Other Voices: Changes in Cayman could impact hedge fund compliance
by Hardin Compliance Consulting From Opalesque As of July 1, 2018, companies and limited liability companies incorporated or registered in the Cayman Islands are required to maintain a beneficial ownership register at their Cayman Islands-registered offices (or appointed service provider),…
Caribbean immigrant hands Trump administration a legal setback
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. July 4, 2018: A case filed by a Caribbean immigrant in detention has left the Trump administration facing a legal setback to its immigration policies. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, in Washington, D.C.,…
Internationally-affiliated Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority suggested to stem brain drain of trained, experienced aviation personnel
By Denis Chabrol From Demerawaves The Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Retired Lt.Col. Larry London on Tuesday floated the idea of setting up a Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) that is governed by its own regulations and…
Innovative countries in Europe 2
These are the 20 most innovative countries in Europe Part 2 By Fernando Belinchón, From Business Insider Each year, the European Commission publishes a report on innovation, ranking the different EU member countries. While this year has seen positive trends…
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Jamaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph inducted Into Wall of Fame
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, CMC – The Washington-based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) has inducted Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph into its “Wall of Fame” in commemoration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations. Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut,…
Mobile phone shock Horror! You could be risking your life by answering a cell phone whilst on charge… Industry scare-mongering or another urban legend?
NO PHONES IN KITCHEN PLEASE* Do you make calls or receive calls in your kitchen? My name is Dr. Ademola. Just 3 days ago my husband who also is a doctor shared the sad incidents of 6 individuals who were…
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Chinese workers helping build the new road to Costa Rica’s Caribbean
By Isabella Foster Villanueva From Costa Rican Times Costa Rica News – 105 Chinese workers have come to Costa Rica to expand the road to the Caribbean. At least 160 more will come in the next few months. The CHEC company…
5 islands in the Caribbean where you’ll be killed for committing certain crimes
By Farida Dawkins From Face2Face Africa Last Wednesday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Barbados outlawed capital punishment for murderers, deeming it unlawful. The High Court is no longer able to enforce the death sentence for those in Barbados…
Bahamas to launch digital currency
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is moving to introduce a pilot digital currency for the country. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest recently during The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference. He…
Australian scientists assembled the full koala genome. Here’s why that’s important.
BY SHANNON CONNELLAN From Mashable Koalas, the tree-dwelling marsupials found in eucalyptus forests and woodlands across Eastern Australia, is not just a cute and fluffy fascination for tourists. It’s also a perfect research subject for a group of dedicated scientists…
