Maples Fund Services acquires Vistra Fund Services’ Hong Kong and Singapore offices
Acquisition further expands fund administration presence in Asia Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 September 2014): Maples Fund Services is acquiring the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of Vistra Fund Services (“Vistra FS”). The acquisition further expands the presence of Maples…
Will Disney take ‘Pirates 5’ Down under using ‘20,000 Leagues’ tax incentive?
By Kevyn Cortez from Movie News Guide An early 2015 shoot for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be film in Australia, is being considered by Disney. However, due to Australia pushing for legislation allowing…
Antigua seeking Chinese funds to establish local university
From Caribbean360 ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Tuesday August 26, 2014, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda is hoping that China will provide US$18 million towards the expansion of the Five Islands Secondary School to the University College Antigua. Prime Minister Gaston Browne,…
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LIAT’s Evans offers advice…
By Vernon Khelawan From Trinidad & Tobago Newsday LIAT’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Evans took time off from running the airline to offer some advice to Caribbean leaders about solving the perennial problem of air connectivity in the region…
Caribbean to receive assistance from China in several key areas
From Caribbean360 BEIJING, China, Thursday August 28, CMC – China has promised aid to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in a number of areas including adapting to climate change, energy, education and tourism. Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who…
Barbados, UNIDO to sign five-year partnership declaration
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday August 28, CMC – Barbados will sign a five-year partnership declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) early next month. The agreement will be signed by Prime Minister Freundel Stuart on the side-lines…
IMF says Grenada still facing ‘significant challenges’
From Caribbean360 IMF-740ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Thursday August 28, 2014, CMC – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation Wednesday ended a 10-day visit to Grenada warning that the local economy continues to face significant challenges from high unemployment, a large debt…
Bank of Jamaica governor says economic reform programme keeping inflation in check
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday August 28, 2014, CMC – Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), Brian Wynter, has praised the government’s economic reform programme (ERP) saying it has helped keep inflation to a low despite significant economic shocks…
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Cayman Islands police community meeting West Bay Police Station Community Meeting – West Bay Primary School Hall On THURSDAY 28th August 2014 at 7 pm – 8:30 pm, there will be a public meeting at the Sir John Cumber Primary…
Poverty in Latin America and Caribbean reduced by half: Study
From RTT News Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean has been reduced by almost half in the last decade, and the middle class grew by 82 million people, from 21 percent of the population in 2000 to 34 percent…
