What’s next for China and Latin America?
By Nicolas Santo From EconomyChina What does a marvelous island in the Caribbean have in common with the freezing Argentinean Patagonia and the lush Brazilian Northeast? Let’s leave that question for now and jump back to 2004. In November of…
US provides ‘essential clarity’ on offshore tax compliance
From Caribbean360 The Treasury Department said the announcement provides foreign financial institutions (FFIs) located in these jurisdictions with the guidance they need prior to the upcoming registration deadlines. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, CMC – The United States Department of the…
Aereo infringes says international associations and copyright scholars to SCOTUS
By Barry Sookman From barrysookman.com On March 3 2014, a number of international and foreign associations and copyright scholars filed an Amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in the ABC, Inc. et al v. Aereo, Inc…
IDB provided US$2.8bn for Latin America, Caribbean climate change projects
From Caribbean360 The Inter-American Development Bank says it committed US$2.8 billion for projects that address climate change, sustainable energy and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. WASHINGTON D.C., CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says…
Jamaica finance minister presents J$539.35 billion dollar budget
Finance Minister Dr. Peter Phillips presented the estimates for the 2014-15 fiscal year, with J$404.6 billion earmarked for Recurrent expenses and J$134.6 billion for Capital spending. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday April 4, 2014, CMC – The Jamaica government has presented a…
Euromoney rankings recognise Deutsche Bank’s client relationships in the Cayman Islands
Deutsche Bank has been recognised for the quality of its customer service in the Cayman Islands in the prestigious Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2014. The Bank was awarded the accolade for ‘Best Relationship Management’ in the Cayman…
Work begins for Strategic Sports Advisory Group
A committee of public and private sector stakeholders is working closely with the Sports Ministry to address certain prioritised areas in the National Sports Policy and Strategic Plan. This group, which contributed to the work to develop the National Policy…
Cayman Islands Resort strives to save endangered Nassau Grouper
LOS ANGELES, California – “Nassau grouper are beautiful, they have personalities and they can be like friendly puppy dogs,” said Peter Hillenbrand, Owner of the Southern Cross Club in the Cayman Islands. “Unfortunately, these puppy dogs are easy to catch…
When you hear the phrase ‘Cayman Islands hedge fund,’ what comes to mind?
By Dan Murphy From Dairy Herd Commentary: Caribbean caper When you hear the phrase ‘Cayman Islands hedge fund,’ what comes to mind? Billionaires, financiers and venture capitalists, right? Now you can add (alleged) ‘animal activist group.’ One of the most…
Latest HSA workplace wellness programme kicks off
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is excited to be launching their 2014 employee wellness programme on Monday April 7th as a kick off on World Health Day. This workplace wellness programme titled ‘Take the Challenge – Be Fit:…
