AS this country commemorates Emanci-pation Day tomorrow, one activist believes business people of African descent in Trinidad and Tobago are not benefiting from economic opportunities as much as other ethnic groups.
Founder and director of the Black Agenda Project Organisation, Dr David Muhammad has expressed concern over Trinidad and Tobago’s decision not to sign on to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Caribbean arm.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has stated that should the bank be established in T&T, the requirement for employees to be paid tax-free salaries would be a tough condition for the country.