The local implications for the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) are far reaching. So said First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) representative Norlan Gabriel, who was a panel member on NBC Radio’s “Views on Issues” programme last Sunday. The latest edition of the radio programme was aimed at disseminating information about finance, as October is… Continue Reading →
A joint Radio Discussion Program was held yesterday, as the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank ECCB continues activities as part of Financial Information Month under the theme “Soar to Succeed”. The panel of Financial Experts focused on the topic: Recovering from Financial Disasters: Assessing and Managing Your Financial Risk.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is among countries in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, ECCU, which will be involved in activities to observe Financial Information Month (FIM) in October. The month of activities is being co-ordinated by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). Speaking on NBC’s Interface programme, Resident Representative of the ECCB, Elritha Dick-Miguel,… Continue Reading →
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is looking at ways to strengthen the financial status of the National Insurance Services. That’s according to Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. He told the Media this week that the income stream of the NIS will be strengthened from rent monies transferred from… Continue Reading →
Youth Business St. Vincent and the Grenadines is appealing to local business not to succumb to the current global financial crisis and not to close their operations. This appeal was made by Founder and Managing Director of the organization, Kenrick Quashie. Mr. Quashie said while there are many difficulties during the current times business operators… Continue Reading →
Youth Business St. Vincent and the Grenadines is preparing to hold a series of programs aimed at educating Vincentians on how to manage money. Founder and Managing Director of the organization, Kenrick Quashie tells NBC News that in the upcoming months they will be looking closely at the issue of financial capability. Mr. Quashie said… Continue Reading →