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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...

Overview: The Zouboulou Kole Zo (ZKZ) theater group recently presented a play titled “Respect Your Parents,” using humor and drama to encourage Haitian youth to heed parental advice and warn families of the consequences of neglecting responsibilities. PORT-DE-PAIX — On Sunday night, Oct. 6, families filled the amphitheater at Terrasse des Arts in Port-de-Paix, seeking a rare moment of joy and comfort amid Haiti’s deepening crisis. The air buzzed with anticipation as Zouboulou Kole Zo (ZKZ), the city’s renowned theater company, took the stage to perform its signature play, Respekte Paran W (“Respect Your Parents”). In a vivid display of Haitian theater’s enduring cultural relevance, the production blended humor and tragedy and tackled a pressing issue facing Haitian families: the erosion of respect for parental authority among the nation’s youth.  Through humor, drama, and relatable scenarios, the satirical play delivered a stark message about the  dangers of defying parental guidance. ...

La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este viernes una disponibilidad de 1 650 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, para un déficit de 1 350 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 420 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 7 a.m. fue de 1 585 MW y la demanda, 2 150 MW, con 597 MW afectados por déficit de generación. Se mantienen afectados 39 MW en Artemisa por averías en redes eléctricas provocadas por el huracán Rafael. En el horario de la media se estima una afectación por déficit de 900 MW. Presentan averías la unidad 5 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad de la CTE Matanzas y la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton. En mantenimiento se encuentra la unidad 2 de la CTE Santa Cruz, las unidades 3 y...

Como se ha venido informando, en el mes de febrero de 2020, CRF I Limited, fondo buitre con domicilio legal en Islas Caimán, interpuso demanda contra nuestra entidad bancaria ante la Alta Corte de Inglaterra y Gales. Desde el inicio mismo del proceso hemos sostenido que dicho fondo no mantiene ninguna relación con los instrumentos financieros de la institución y, por ende, no ha sido ni es acreedor del Banco Nacional de Cuba. El pasado 19 de noviembre, la Sala de lo Civil del Tribunal de Apelación de Londres desestimó el recurso que habíamos interpuesto contra la sentencia de la jueza Sarah Cockerill, notificada el 4 de abril de 2023, que estableció que el Banco Nacional de Cuba se mantendría en el proceso. Hasta el momento se ha ventilado, únicamente, si los tribunales ingleses pueden conocer o no acerca de la reclamación del fondo buitre; por lo tanto esta decisión...

In hopes of tackling continuing issues of inflation, the Japanese government okayed a wide-ranging economic package worth $250 billion to address racing energy costs and benefit low-income families. The Liberal Democrats, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aimed to use the package to increase disposable income, conceding to calls from one of the opposition parties to pass the supplemental budget. The measure comes on the heels of the Liberal Democrats and its junior coalition partner losing its majority in Japan’s House of Representatives in the general election on Oct. 1. Japan’s economy has remained one of the worst among the world’s advanced economies. Its grew for the second consecutive quarter with the assistance of strong private spending from July to September. The devaluing of the yen has continued to be an issue driving inflation, however, which has led to a jump in import costs. Nomura Research Institute executive economist Takahide Kiuchi said while providing cash...