Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) Don’t take anything at face value today, Aries, especially if it involves money. It’s likely that a friend or colleague will approach you with a deal that is too good to pass up. Don’t let yourself get caught up in the promise of quick riches. Any deal that is presented as […]
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New Caledonia hikes alcohol tax
New Caledonia’s Congress has approved tax hikes on alcohol and tobacco as part of the government’s comprehensive plan to counter excessive drinking. From this week, alcoholic beverages are taxed by an additional 20 percent to help generate revenue needed for growing healthcare costs. [restrict] While France has seen a decline in the consumption of alcohol, […]
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Vanuatu to open diplomatic mission in NZ
Vanuatu has appointed the country’s first ever High Commissioner to New Zealand. [restrict] The Daily Post reports that Johnson Naviti, who is a former director-general in the Prime Minister’s Office, has been chosen for the post. The Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu says New Zealand is not only a good friend to Vanuatu but also a […]
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US wants American Samoa and Guam off EU blacklist
The US Treasury Secretary has objected to the European Union’s decision to put American Samoa and Guam in its blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. [restrict] Steven Mnuchin has written to the Secretary-General of the Council of the EU, recommending the two US territories be removed from the list. Mr Mnuchin said as US territories, American […]
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Perils abroad, full plate at, as Trump opens 2nd year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad. [restrict] Trump started his second year in Washington after a lengthy sojourn at his private club in Palm Beach, […]
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CEO Of World’s Biggest catering company among those killed in seaplane crash
Richard Cousins, the CEO of one of Britain’s biggest companies, and four of his family members were killed in Sydney, Australia on New Year’s Eve when their sightseeing seaplane plunged into a river, according to multiple reports. [restrict] Cousins, 58, was the chief executive of the world’s largest catering company, the Compass Group. According to […]