Property Tax Deadline approaches

(ZIZ News) -- The Inland Revenue Department is urging all Property Tax payers to recognize the June 30th deadline. Norvin Rawlins, Chief Valuation Officer in the Inland Revenue Department, said it is people’s civic duty because when taxes…

Taiwan based Movie inspires students

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- “Education is not just about sitting down in class and listening to the teachers but is also being able to do additional activities which will help you as you go out through your career as a student.” These…

Last Chance for Former Sugar Workers

(ZIZ News) -- This is the final week for former sugar workers to process claims for their outstanding gratuity payment. That is the word from Head of the Sugar Workers' Restoration Fund Secretariat, Reginald George. In an interview with…

France, UK issue heat warnings as high temps hit Europe

Lisbon, Portugal (AP) -- A mass of hot air moving north from Africa is bringing unusually hot weather to Western Europe, with France the next in line for a scorching day. Forecasters said southern France could see temperatures over 40 C…

Suriname president fires acting House speaker

Paramaribo, Suriname -- In a move said to avoid a possible legislative vacuum, the president of Suriname on Sunday night dismissed acting speaker of the newly elected parliament. As the oldest elected legislator, Paul Somohardjo was sworn…

Electricity disrupted, houses damaged in Guyana storm

Georgetown, Guyana -- Major repairs are being carried out today after high winds tore off roofs, downed power lines, billboards and other structures, and disrupted electricity supply yesterday afternoon. The East Bank Demerara, North…