Cayman Islands added to the EU Blacklist — Private Fund Sponsor Update
By Robert Frastai, Aron Joy – Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP From JD SUPRA On February 18, 2020, the EU updated its list of non-cooperative and semi-cooperative jurisdictions, in terms of tax reporting transparency and economic substance standards. Cayman Islands slipped…
Nordic investors steer clear of Cayman Islands after tax blacklisting
By Rachel Fixsen From IPE The decision last week by European Union finance ministers to add the Cayman Islands along with three other countries or territories to the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions has prompted some Nordic asset owners…
Cayman: Affordable housing solutions sought
From Cayman Islands Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit. The Honorable Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands, stated that housing is the largest factor in the rising cost-of-living in the Cayman Islands, in his 2020/21 Budget Policy Statement at the Legislative…
Cayman: Honouring Women Month highlights need for gender equality
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is currently hosting a diverse programme of events and activities to celebrate Honouring Women Month (HWM). This year’s theme is #EachforEqual, as an equal world is an enabled world. “2020’s theme emphasises that our individual actions,…
Cayman – Island of Women: Life at home during our Maritime Years programme
Throughout Honouring Women Month, the National Gallery’s “Island of Women” programme of events encourages wider conversations around women’s contemporary and historical contributions to society. The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands unveiled their latest temporary exhibition, Island of Women, on…
Las Vegas splashes into warmer weather with another epic pool season
Escape the Cold with Pool Experiences You’ll Only find in Vegas LAS VEGAS – With a wide range of high-energy daylife experiences and tranquil retreats, visitors looking to shake off the winter blues can soak up the sunshine with sizzling entertainment…
Playing by the rules
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio February 23, 2020 by Paul McGowan Which is correct? Play by the rules if you want to win. Rules are meant to be broken. I suppose this question can only be answered when put in…
Cayman: Social Work Month will raise awareness
CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will focus on highlighting the primary importance of social workers past and present this month to celebrate Social Workers Month. “Our theme this year is ‘Social Workers Generations Strong,’ said…
Nuclear weapons and the 2020 Election: Why they deserve to be front and center
From New START to “Limited Nuclear Weapons,” The Debate Is More Urgently Needed Than Ever. CHICAGO, IL///NEWS ADVISORY///Why should nuclear weapons be a major focus of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign? Why aren’t they already? On March 2, the day…
Cayman: Alva Suckoo says Legislatures must respect separation of powers
by Alva Suckoo, MLA Members of the Legislature must respect the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. In particular, we cannot make public comments which may prejudice a matter that is under investigation and/or in the courts….