By Leslie Manison A number of studies have concluded that Southern European countries in particular have experienced growing inequality since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2007. “Since the start of the crisis, market processes have been primarily responsible for the worsening of income inequalities in all European countries, and especially in Southern Europe,” says economist Michele Raitano. And a recent IMF paper states that “Our (IMF) results also show that corruption and poor governance are associated with higher inequality and lower inclusive growth”. This article looks at the inequalities that have developed in Cyprus in recent years and the role government policies has played in influencing these developments. Since 2008 there has been a distinct increase in income inequality in Cyprus with the European Commission stating in its 2017 Country Report on Cyprus that “Inequality has been rapidly increasing in recent years and remains a source … [Read more...] about How government policies are driving growing inequalities
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Guam’s Village News for May 12, 2018
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Guam's Village News for May 12, 2018 See announcements from village mayors regarding trash, night markets, hula classes and more. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Pacific Daily News Published 2:57 p.m. ChT May 11, 2018 | Updated 3:00 p.m. ChT May 11, 2018 CLOSE Sustaining the ifit trees Rick Cruz, PDN CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Want to know what else is happening on Guam? Our "What you need to know" stories will keep you updated with the weather and events in the community. See this weekend's version here. Be sure to check back every day. AGANA HEIGHTS Mayor Paul M. … [Read more...] about Guam’s Village News for May 12, 2018
$25 charge proposed for non-electronic business tax filing
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest $25 charge proposed for non-electronic business tax filing A bill that would require mandatory electronic filing of business privilege tax also proposes $25 charge if the filing is done physically at Rev and Tax. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Haidee V Eugenio, [email protected] Published 5:28 p.m. ChT May 10, 2018 CLOSE Bills lawmakers author and introduce go through a series of steps at the Guam Legislature before becoming a law. Shawn Raymundo CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE A bill that would require the electronic filing of business privilege taxes, effective December 2018, … [Read more...] about $25 charge proposed for non-electronic business tax filing
Guam’s Village News from mayors’ offices
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Guam's Village News from mayors' offices Mayor's offices announced info on junk car and white goods removals, bingo, Zumba and hula fitness classes. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Pacific Daily News Published 9:41 a.m. ChT April 27, 2018 | Updated 10:01 a.m. ChT April 27, 2018 CLOSE This five-day event showcasing cultures on Guam and the islands of Micronesia will be held beginning May 2-6 at Paseo de Susana, Hagåtña. Pacific Daily News CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE ALL VILLAGES Report suspicious activity to the Guam Police Department. Call your mayor’s … [Read more...] about Guam’s Village News from mayors’ offices
POLITICO London Playbook: Syria response — Good Friday Agreement anniversary — Bad day for Amber
Press play to listen to this article By TOM MCTAGUE Send tips here | Subscribe for free | View in your browser Good Monday morning. I’m Tom McTague, POLITICO’s chief U.K. correspondent, filling in for Jack Blanchard until next week. Email me at [email protected] or find me on Twitter @tommctague. DRIVING THE DAY TRUMP READIES SYRIA RESPONSE: Overnight, Donald Trump said he was preparing to announce his response to the latest alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria. Trump warned reporters that the attack on Saturday night needed to be met “forcefully.” Speaking at the White House late last night — early evening in Washington — Trump said he would make his decision “tonight or very shortly thereafter.” United Nations vote: Reports out of New York early this morning said the the U.S. was planning to call a U.N. Security Council vote today for a new inquiry into the use of chemical weapons … [Read more...] about POLITICO London Playbook: Syria response — Good Friday Agreement anniversary — Bad day for Amber