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$15b gaming sector paid just $82m in corp tax
Posted: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Minister: $15b gaming sector paid just $82m in corp tax
She said a $15 billion turnover would likely include 25 per cent in profits (in "a very, very generous calculation"), which should be charged at a 30 per cent rate of corporation tax. West estimated that these figures should give rise to corporate taxes owed of $1.12 billion, while she said the Ministry of Finance's "very conservative estimate" was $500 million.
Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana officials in vaccine-use crosstalk
He noted the only Caricom country to receive more vaccine doses than TT was Guyana and that was because they accepted vaccines that were not yet approved by the World Health Organization.
MSJ: Country's 'economic controllers' benefiting from covid19 as workers suffer
In the message, signed by political leader David Abdulah, the MSJ said the victories of the June 19, 1937 Revolution had been hailed by St Lucian economist Sir Arthur Lewis and Tobagonian social historian Dr Susan Craig.
Kamla: Govt uncaring towards workers
OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has described Government as being uncaring towards the nation's workers, especially during the restrictions of the covid19 pandemic, in her 2021 Labour Day message.
PM: 8% of budget for THA would raise eyebrows
He also questioned what was the basis for requests for the island to receive eight per cent of the budget, given the fact that the island currently receives about 4.75 per cent.
Trinidad and Tobago crosses 700 covid19 deaths
Trinidad and Tobago crossed 700 covid19 deaths on Friday as the Ministry of Health recorded 14 deaths, bringing the total to 713.
Updated: Supermarkets, pharmacies allowed to open this weekend
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has corrected an earlier release which excluded supermarkets and mini-marts from businesses allowed to open during stipulated times this weekend.
Friday frenzy as weekend lockdown sends thousands out to shop
The rush, similar to what has happened almost every time new restrictions have been announced for the last 15 months, also caused major traffic jams on major thoroughfares including the Churchill-Roosevelt and Uriah Butler Highways, and the Southern and Eastern Main roads.
'Traffic at pre-pandemic levels'
POLICE described yesterday's heavy traffic all over the country as on a level before Covid-19 restrictions that took effect in March 2020.
East, north vaccine rollout continues smoothly
Lines at WASA payment centres as customers try to avoid disconnection
itizens answered the call by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) to stay connected by clearing their arrears.
UNHCR: 600% increase in requests for food aid in T&T due to COVID-19
Venezuelan man, 22, reported missing
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public's urgent assistance to locate a 22-year-old Venezuelan man missing since June 14.
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