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Déjà vu: Why “fiscal blasphemy” should be rebuked
An op-ed on the proposed recalibration of the current income tax regime
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Temporary closure of the Magistracy Department
All courts and court offices throughout the State of Grenada will be closed on Friday, 23 October and will reopen for regular office-related matters on Tuesday, 27 October at 8 am
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Political power versus free speech: Part 1
“The citizen who questions this inefficiency is not undermining the government. The citizen is identifying an opportunity for reform”
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Green Metals Refinery cleared for manganese, sulphuric acid plant
Elizabeth Likoro The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has approved Green Metals Refining’s application for an environmental clearance certificate, covering the company’s planned manganese refinery and sulphuric acid plant at…
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FNB, DHL partner to help SMEs reach export markets
FNB Namibia and DHL Namibia have partnered to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access finance, business support, and export markets as they seek to grow. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday,…
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RA cautions importers on unverifiable Hong Kong vehicles
The Roads Authority (RA) has warned importers of Hong Kong vehicles that applications supported by fraudulent or unverifiable documents will be rejected. This means vehicle importers must be more vigilant to reduce financial risks when…
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Surging vehicle sales mask fuel, interest rate pressures… domestic market ends Q3 on strong footing up 15% annually
Namibia’s new vehicle market closed the third quarter on a strong footing, but rising fuel costs, the prospect of higher interest rates and declining rental fleet purchases threaten to test the sustainability of the recovery in the months…
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Tourism industry looks for smarter solutions
Rising operating costs and changing visitor expectations are pushing tourism operators to find better ways to deliver services and manage their businesses. The two-day HOTEC 2026 trade show opened in Nadi today, bringing local and overseas…
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Overseas market revives cocoa hopes
Cocoa farming in the Northern Division could be heading for a revival, with a new processing facility in Dreketi opening up fresh market opportunities for farmers who have struggled to find reliable buyers. The growing demand for high…
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40,000 digital jobs targeted
The government aims to put 80 per cent of its services online and extend 5G coverage to 50 per cent by 2030. The targets are part of its plan to strengthen Fiji’s digital economy and establish the country as the Pacific’s digital hub.…
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eBay to slash 1,000 more jobs, around 9 per cent of workforce | New Straits Times
NEW YORK: US e-commerce platform eBay will cut about 1,000 jobs, or around 9 per cent of its workforce, a spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday, following an initial round of layoffs in February.
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Temporary road closure: Old Fort Road, St George’s
Old Fort Road, St George’s will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, 25 October 2026 between 8 am and 2 pm, to facilitate tree-trimming maintenance work undertaken by Grenlec
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Women hold 34pc of top board seats | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Women account for more than 34.4 per cent of board seats among Malaysia's top 100 publicly listed companies, but the next challenge is ensuring their representation translates into greater influence over corporate strategy…
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Grenada surpasses EC$1 billion per year in visitor spending
“Grenada is projected to record a second consecutive year of visitor spending above EC$1 billion in 2026, following visitor expenditure of EC$1.047 billion in 2025”
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Cuba denounces pressures aimed at weakening international opposition to the blockade
The debate on 27 and 28 October is also about defending multilateralism, the sovereign equality of states, and the right of every people to determine their own destiny free from threats and coercion
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Study puts Coca-Cola’s economic footprint in COMESA at $3.6bn
The Coca-Cola system generated $3.6bn in value-added economic activity across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) in 2024, according to a study presented in Harare. The system and its value chain supported more than…
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$1.6 billion remittance boom
Money sent home by overseas workers is set to reach a record $1.6 billion in Fiji this year. Reserve Bank Governor Ariff Ali explained that remittance inflows grew by 32 per cent in the first eight months of 2026. Ali says remittances have…
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MOU eases tertiary students banking fees
Tertiary students sponsored by the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service will benefit from fee-free banking services and faster account-opening processes following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with HFC Bank. The…
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How Malawian gamers can avoid account bans from online cheating tools
Getting banned sucks. Losing a ranked account you have spent months building, over something you did not even mean to do, sucks even more. Across Malawi, mobile-first gaming is booming fast, and with that growth comes a sharper risk of…
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Exploring American-themed slots: A guide to free play
The Appeal of American-Themed Slots: American-themed slots offer a unique blend of familiar symbols, patriotic imagery, and straightforward gameplay that appeals to a broad audience. These games often feature clear paylines and…
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GH¢24.8bn paid to statutory funds on time and in full — Ato Forson
According to him, the payments reflect a departure from the delays, capping and arrears that previously affected the release of statutory funds.
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Size of Ghana’s economy to hit $128bn, maintaining 8th largest economy in Africa
This means the size of the Ghanaian economy will take a quantum leap from the earlier $114.71 billion.
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IRDA appoints Ashari Kasnan as chief executive, effective Nov 1 | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has announced the appointment of Datuk Ashari Kasnan as its chief executive, effective Nov 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman who has served since Jan 1, 2025.
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Encorp wins Felda job to build staff housing | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Encorp Bhd's subsidiary Encorp Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd has secured a RM16.96 million contract to build staff housing for its major shareholder Federal Land Development Authority (Felda).
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