We need more than reform: Corporate tax dodging another capitalist innovation
By Pete Dolack From Counterpunch Competition takes many forms in capitalism. Financial engineering by corporations to avoid paying taxes is one aspect of this competition — under the rigors of market competition, evading responsibility is an innovation to be emulated….
St Vincent’s Argyle airport update
Peter Binose From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Friday June 13, 2014 – I have visited the airport three times every week during the last two months. Recently I watched with my new ‘Sunagor 30- 160X70 binoculars’ from the base of…
Thomas Cook in five-figure settlement following ‘nightmare’ Caribbean holiday
From Travel Mole Thomas Cook has paid out £50,000 to a couple whose Caribbean beach wedding was ruined by sickness at their four-star hotel. The tour operator agreed to pay the compensation after the couple took legal action after falling…
China spends billions to fund Caribbean ambition
By Han Shih From South China Post China’s ties with the Caribbean have strengthened because of the region’s proximity to the US and major maritime trade routes. Photo: AFP China’s rising interest in the Caribbean is being backed by billions…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
It’s clear that the future of Bitcoin is not in the US
By Rob Wile From Business Insider If you’re reading this story in the U.S., you’re probably someone who’s heard a lot about Bitcoin, but doesn’t know anyone who actually owns any. If you’re a European reading this story outside the…
US Supreme Court rules in favor of worldwide discovery against foreign sovereigns
From Steptoe & Johnson LLP In Republic of Argentina v. NML Capital Ltd., the US Supreme Court held that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) does not bar discovery into a foreign sovereign’s assets and allowed a judgment creditor broad,…
Sun emits 3 powerful X-Class solar flares in 2 Days
By Andrew Freedman From Mashable Starting on June 10, the sun emitted a series of powerful solar flares, known as “X-Class” flares, which were observed in brilliant colors by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. The flares erupted from the left side…
First place for Cayman
Last week the Cayman Kids Dressage Team learned that they had won the top spot in the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s 2014 Dressage Competition. In the last few weeks, FEI ‘I’ and USEF ‘S’ judge, Jeanne McDonald, has travelled to Barbados,…
Sorry, taxis: you’re history
By Chris Taylor From Mashable Op-Ed This post reflects the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of Mashable as a publication. Dear taxi driver: Am I talking to you? Yes, I’m talking to you. Sorry, I bet you…
