Convention on tax assistance extended to Cayman
Article by Cayman Finance George Town, Grand Cayman – Representing a significant development in the Cayman Islands’ transparency framework, the OECD/Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters has been extended to the jurisdiction, and will become effective…
Journalist detained by Venezuela authorities then released
Miami Herald reporter freed by Venezuela after two days of detention From FOX News CARACAS, VENEZUELA – Venezuelan authorities on Saturday released a Miami Herald reporter they had detained two days earlier while he reported on the South American country’s…
Should Caribbean Politicians Tweet?
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor From Caribbean Journal The question keeps coming back – social media and Jamaican politicians; do they know how to use these communication tools to their advantage? Recently, it seems that whenever there is an…
Recognition for cooperation: a taxing process
By Martin Livingston, Partner, Maples and Calder, Cayman Islands More so than most other International Financial Centres, the Cayman Islands has been the pick of opposition by the heavyweight onshore contenders, especially when it comes to deflecting blame for the…
UK FATCA: Cayman Islands Automatic Exchange of Information Agreement signed
By Chris Tragheim From Deloitte Financial Services UK On 5 November 2013 the Cayman Islands Government became the first Overseas Territory (OT) to sign an agreement on automatic information exchange with the UK. The Agreement is similar to the recently…
UTC closes Cayman Funds
From Guardian Media As part of its ongoing commitment to our unit holders, the Unit Trust Corporation (UTC) is streamlining its operations to meet market changes, by pursuing opportunities that not only enhance its competitiveness but complement unitholders’ investment strategies….
Caribbean League – Major League Football
Caribbean League – Major League Football to be launched in 2015! The new MLF says —– Nets will shake!!! From Anguilla news Bridgetown, BARBADOS — A significant moment in the history of Caribbean football is expected to take place in…
Governor announces new appointments to Cayman’s Court of Appeal
Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, CB, is pleased to announce the appointments of The Right Honourable Sir Bernard Rix, The Honourable Sir George Newman and Mr John Martin, QC as Justices of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal. During…
Sammy’s question mark and Roach, Pollard out of tour
Sammy’s all round record puts question mark in his place in WI team By Bharath Ramaraj From cricketcountry Darren Sammy’s less-than impressive all-round records puts question mark on his place in West Indies’ Test team Although Darren Sammy is a…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
