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‘Lord Chisholm’ accused of stealing more than $2 million from investors in TV startup scheme
From FOX 9 The self-proclaimed ‘Lord’ Colin Chisholm is accused of lying about a TV network in the Caribbean and stealing from its investors since 2004. (KMSP) – A Minnesota millionaire convicted of welfare fraud is now facing federal charges…
The Cayman Islands Introduces a New Vehicle: the Limited Liability Company
By Tim Clipstone, Jonathan Green, Julian Ashworth, Philip Ireland, Barry McGrath, Anthony Webster, Terence Ho, Paul Govier, Tom Katsaros Corporate, Finance, Investment Funds Cayman Islands From Maples The Cayman Islands published a bill for a new law on 18 December…
Almost half of hedge fund firms plan 2016 fund launch
From IFC Review Almost half of hedge fund firms plan to roll out a new hedge fund by the end of next year despite regulations challenging how they market, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) said this week, Reuters reports….
600 Cayman Islands families to benefit from DCFS gift donation programme
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received dozens of donations of wrapped gifts, baskets of groceries, gift certificates and cheque donations that will benefit some 600 families. The Gift Giving and Donation Programme seeks assistance from individuals…
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Historic drought affects 1 million people in Cuba
From teleSUR Rice production will only meet 60 percent of the amount required to satisfy national consumption due to the drought. Over one million people are being affected by a severe drought in Cuba, causing a major drop in rice…
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Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia found guilty in New Jersey for running cocaine ring
From Madaroad Jamaican dancehall artist “Flippa Mafia” was convicted Thursday for his role in an international drug ring that shipped “multiple kilograms” of cocaine from California to New Jersey and Philadelphia. Andrew K. Davis, also known as “Flippa Mafia,” “Flippa…
Turks and Caicos names new head of Financial Services Commission
From Caribbean Journal A new managing director Governor Peter Beckingham has appointed Niguel Streete as the next Managing Director of the Financial Services Commission, in accordance with the recommendation of the commission’s board. Streete brings over 20 years of experience…
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Air China to start Beijing – Havana – Montreal service
BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Air China will start Beijing – Montreal – Havana service on December 27, 2015, a southward extension to Havana of the carrier’s Beijing – Montreal service already started on September 29. With the extension,…
Cayman Islands: Premier rejects UK request for BO information
By Mossack Fonseca From Disclose TV Alden McLaughlin, the premier of the Cayman Islands, has denied the UK’s request for direct access (http://ideria.inube.com/blog/4684459/cayman-premier-rejects-uk-request-f… ) by its law enforcement agencies to beneficial ownership (BO) information in the Cayman Islands. Premier McLaughlin…
Obama commutes sentences of 95 prisoners, pardons 2 others
By Mike Sacks, From The National Law Journal President Barack Obama on Friday commuted sentences for 95 prisoners, more than doubling his total number of commutations since entering office in 2009. The grants are largely for nonviolent drug offenses involving…
