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Joachim defends his appointment as NIS chair

Incoming Chairman of the National Insurance Services’ (NIS) board of directors, Stephen Joachim, says that his qualifications and experience make him an ideal candidate for the job. Joachim, the financial…

23 Feb 2026 9:12PM

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Opposition Senator, Carlos James, left, and Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce speaking in Parliament on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Minister ‘skin the cat’ as opposition snarls at $200m local loans

18 Feb 2026 10:14AM

Prime Minister Godwin Friday as he wrapped up the Budget Debate on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

ULP’s criticism of $105m deficit proves their fiscal irresponsibility — PM

16 Feb 2026 5:26AM

Gov’t conducting comprehensive assessment of VAT

16 Feb 2026 4:53AM

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Godwin Friday wrapping up the Budget Debate in Parliament on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Budget 2026 approved; ULP critique no match for NDP’s super-majority

15 Feb 2026 1:59PM

Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves speaking during the Budget Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Gonsalves doubts VAT-free shopping generated $28m in sales

Leader of the Opposition, Ralph Gonsalves, is rebutting the New Democratic Party (NDP) government’s announcement that the nation’s first VAT Free Shopping Day, held on Dec. 19 generated EC$28 million…

13 Feb 2026 2:29AM

Budget 2026