Comments invited on Cayman Islands legislation to create beneficial ownership platform
The public is invited to submit comments on the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017, a key legislative amendment that would allow Cayman to develop a centralised platform for beneficial ownership information. The deadline for comments is close of business on Friday,…
Cayman Islands: Statement From The Department of Environment concerning the George Town navigational markers
The Department of Environment has recently come under considerable scrutiny and criticism for its apparent lack of response to requests for the replacement of navigational markers which demarcate the channel entrance to George Town Harbour and separate marine traffic from…
A.M. BestTV: Incoming U.S. administration’s tax plans capture Cayman attention
Cayman Captive Forum said Cayman’s local insurance expertise and infrastructure should help maintain its position as a leading insurance domicile. Experts at this year’s conference are discussing industry trends, market conditions and potential changes on the horizon, focusing mostly on…
World’s largest exposed fault covers area twice the size of Belgium
By Robin Andrews From IFL SCIENCE Faults are the arteries of earthquakes, and they can be found all over the planet – some small, some the size of nations. As reported in the journal Geology, the largest exposed single fault…
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Bahamas: Major ‘Pain’ to face Acevedo in The Caribbean Showdown
By BRENT STUBBS From Tribune242 Meacher Major has not fought since he knocked out Martin Anderson on April 8. But he’s looking forward to shaking off the ring rust against Puerto Rican Roberto Acevedo at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on…
Finally, some good news for the iPhone
By Max Greve From Seeking Alpha Apple iPhone sales have taken a hit from, among other things, the end of the USA phone subsidy system, which reduced prices by $450 at the point of sale. However, the key number was…
The meteoric rise that made the soccer world’s horrific plane crash so much worse
BY SAM LAIRD From Mashable When thousands of Brazilians packed a church and a soccer stadium in the city of Chapeco this Tuesday, they mourned what would have been a tragedy under any circumstances: A plane carrying the pride of…
Jovenel Moise wins presidential election in Haiti
From Caribbean News Now PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti — Jovenel Moïse, of Parti Haïtien Tèt Kale (Haitian Bald Head Party) and the chosen successor of former president Michel Martelly, won the first round of Sunday’s presidential election in Haiti with…
The West Antarctic ice shelf is breaking apart from the inside
By Josh Hrala, ScienceAlert From Business Insider Last year, a massive 583-square-kilometre (225-square-mile) chunk of the Pine Island Glacier — a vast section of ice that holds the West Antarctic ice sheet together — broke free, heading out into the ocean to…
Prince Harry’s most awkward moments from his Caribbean tour
By CORINNE HELLER From Enews Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images Awkward! That is the best word to describe several key moments from Prince Harry‘s Caribbean visit. Harry is on a two-week tour of the area. He is traveling on behalf of…
