Home-based dialysis programme provides patient freedom
With the opening of the new Dialysis Unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital recently, there has already been significant improvements for some patients requiring dialysis. The new unit signalled the start of a new home-based dialysis programme which has led…
US court rejects banking associations challenge to Caribbean offshore tax compliance
From Caribbean360 The DOJ said that the Florida Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association had challenged the 2012 amendments to the Department of the Treasury’s interest-reporting regulations. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Thursday January 16, 2014, CMC – The United States…
Trinidad national on US “most wanted” list may be residing in Barbados
From Caribbean360 Andre Neverson has ties to Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Grenada, St. Vincent and Canada and US authorities are offering a US$25,000 reward for information leading directly to his arrest. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – United States law…
‘Shocking abuse of public trust’: Columbia University prof estimates $20tln hidden in tax havens
From RT World billionaires and mega rich companies stash trillions in so-called “treasure islands” special tax zones like the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, Jeffrey Sachs, head of Columbia University’s Earth Institute told RT at the Gaidar Forum….
Suriname experiences first “freak” hail storm in decades
By Marvin Hokstam From Caribbean360 National disaster officials Friday reported little or no damage was reported. There were also no reports of personal injuries even as citizens recounted stories of their cars and houses “being pelted with stones”. PARAMARIBO, Suriname,…
Yahoo’s Editor-In-Chief quits the company
By Paul Szoldra From Business Insider Yahoo’s Editor-in-Chief Jai Singh has quit the company just one day after CEO Marissa Mayer fired her COO Henrique De Castro, Kara Swisher of Re/code is reporting. “I can confirm he’s leaving Yahoo effective…
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South Florida premier of Guy Harvey’s documentary “Whale Sharks of the Yucatan”
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation From Out Door Hub Conservationist and world acclaimed marine artist Dr. Guy Harvey is bringing a whale of a tale to Nova Southeastern University¹s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, January 30th with the South…
Vatican refuses extradition of former Dominican Republic ambassador accused of abuse
From Caribbean360 The Polish archbishop, who was recalled to Rome after allegedly sexually abusing teenage boys in the Dominican Republic, is said to be covered by diplomatic immunity. VATICAN CITY, Italy, Friday January 17, 2014 – At a time when…
The harsh effects of being less well-off
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 Unemployment has risen in several countries affecting families across the board. They either have less collective income or those fortunate enough to be employed have to contribute to the survival of those without job…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
