American World Clinics executives eye $200 million medical center for The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — Executives from the global health care venture American World Clinics (AWC) are in The Bahamas this week to discuss the establishment of the country’s biggest medical tourism site — a $200 million-plus venture to create over 200…
Terrorizing the economy
by Laura Flanders, counterpunch Of Bombings and Tax Havens Two acts of cruelty claimed lives this tax day. One was criminal, bloody and shocked a nation. The other was routine, legal and potentially way more deadly. They both rely on…
Germany raps UK Tax Havens
From German Herald Finance ministers in Germany have taken Britain to task over UK-dependent Caribbean tax havens where tens of thousands of German companies have set up offices to avoid paying taxes at home. A ‘post box’ companies scandal has…
Shakira wants judge to throw out $250M lawsuit filed against her by ex-boyfriend
By Billy Nilles, ZAP2it Shakira’s facing down a $250M lawsuit from an ex-boyfriend who claims he’s responsible for her success, but the international pop star is fighting back. She’s filed court papers in Manhattan, requesting the suit be thrown out,…
Truth and lies in the Cayman Islands: Tax haven’s former police chief calls for corruption inquiry documents to be released
Paul Peachey, The UK Independent For the career diplomat nearing retirement, there are worse postings than the Cayman Islands. The grand residence of the Governor – who is appointed in London – backs on to the white sands of Seven…
Photos Show ‘Persons of Interest’ in Boston Marathon Bombings
By Todd Beamon Federal officials on Wednesday were seeking two men as “persons of interest” in the Boston Marathon terror bombings and they distributed photographs [originally] for “law enforcement eyes only” that show the men carrying a duffel bag and…
Dominican Republic’s newest athletics star to attend Cayman Invitational
Nineteen year old Olympic silver medalist Luguelin Santos is another top name from the world of athletics who will be visiting Cayman next month to compete in the second annual Cayman Invitational track and field meet, taking place on 8th…
Cayman Islands: Final draft bill to be tabled Summer 2013
From Data Guidance A final draft of the Cayman Islands’ Data Protection Bill 2012 is close to completion, following comments received during a public consultation period that took place last year, DataGuidance has learnt. Jan Liebaers, the Deputy Information Commissioner,…
Mitch McConnell posted this image mocking Democrats for losing on gun control
From Grace Wyler, Business Insider Republican Minority Leader Mitch wasted no time mocking his Democratic counterpart Harry Reid Wednesday over the Senate’s failure to pass a bipartisan gun control bill that would have expanded background checks for gun purchases. Moments…
Cayman Finance welcomes Tax Forum Assessment
Cayman Finance welcomes the recent independent assessment by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, which demonstrated that standards for transparency and tax information have been properly implemented in the Cayman Islands. “Cayman Finance is…
