US tax ruling threatens commodity mutual funds in the Cayman Islands
Another story on this serious problem that is looming for us Commodity prices could come under severe pressure if the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decides to revoke previous rulings that have allowed mutual funds to pour over $50-billion into…
Dark energy camera snaps first images ahead of survey
The highest-resolution camera ever built has begun its quest to pin down the mysterious stuff that makes up nearly three-quarters of our Universe. The Dark Energy Survey’s 570-million-pixel camera will scan some 300 million galaxies in the coming five years….
Mother-to-daughter womb transplant ‘success’ in Sweden
Two Swedish women could be able to give birth using the wombs in which they were carried, doctors say, hailing the world’s first mother-to-daughter uterus transplants. The weekend procedures were completed by more than 10 surgeons at Sweden’s University of…
Cayman Islands new work permit fees
Following a revision to the Cayman Island budget, higher work permit fees entered into force on September 13, 2012, the government has confirmed. The changes, introduced as part of the islands’ revised budget, are contained in the Immigration (Amendment) (No….
Tower Marketing champions healthcare conference
Cayman’s annual 20/20 Healthcare Conference, now in its third year, will again be considerably boosted by the sponsorship and event management skills of Tower Marketing, who are pleased to announce they will again be a Premium sponsor of the event…
Chamber Imparts Supervisory/Management Transition Skills
It becomes increasingly important for employees, especially those transitioning to new roles, to continue to equip themselves with the necessary skills to ensure success in their organisations. It is for this reason that the Chamber’s Professional Development & Training Centre…
CIB3 to be seriously investigated under new head and “Supergrass” axed
First story from Private Eye A recent article on the CIB3 anti-corruption squad of which Martin Bridger, who headed up our own fiasco Operation Tempura, was a part. Grass stains It finally looks as if Scotland Yard will be forced…
The face of Fab-Fetale Island Exclusive Model Management & Modelles Magnifique Training School
What is the Official Face of Fab-Fetale Island Exclusive Model Management & Modelles Magnifique Training School? The face of the agency and the training school is a prestigious title bestowed upon any model trainee who exudes the qualities of discipline,…
Cayman Top Offshore Domicile for Captives
The Cayman Islands has been granted top billing of “Offshore Domicile of the Year” at the 2012 Captive Live conference in Chicago. Hosted by Captive Review magazine, the conference hosts more than 400 captive management professionals and captive owners from…
Private Eye Magazine exposes News International’s compliance “Blue Book”
Published under “Street of Shame” AFTER the phone-hacking scandal shamed News International and shut the News of the World, Rupert Murdoch promised to cleanse the company. And lo, his lawyers at NI have duly produced The Blue Book, a summary…
