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Derrick Smith, the former member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, described it as an “emotional moment” as he cast his vote this morning for his youngest son, Duane, who is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for the by-election now under way in the constituency. The senior Smith held the seat for almost three decades, sharing that Duane was born the year he entered representational politics. “It’s sort of a legacy, although we generally had hoped that he would come after me, but that didn’t happen,” he said. Duane’s candidacy comes after Dr Nigel Clarke resigned as finance minister and MP for the constituency to take up the post of Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund in October. He is up against independent candidate and former speaker of the house, Carl Marshall. Confident of his son’s victory, Derrick encouraged him to make people the focal point of...

The 35th Legislature honors distinguished Virgin Islanders during Perma Plaque Ceremony Thursday. (Photo by Jamal Potter Legislature of the Virgin Islands) The 35th Legislature, under the leadership of Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr., held a Perma Plaque Ceremony at the Capitol Building to recognize nine Virgin Islanders for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the territory. This ceremony highlighted the dedication and service of the honorees, whose influence has significantly shaped the Virgin Islands community. Family, friends, and supporters gathered in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall Chambers, creating a respectful atmosphere as each honoree was acknowledged for their contributions, according to the press release. Francis congratulated, stating, “It is always the right time to honor, appreciate, and celebrate the Virgin Islanders who made their mark on our community. On behalf of the members of the 35th Legislature, I extend a heartfelt and resounding congratulations for having set a...

(CNS) The Cayman Islands Government is moving towards expanding who can access beneficial ownership information about financial entities registered here, beyond law enforcement agencies. Cabinet is expected to consider the Beneficial Ownership (Legitimate Interest Access) Regulations, 2024 shortly, which poses the question of what legitimate interest is and who has it. The government continues to battle against full public access, but the coming regime change will offer some members of the public access to some ownership information. However, the key issue will be how legitimate interest is defined. While the press and certain non-profits from across the world are likely to be some of the first to claim that legitimate interest, it remains very unclear who decides whether they do or not, given that such access could be said to clash with privacy rights and data protection legislation. A press release issued by the financial services ministry on Thursday, following...

Garry Conille a bel et bien été « viré » par le Coordonnateur du Conseil Présidentiel de Transition, Leslie Voltaire, et ses huit collègues. Coup de théâtre à Port-au-Prince le vendredi 8 novembre 2024. La nouvelle est tombée comme un coup de semonce pour les Haïtiens. Le Premier ministre Garry Conille vient d’être limogé par le Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT). Même les médias les plus influents et très informés demeurent prudents. Pourtant, il ne fait aucun doute, Garry Conille a bel et bien été « viré » par le Coordonnateur du Conseil Présidentiel de Transition, Leslie Voltaire, et ses huit collègues. Nous mettons au défi quiconque, fût-il le meilleur spécialiste ou observateur de la politique haïtienne, de dire qu’il s’attendait à la révocation du chef du gouvernement intérimaire à ce moment précis. Certes, le bras de fer entre les deux branches de l’Exécutif devait se terminer par un vainqueur et un...