Middle Eastern Times

The influential Chinese businesswoman currently residing in St Kitts and Nevis could be seen parading around the country with massive security. As the elections of the small island Federation are approaching, Ying Jin- CEO of Caribbean Galaxy is making more public appearances than ever to show her influence over the political environment. Many locals are sceptical about her security circle asking questions as why a businesswoman requires Special Protection Force (SPF) as she roams around. St Kitts and Nevis- the smallest country in the Western Hemisphere, has a small criminal ratio. Considering its peaceful environment, even the government ministers walk free around the country without requiring any major security personnel. The tranquil environment of the country raises huge questions about the reasons why Ying Jin is always surrounded by numerous body guards. Many people believe that she is afraid of public outrage as she along with some influential personalities of the country car

The fuss over the construction of an ultra-luxury prison in St Kitts and Nevis is not getting over. The government is under allegations of corruption and fraud over building a prison costing the country EC $3 billion (US $1.1 billion).   In order to understand the details, the Middle Eastern Times asked for developers’ responses on this matter. Over 20 individuals responded/commented and provided statements expressing their viewpoint on the construction of an expensive prison in the country or in other words biggest scam in St Kitts and Nevis history. We will be publishing public views in a series of articles. One of the individuals, while talking about the construction of the $3 billion prison project, stated that “it is the biggest ever fraud” which is taking place in St Kitts and Nevis’ history.   The developer stated that a prison can be constructed in less than EC $45 million, but EC $3 billion prison project shows how huge the level of corruption and scam is taking place in St K

As the elections of St Kitts and Nevis are predicted momentarily, politicians are well expected to use a wide range of persuasions and spinning techniques. The current Prime Minister, Dr Timothy Harris, repeatedly published a picture of his "Good Governance Agenda" which outlines 12 laws enacted or amended by the administration led by him.     Let's begin with the first point that underscores the introduction and passing of the Freedom of Information Act.     How St Kitts and Nevis PM is contradicting the Freedom of Information Act?   The actions of the Prime Minister showcase how he contradicts the Act. The Act is only in the books, while in reality, no person can access any particular information that the highest office holds.   A developer based in St Kitts said that he had applied to get information on a prison project under the Freedom of Information Act. He stated that he applied to obtain information concerning the prison project given to the Caribbean Galaxy in ex

History is evident that each day thousands of articles are published against the government, and they only reply to those articles that have credible information. St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) recently made a statement refuting the claims of the Middle Eastern Times.  It shows how closely the government is monitoring the Middle Eastern Times and is worried about further revelations.  In an additional exclusive update, a St Kitts and Nevis based developer, on a condition of anonymity, said that the government of St Kitts and Nevis is trying to hide a scam totalling the US $1.1 billion by just contracting a prison in St Kitts. The entire development projects are put on a standstill, and all developers are in blues.The government has diverted its attention from projects of concern, instead major focus is being paid to construct a prsion at huge cost. “In a bid to construct luxurious 5-star hotel Park Hyatt, St. Kitts and Nevis government approved only 600 ci

Busting millions of dollar money laundering scam in St Kitts and Nevis exposed top-level political position holders, including Prime Minister and head of the CIU Unit. Information leak revealed that Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris and Les Khan - CEO of Citizenship by Investment Unit, are part of millions of dollar money laundering scam.  The scam is being peddled by the owner of Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Ying-Jin, who has a strong connection with Les Khan and PM Harris. The leak revealed that Ying Jin’s husband is a billionaire in China and possesses a very high amount of unaccounted money (black money) in China, which he is converting into accounted by taking construction projects in St Kitts and Nevis and selling passports at lowest costs (over 50% reduction) she tops up the remaining amount from Chinese black money, so on every application she converts US $100,000 black money into white.  The entire scam is taking place under the eyes of Timothy Harris and Les Khan. As per leak

Caribbean Galaxy CEO Ying Jin and CIU Unit CEO Les Khan Dubai: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Les Khan has become implicated in an alleged scam worth US $165 million from a prison construction project in St Kitts.   Caribbean Galaxy - a construction firm based in St Kitts and Nevis has a contract to construct a prison. The government has provided the company with 5,500 citizenship applications as compensation for completing the prison project with applicable government fees, reveals an agent based in Dubai. In a bid to acquire this contract, the CEO of Caribbean Galaxy, Ying Jin, CEO of CIU Les Khan had an obscured agreement that on the sale of each citizenship, Ying Jin would pay the US $10,000 to CEO Les Khan - which he will reportedly share the sum with Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Timothy Harris, totalling over the US $55 million and her company (Caribbean Galaxy) will subsequently generate revenue of US $20,000 on sale of each citize

Everyone is facing change, but a whole generation of young people will bear the brunt of COVID-19’s economic fallout for decades to come. This is a moment when successful companies and business leaders must present real and immediate solutions to help retool and retrain these young people to harness their talents and pave a new path forward. Even before the pandemic, the fortunes of young workers were not faring well around the world. When global growth rates were rising, an estimated 70.9 million young people languished unemployed in 2017, bringing the global youth unemployment rate to 13.1 per cent. According to the  International Labour Organization , labour force participation rate of young people (aged 15–24) has continued to decline; young people are three times as likely as adults (25 years and older) to be unemployed. This is partly because their limited work experience counts against them when they are applying for entry-level jobs. But there are also major structural barriers

Dubai Government in its latest tourist guidelines announced that anyone without a confirmed return ticket won’t be allowed to enter the city. Because of this sudden update, hundreds of tourists were left stranded at Dubai international airport on Wednesday and Thursday. These passengers got into trouble because they were not carrying a return ticket, as per new entry requirements. The circular that was issued on October 15 stated, "Passengers with visit and tourist visas arriving (in) Dubai without a return ticket will be not be permitted entry, and it is the sole responsibility of the airline to arrange and cover the cost of a ticket/ flight to return their passenger to the country of origin." According to the circular, Dubai airport has asked the airlines to repatriate tourists arriving in the United Aarab Emirates without a confirmed return ticket. Reportedly, Because of this announcement, more than 300 passengers, majorly from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afgh

As work from home becomes the new normal globally, the Emirate of Dubai has launched a new programme that allows professionals across the globe who are working remotely to relocate to and live in Dubai, while continuing to work for an employer in their home country. People will stand to benefit from Dubai’s zero income tax for individuals. The government of Dubai said on Wednesday that this programme will allow remote workers and their families to relocate, on an annual basis, to Dubai, which promises ‘a strong digital infrastructure’. The criteria to be eligible for this programme is a passport with minimum six months validity, a salary of a minimum of US $5,000 per month, proof of employment from the current employer with a one-year contract validity, last month’s payslip and bank statement of three preceding months. Individuals will also need to have health insurance with UAE coverage validity. global pandemic has changed how we live and work. As multinationals and leading start-ups

There has been around a 40% increase in bookings on travel portals ahead of the long weekend starting Friday and brought rare cheer to the industry that has been among the worst-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, people aware of the matter said. Travellers have begun to opt for homestays and travelling to nearby places since the government began easing restrictions imposed on movement to check the pandemic spread, they added. This has reflected in the number of bookings made since September. More bookings were expected as people are slowly moving from essential to leisure travel. Over the years, long weekends have been the most lucrative for the travel industry. While 2020 has had more long weekends compared to 2019, travel had come to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to online travel agency yatra.com, there has been a demand for homestays and cottages this weekend beginning with Gandhi Jayanti on Friday. Travellers are preferring holidaying in secluded areas at drivable