HDC HIKE ON HOLD
Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2026

HDC HIKE ON HOLD
Housing agency delays rollout of new transfer and purchase fees but Minister says matter remains under consideration

Landlords get more time as registration forms roll out March 1
The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) announced this week that preparations are well advanced to facilitate compliance ahead of the rollout of the new tax measure, introduced in the 2025/2026 National Budget. Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo met with senior BIR officials to review readiness for implementation and ease the transition for landlords.

Labour Minister calls for action after migrant worker denied wages
Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste is urging migrants and workers to report cases of workplace exploitation, after a registered Venezuelan migrant, Suyin Escalona Salazar, alleged she was dismissed and denied wages following three months of work at a Gulf City restaurant.

Janaya Clark new South Junior Calypso Monarch
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Janaya Clark yesterday copped the 2026 South Junior Calypso Monarch title, even as San Fernando Mayor Robert Parris explained that the lack of Government funding for this year's San Fernando Carnival affected the competition.

Veteran journalist Phil Britton has died
Britton passed away at the San Fernando General Hospital from complications related to a chronic ailment. He was the father of one and grandfather of two.

Blogger, former radio host charged with sedition
A blogger and former radio host has been charged with sedition after a post on social media allegedly invited foreign parties to target the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Weed on sale at mini-mart: Elderly man, wife arrested
POLICE ARRESTED a 78-year-old man and his wife, 48 for marijuana possession on Wednesday amid reports they had been selling weed to school children in Mt Lambert from their little parlour.

Viand has vanished
Police officers are seeking the urgent assistance of the public in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing.


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