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Odisha man’s video of carrying sister’s skeletal remains to bank to prove death sparks outrage A tribal man in Odisha faced outrage after carrying his sister’s skeletal remains to a bank to claim her savings; the bank later processed the claim. Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 10:05 AM IST A 42-year-old tribal man’s video carrying skeletal remains of his sister […More]

Amid global shocks, President Ali urges privately-owned gas stations to cut profit margins in national interest. President Irfaan Ali is calling on privately owned gas stations to lower their profit margins as part of their corporate social responsibility, helping to shield consumers from the sharp impact of rising global oil prices. Speaking at the 136th Annual General Meeting of the […More]

Tariff refund plans take shape as Trump administration outlines a 4-step process. The Trump administration this week outlined a four-step tariff refund process that could be ready for companies to begin using by later this spring. The plans were included in a court filing to the US Court of International Trade from Brandon Lord, the executive director of the US […More]

St Lucia warns Uber operating illegally despite cease letters. The St Lucia government says American ride-hailing company Uber continues to operate on the island despite being warned twice to cease what officials describe as illegal operations. Tourism Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire said the government has made its position clear that any company entering the transportation sector must comply with local […More]

Jamaica to break decade‑long ‘no new taxes’ stance in post‑Melissa budget. Finance Minister Fayval Williams confirmed late Wednesday that new tax measures will be included in Jamaica’s upcoming national budget, breaking the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) administration’s long-standing record of fiscal restraint. The government had previously gone eight years and 10 consecutive budgets without imposing any new taxes. Williams said […More]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is gradually recovering but still faces challenges, including slow growth in the energy sector, rising public debt and ongoing foreign exchange shortages. In a statement issued at the end of its 2026 economic review mission, the IMF said the country has been returning to pre-pandemic levels of activity, supported mainly […More]

Jamaica’s Government Launches Public Sector Flexible Work Arrangement. The Government has officially launched the implementation of flexible work arrangements within the public sector, starting on a phased basis on February 2, 2026, with staggered working hours. The staggered working hours include 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 […More]

Budget 2026 will be presented on Monday, January 26 – the government has announced. As is customary, it will be presented by Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh. Dr Singh has already reminded, that the budget will include measures and initiatives in keeping with the 2025 manifesto of the Peoples Progressive […More]

Trump to push for ’emergency’ electricity auction, underlining the difficult politics of rising utility prices and AI. The White House is reportedly set to announce a new action on Friday January 16th, 2026, that will attempt to make Big Tech companies “pay their own way,” as President Trump put it earlier this week, when it comes to energy consumption in […More]

200 Farmers and Fisherfolk in Treasure Beach Receive $7m in Hurricane Recovery Supplies. Approximately 200 farmers and fisherfolk in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica received over $7 million in supplies and equipment on Tuesday (December 23) at the Breds Foundation Complex, as part of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The National Commercial Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, […More]