitch upgraded Jamaica by one notch to BB-, positioning...
