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Covid-19

01 Aug
COVID-19 VACCINES IN THE WORKPLACE: A SECOND JAB

In my article in the 27th February 2021 issue of the Sunday Business Guardian, I provided my preliminary view on Covid-19 vaccination in the workplace. Since that time, the issue has become even more hotly debated, with many...

17 May
COVID-19 Update: Restrictions Update

The surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in Trinidad and Tobago has continued almost unabated over the past few weeks with new cases being reported by the hundreds each day.  This surge has exerted significant...

03 May
MHS COVID-19 TEMPORARY REMOTE OFFICE NOTICE

Dear Valued Clients,Over the past week we have noted with concern the rising number of daily cases and new variants.  We have also noted the appeals of the Prime Minister and our public health authorities to take all...

30 Apr
COVID-19 Update: Restrictions Update

To date, over half a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered globally. Developed and advanced countries, such as the United Kingdom and Israel, have been ahead of the curve in their efforts to manage the pandemic...

04 Mar
COVID-19 Update: Restrictions Update
On the 17th of February 2021, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) administered its first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers. While the path for vaccine sourcing and rollout is being finalised locally
06 Oct
Covid-19 and the tax residency implications of running a business remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the implementation of unprecedented governmental measures which are aimed at preserving the health and safety of the public.  One of the more significant and prolonged measures has been a restriction on international travel. This restriction has left employees stranded in countries other than their normal country of work, while triggering increased reliance on virtual meetings and remote work, as operations shift to innovative methods of conducting business. These shifts may indirectly have unforeseen implications on both individuals and companies from a tax residency perspective.
02 Sep
COVID-19 Update: Re-implementation of Restrictions

During the first and second quarters of 2020, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago experienced relative success in its attempt to “flatten the curve” by minimising the spread of Covid-19 within the country.  The implementation of measures of...