Haitian and Dominican Customs Officers receive joint training on transnational crime and corruption
Twenty customs officers from Haiti and the Dominican Republic have strengthened their trade facilitation capacity following a 2-week training programme on “Techniques to fight against transnational fiscal crimes and corruption” imparted by the Scuola di Polizia Tributaria (Tax Police School)…
Scottish leader rules out second independence referendum this year
From Wn.com First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out holding a second Scottish independence referendum this year but said another ballot remained “highly likely,” The Guardian reported. Sturgeon suggested to STV News that she would wait to see the direction…
How Putin engineered Russia’s return to superpower status
By Joshua Keating, Slate From Business Insider “The Russians can’t change us or significantly weaken us,” Barack Obama said on Dec. 16, during his final press conference as president. “They are a smaller country. They are a weaker country. Their economy…
UK’s Brexit approach is not muddled at all, says Theresa May
By Matthew Taylor From The Guardian PM defends her government’s approach against charge by Sir Ivan Rogers, the UK ambassador to the EU who quit last week Theresa May has denied the government’s approach to Brexit is muddled and indicated…
Cayman Islands Premier’s New Year Message 2017
2017 New Year’s Message By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA As we clear away the torn wrapping paper, take down the decorations and swear to go on a diet after the indulgences of the Christmas season, the start…
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CTO: Challenging year for tourism
From Guardian TT BRIDGETOWN, Barbados—Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Hugh Riley has described 2016 as an impressive, yet challenging year for Caribbean tourism. “We have seen a rise in tourist arrivals when compared to our record year…
Christmas message 2016
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA “I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” That is a quote from the Christmas classic A Christmas Carol written 173 years ago, but the…
Caribbean Exports celebrates regional exporting excellence
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, December 6, 2016. The West India Biscuit Company Limited (WIBISCO), widely known for their baked goods such as biscuits and cookies, copped the Caribbean Exporter of the Year Award last night at the 2nd Caribbean Exporter of the…
Brexit: potential effects on economic crime
Authors: Kathleen Harris, Stuart Baker, Michael J Atkinson Contributed by Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP From ILO Introduction Legislation Economic uncertainty Relationship with EU law enforcement bodies Introduction The June 23 2016 decision by British voters to leave the European…
UK: Lord Mayor: The City will bounce back from Brexit but we need ‘greater clarity’ from Theresa May
By Ouerdya Ait Abdelmalek, AFP From Business Insider LONDON — The Brexit vote has shaken the City of London but will not destroy it despite creating uncertainty, according to the newly-installed Lord Mayor. Speaking at his offices opposite the Bank…
