UK, Caribbean Talks Focus On APD

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Leaders from Caribbean nations and the United Kingdom agreed at the end of a two-day summit an action plan to establish 'a new and improved strategic partnership to promote prosperity'. Importantly, the UK government committed to reopen negotiations to mitigate the impact of the UK's air travel tax on Caribbean territories. Read Full Story

IMF Commends Belize's Fiscal Policies

by Leroy Baker, Tax-News.com, New York

Thursday, November 03, 2011

The International Monetary Fund in its Article IV consultation with Belize has commended the authorities on progress made towards their fiscal goals, while maintaining stronger than the regional-average economic growth. Read Full Story

CARICOM Welcomes Progress Towards FTA With Canada

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Caribbean Community Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque has welcomed progress towards the CARICOM-Canada Trade and Development Agreement, and praised Canada's 'keen and earnest approach'. Read Full Story

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