Seminar

More than forty (40) persons availed themselves of the opportunity to receive expert guidance on the language used in the investing world known as “jargon”, when they attended a Seminar entitled “Intelligent Investing - Understanding Investment Jargon” organized by CMMB on Tuesday 15th May, 2007 at the Cara Suites Hotel and Conference Centre.

Strategies for Success

Over 80 of Destiny Group of Companies’ top executives, including their families, are staying at the Almond Morgan Bay Resort where a “Strategies for Success Conference” will be held throughout the week.

19/05/07

RBTT records pre-tax earnings of US$192.3 million

Peter J. July, Group Chairman, RBTT Financial Holdings Limited, has announced that the Group recorded pre-tax earnings of US$192.3 million, an increase of 6 per cent over the prior year’s profit of US$182.0 million. Profit attributable to shareholders increased by US$6.1 million or 4 per cent to US$151.8 million, with earnings per share moving from US$0.42 as restated to US$0.44, an increase of 5 per cent. Profit attributable to shareholders for the previous year was restated to include a prior year adjustment of US$2.1 million for deferred taxation.

St. Lucian Small Businesspersons challenged to do business with T& T!!!

Mr. Jonathan Adams, President/CEO of the Small Enterprising Business Association (SEBA) of Trinidad & Tobago challenged St. Lucian Businesspersons involved in the production of goods and services, and retail distribution to do business with Trinidad & Tobago and stop being intimidated by big businesses. He stressed the point that big businesses are not to be feared, there is room for all to coexist.

SLASPA General Manager moves on

Castries - Mr. Vincent Hippolyte, General Manager of the Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) over the past nine years opted not to renew his contract of employment which expired on April 30th 2007.
“Performing the responsibilities of General Manager of the Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) was excitingly challenging and of course difficult at times, but most of all, it was an immensely fulfilling experience to have had.

Are we there yet?

This month marks five (5) years of the National Consumer Association’s existence and almost six (6) years of struggle. And what a period it’s been! From Steering Committee stage, following the government-arranged visit by a consumer expert from Trinidad and Tobago, to becoming legally registered as a non-government organization (NGO),

Paramount Marks 18th Anniversary

Paramount Appliances Ltd and its subsidiary companies, a home grown, family run business, in operation since May 1989, marks the 18th Anniversary of operations in St. Lucia this month.
The firm which began as a small outlet retailing Electrical Appliances and Electronics, has over the years, dramatically widened its product range, to include some thirty (30) plus Manufacturing Agencies Worldwide, of Hotel & Restaurant Equipment,