No fines deducted through “Cayman Tax”
From Brussels Times No fine has yet been imposed for the non-declaration of offshore legal schemes. The point is reported in Le Soir on Tuesday, on the basis of a response given by the Finance Minister, Johan Van Overtveldt (N-VA),…
Act to end slavery on Anti-Racial Discrimination Day
From Joanna Ewart-James, Freedom United Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day dedicated to combatting racism and racial discrimination. The UN notes that discriminatory practices are widespread, particularly affecting migrants and refugees as well…
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IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
Rome, 21 March 2018– On World Water Day 2018, a new report released by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems in developing countries helps farmers reduce the impact from floods, droughts and water…
Ride for the Challenge
Cayman Islands Equestrians Ride for the Challenge By Eve van den Bol From CIEF The Cayman portion of the annual international equestrian competition among the Caribbean Islands of Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Antigua and the Cayman Islands took place this…
ACCA USA and Institute of Caribbean Studies to release new report at Embassy reception
– The release of the joint report will be celebrated with an event at the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago – NEWS PROVIDED BY ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) WASHINGTON, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —…
Gadgets of the week
These are the 7 gadgets and tech accessories I wouldn’t travel without By Brandt Ranj, Insider Picks From Business Insider The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get…
These 9 films prove Caribbean cinema is on the rise
By KAÉCHE LIBURD From okayafrica A recap of nine standout films hailing from the Caribbean featured at this year’s Pan-African Film Festival. Islanders made their mark on films from all geographic regions at the 2018 Pan-African Film Festival. This festival’s…
TRAPPIST planets may have too much water to be habitable
By Michael Irving from New Atlas Life as we know it can’t exist without water, so the search for extraterrestrial life often begins as a search for water. A new study on the density of the seven planets in the…
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Woman charged with Obtaining Property by Deception from the Cayman Islands Needs Assessment Unit
From RCIPS On Tuesday, 20 March, a woman, aged 64 of George Town, was arrested and formally charged with Providing False Information to a Public Officer and Obtaining Property by Deception. The woman is alleged to have fraudulently obtained $30,000…
