Regulatory amendments for compliance with and enforcement of the Common Reporting Standard in the Cayman Islands
From pwc In brief The Cayman Islands government recently approved the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (Second Tranche). The primary purpose of the Second Tranche is to ensure effective implementation of the Common…
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Cayman Islands PFL/GPFL Playoffs: Fourth round review
PFL and GPFL semis set for Saturday Facing brisk north westerly winds and threatening skies, the young primary school stars participating in the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and the Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs left it all…
Aureum Re is formed on Cayman Islands; will reinsure annuity business
From Intelligent Insurer A new reinsurance company has been formed on the Cayman Islands focused on the reinsurance of fixed annuities, variable annuities and supplemental contracts issued by US insurers. Aureum Reinsurance Company has been registered as a Class D Reinsurance…
The Editor Speaks: If you want to feel good go to Keswick
Keswick is a very picturesque small town in Wales in Great Britain. If you want to feel good go there. Even when it is raining – and it is the majority of the time. But when the sun comes out…
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CFU boss backs FIFA World Cup expansion
By Neto Baptiste From Antigua Observer President of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Gordon Derrick, has welcomed the increase in teams competing in the 2020 World Cup, hoping that the move will open up more opportunities for Caribbean teams to…
Cayman Islands Kittiwake’s sixth sinking anniversary
January 5th marked six years since the ex-USS Kittiwake was sunk off the west coast of Grand Cayman. The shipwreck and artificial reef still remains as the number one thing to do in West Bay on TripAdvisor! The USS Kittiwake…
Cayman Islands Garden Club Family Fun Day announced
A family fun day will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Sunday (January 22nd) with entertainment for all. The Garden Club of Grand Cayman in conjunction with the Botanic Park is holding the event. The fun…
Haitian and Dominican Customs Officers receive joint training on transnational crime and corruption
Twenty customs officers from Haiti and the Dominican Republic have strengthened their trade facilitation capacity following a 2-week training programme on “Techniques to fight against transnational fiscal crimes and corruption” imparted by the Scuola di Polizia Tributaria (Tax Police School)…
Cayman Islands police officers assaulted
Police officers assaulted or sustain injuries while making arrests in three separate incidents this weekend, 14-15 January By Jacqueline Carpenter from RCIPS Three officers sustained injuries while carrying out arrests over the weekend, and two others were also assaulted, in…
The evolution of independent governance and board diversity
From hedgeweek Individuals who serve as independent non-executive directors, like it or not, operate in a role which is constantly evolving. This evolution is not only in parallel with changes in investment funds business but also in terms of regulation…
