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The amount of funds flowing through Jamaica’s registered charities topped $4 billion last year, new reviews of the sector show. The flow of those funds have long been a concern to money laundering regulators with charities, as a composite, seen as...

More than five years ago, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) sounded the alarm for Friendly Societies and the potential risk of financial loss to members.

Why Bermuda's annual Cup Match is more than a holiday. It's the commemoration of the abolishment of enslavement on the beautiful island.

Inspired by a doctor who coined the phrase “national health service” in 1910, John Tomley took steps to pilot the first ever national health…

Acting Registrar of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Brent Gittens (centre) and patrons, sampling some of the food items on sale at the Co-operatives M ...

Dear Editor, Woodes Rogers arrived in Nassau in 1729 for his second tour of duty as governor of The Bahamas. In his commission, he was given specific instructions to establish a general assembly to pass laws as the need arose. He issued a proclamation on August 25, 1729 calling for the election of freeholders in

The Chelsea Pitch Owners are not a body that has been considered for having any relevance to other sports or indeed outside Chelsea Football Club. But the way they operate is of interest to anyone wanting to ensure the long term health and well being of sports clubs in this country and in particular the future of County Cricket in Yorkshire.

One of Australia's biggest bands lands in town.

In acknowledgement of Black History Month, The Royal Gazette continues the publication of stories throughout February on African-American, Black Bermudian and global African people, events and ins...

Entrepreneurs in Barbados are being encouraged to join forces as they seek to grow their market share locally and expand into new markets.The Cooperatives Department has embarked on a mission to help them do just that.On Friday, the department, which falls under the Ministry of Energy and Business, held a Cooperatives Market Day at Baobab Tower in Warrens, providing an opportunity for some 20 entrepreneurs, who are either already part of a cooperative or will soon be members of one, to showcase ...