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New LIAT faces turbulent skies
To be profitable, LIAT 2020 Ltd will have to be properly capitalised to acquire suitable aircraft that can effectively compete with Caribbean Airlines, which is expanding its fleet to fill the void created by the closure of Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) 1974 Ltd. That’s the view of retired director general of Civil Aviation, at…
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Antigua, Caribbean paint manufacturers seek massive tax increase on paints coming from USA. Who benefits? Who loses?
In a formal letter addressed to the Honourable E. P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs, CARICOM Paint Manufacturers have urgently requested a meeting to present the findings of their comprehensive consultancy report titled “Trade in Paints and Paint Related Products: An Investigation into Unfair Pricing Practices and Possible Remedies.”…
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Investment Authority wants to make it easier to do business in Antigua
In a bid to improve Antigua and Barbuda’s business environment, the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) is considering fostering collaboration across key economic sectors. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The nation has slipped in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, currently standing at 113th out of 190…
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Denis O’Brien faces stretching target to lift Digicel stake to 20%
(Irish Times) – The fact that Digicel founder Denis O’Brien is emerging with even a 10 per cent stake from the slow-moving debt train wreck that his telecoms group had become in recent years is a something in itself. Bondholders are preparing to write down $1.7 billion (€1.57 billion) of Digicel’s debt by the end…
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Concessions Available to Local Businesses
Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua and Barbuda ~ Wе оffеr fullу сuѕtоmіzаblе аnd flехіblе dіgіtаl mаrkеtіng расkаgеѕ. Yоur соntеnt іѕ dеlіvеrеd іnѕtаntlу tо thоuѕаndѕ оf uѕеrѕ іn Antigua аnd аbrоаd via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— Import Duty and ABST Concessions for Local Businesses The Antigua…
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Staying financially healthy year-round in a seasonal job or business
Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua and Barbuda ~ Wе оffеr fullу сuѕtоmіzаblе аnd flехіblе dіgіtаl mаrkеtіng расkаgеѕ. Yоur соntеnt іѕ dеlіvеrеd іnѕtаntlу tо thоuѕаndѕ оf uѕеrѕ іn Antigua аnd аbrоаd via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— During the Carnival season in Antigua and Barbuda, there will…
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Creating a Successful Family Legacy at the Junction of Business and Service to Community
Family-owned businesses “mean business” and they play an important role in driving our economy. Although family businesses tend to be highly successful, they face tough odds and circumstances for survival. Studies show that less than one-third of family businesses survive the transition from first generation to second, and less than 50% make it to the…
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Straight Talk Leads to Better Financial Knowledge and Actions
In these modern times with savvy communications tools, it is unfortunate that discussions about money are still considered taboo, especially as it relates to income, wealth, savings, life insurance or personal finance goals. The team of financial wellness experts at SamuelFields Consulting Group (SFCG) believes however, that financial conversations are important and that the best…
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Celebrating the Multigenerational Success of the Ryan Group of Companies: One Family. One Enterprise. One Legacy
We tend to think of generational wealth as “old money” that some people are lucky enough to inherit. However, making lots of money requires financial planning and still does not guarantee that the next generation will be set for life. What Is Generational Wealth? It is family wealth, passed down from one generation to the…
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How to Calculate Your Tangible Net Worth?
To calculate your tangible net worth, simply subtract your total liabilities from your total assets. This will give you your net worth in “real” terms, i.e., excluding any intangible assets such as stocks and bonds. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Your tangible net worth can be a useful metric for…
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EC countries threaten to sue T&T over CLICO US$60M
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne has said that eastern Caribbean countries may have to file a lawsuit against Trinidad and Tobago for US$60 million, connected to the collapse of insurers CLICO and British American Insurance Company (BAICO) in 2009. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Browne, who was…