Bermuda among busiest jurisdictions for offshore Private Equity deals
From Offshore Bankers The number of M&A transactions involving Private Equity (PE) investment in Bermuda in the first three quarters of this year has already eclipsed that seen in all of 2014,according to a report released today by Appleby, one…
GFSC recognises use of technology in due diligence process
From Guernsey Financial Services Commission The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued annexes to its handbooks for Financial Services Businesses and Prescribed Businesses on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing on the use of technology in the customer due…
US Facility fights sanction for barring gay wedding
By Joel Stashenko, From New York Law Journal ALBANY – A couple who were fined by the state for refusing to rent out their banquet facilities for gay weddings is being asked to compromise their constitutional right to oppose same-sex…
Against the odds, Caribbean doubles down for 1.5 degree deal in Paris
By Zadie Neufville IPS From iCrowdNewswire KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov 23 2015 (IPS) – Negotiators from the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are intent on striking a deal to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial levels, but many…
Scalia sees slippery slope after historic [US] gay-rights ruling
By Tony Mauro, From The National Law Journal Justice contends there’s no limit on court protection of other minority groups. Justice Antonin Scalia delivers a speech to first year law students at Georgetown Law Center, on Monday, November 16, 2015….
PETER WICKHAM: Well done, St Kitts!
By Peter W. Wickham, From Barbados Nation news “A person who is appointed Prime Minister under the Constitution shall, subject to subsection (2) of this section, hold office for a term of five years” and “A person shall not be…
Cayman Islands Premier announces death of Julia Hydes/ Acting Governor’s statement
Statement on death of Aunt Julia Hydes By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 30 November, 2015 It is with deep regret and sadness that I mark the passing of Aunt Julia Almeria Hydes this morning. We have truly…
Grand Turk Development Enterprise announces the signing of an agreement to facilitate bringing new manufacturing opportunities to Grand Turk
Nov 17, 2014 – Grand Turk, TCI, BWI – Paul Day of Grand Turk Development Enterprise (GTDE) announced today that he has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Howard D. Nash of Creative Investment Holdings Ltd. to assist him…
Courtyard by Marriott New Kingston opening Tuesday
From Jamaica Observer The new Courtyard by Marriott New Kingston Jamaica hotel. AFTER two years under construction, the Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston Jamaica hotel will officially open on Tuesday. The 129-room hotel will increase the visitor accommodation count in the…
