Guyanese OnlineJuly 28, 2019 – Kaieteur News
US Embassy – Visa Queue
The number of visitors’ visas issued by the US Embassy in Kingston has continued to be fewer and fewer.
Over the last 12 months, between July 2018 and June 2019, figures from the US Department of State indicated that 4,401 non-immigrants visas were issued (B1/B2 category).
For the similar period the previous 12 months, 5,842 visas were issued. Continue reading
In the few days leading up to Emancipation Day, local crafters, jewellery makers and clothes vendors paved the Main Street Avenue between Quamina and Church Streets, Georgetown to display their products for the holiday.
Ms. Nona sharing details about her crafts
Much on sale at the mall
A display of a clothing stall
Many stopped by to flock the clothing and accessories stalls to identify their picks with which to adorn themselves.
Bright colours flash before the eyes as you make your way through the stalls widely known around this time of the year as the African Mall. Continue reading
The view from Europe: By David Jessop
David Jessop
Last month Facebook announced that it will roll out in 2020 a global digital currency to be known as Libra.
It is a decision that has profound implications for all financial institutions everywhere, raises new regulatory concerns for Central Banks and governments, and challenges Caribbean financial sovereignty.
In outline, Libra is intended to be a “global currency and financial infrastructure” powered by Facebook’s encrypted blockchain technology. It will, once operational, offer banking through Calibra, a smartphone digital app, either on a standalone basis or through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Continue reading
– study recommends regional approach, tax on extra-regional imports to boost sector
A study commissioned by Caribbean sugar producers has recommended a region-wide approach to producing white sugar and urged the enforcement of a tax on most sweeteners imported into the region even as domestic producers highlight extensive tax evasion by importers.
The report by the United Kingdom-headquartered LMC International has underscored the challenges faced by producers in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries who struggle to compete with the cheap sugar sourced extra-regionally. Continue reading
HUGH HEWITT: The tide has turned, and Trump has the advantage – Opinion
July 27, 2019 – By HUGH HEWITT – Special to Toronto Sun
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet been vindicated. Only his reelection will provide that condition so rare in the modern era of politics.
But with the conclusion of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony on Wednesday, Trump has decisively repulsed the attempt to deny him the opportunity to win that vindication at the polls in November 2020. Indeed, the president is now obviously, and with a high probability of success, going on the offensive.
Politics is not war, but the history of war can provide useful analogies to understanding politics. Continue reading →
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