In a recent interview, United States Ambassador to Jamaica Donald Tapia revealed that several persons within the local private sector have had their U.S. visas revoked in recent times. Mr. Tapia said the U.S. has been targeting persons, including members of the private sector, who are involved in corruption. “Many times, I notice that the papers and the media zero […]
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Economic Growth Eludes Mexico’s President
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador maintains his popularity in the polls despite a failed promise of economic growth. Before coming to office, a year ago, Lopez Obrador promised a 4% growth in the economy, however, since he assumed office the Mexican economy has stalled. “There still hasn’t been growth as we would like, but the distribution of wealth has […]
Corruption Perceptions Index Shows China In Free-fall Position
China continues its ranking at the bottom of the Corruption Perceptions Index. The latest report from the German-based Transparency International (TI) shows that of the 175 participating countries China ranks 100 thus placing it at the lower end of the index together with other countries such as Mexico, Suriname, Moldova, Niger, and Argentina. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and […]