Grenada fears increase in APD will have serious implications for regional tourism
From Caribbean360 The increase in the controversial tax, which goes into effect next year, comes at a time when tourist arrivals from the UK are already in decline. ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government says it is disappointed…
Gleaner article: FATCA: rapidly becoming global model for combating offshore tax
By Dayle Blair, Guest Columnist The Gleaner, Jamaica Who else is following in FATCA’s footsteps? THE FOREIGN Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is an important development in US efforts to improve tax compliance, with the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) focusing…
Opinion: Cayman medical tourism facility nearing completion
By Roddy Heyliger To The Daily herald Dear Editor, Cayman Islands multimillion dollar medical tourism venture is nearing completion with an official opening of the US $80-million hospital scheduled for February 25, 2014 and the first patients already booked and…
10 Amazing Facts About Jamaica
From Atlanta Black Population With a population of 2.7 million people, Jamaica is the largest English speaking country in the Caribbean and the third largest in the Western Hemisphere excluding the U.S. and Canada. Music Industry Jamaica’s music industry…
Mandela’s death overshadows African, Caribbean and Pacific countries meeting
From Caribbbean360 PHOTO: ACP Secretary General Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni addressing the Council Peter Richards BRUSSELS, Belgium, Tuesday December 10, 2013, CMC – The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of countries Tuesday began a two-day meeting here overshadowed by the…
WHO sees first chikungunya cases in western hemisphere
From medixalxpress Cases of chikungunya have occurred on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, marking the first time the mosquito-borne disease has spread in the western hemisphere, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday. “As of 10 December 2013,…
Heading to the Caribbean? – new welcome details from Cuba
By Sail-World Cruising If you’re thinking of sailing the Caribbean any time soon, you’ll want to read this. A couple of weeks ago we brought you news of the new friendliness of Cuba towards cruising sailors. Now a delighted Jose…
David Simon & Treme
Season 4 HBO Interview – completed in November 2013 Q: You open Season 4 on Election Day 2008, which was a momentous day for America. Why did you choose to begin the final season on that day? DAVID SIMON: Obviously…
Job Opportunity: Montserrat
Vacancy: Community Development Officer, Social Services, Montserrat The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Community Development Officer, Social Services, within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Government of Montserrat. JOB PURPOSE…
How Bernie Madoff cheated his clients even after they died
By Steven Perlberg Nothing dogs a good ponzi scheme like the death of a client. But for Bernie Madoff’s henchman, all you had to was (allegedly) draw up a new account. Bloomberg’s Erik Larson was on the scene for the…
