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Month: August 2016

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Cayman Islands: Oxitec opinion survey results released [69% in favour]

A large majority of Grand Cayman residents support the public health programme known as the Friendly Aedes aegypti Project under way in West Bay. A recent opinion poll has revealed that 69 per cent of residents support this initiative, while…

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The Editor Speaks: Cybercrime bills

On the surface cybercrime bills sound good. They nearly always contain legislation to punish criminals who gain unauthorised access and interference to your computer with the intention of committing an offence. Unauthorised disclosure of password or access code, child pornography,…

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More capital from tax havens [inc Cayman Islands] poured into Vietnam

From Vietnam.net VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign businesses have invested in their own companies but have also contributed capital to thousands of Vietnamese companies. A report of the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) showed that Vietnam attracted $13 billion worth of foreign…

CU15G Player Perspective: Monique Hernandez (Cayman Islands)

The CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship gives players such as Cayman Islands midfielder Monique Hernandez (pictured) a great view of the positive things football can offer. ORLANDO, Florida – Prior to the start of the 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship, CONCACAF.com…

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Dispute Resolution Attorney joins Cayman Islands HSM Group

Dispute Resolution Attorney Joins HSM Group The HSM Group has added a new dispute resolution attorney, Mr. Kerrie Cox, to its expanding practice. Mr. Cox, a highly regarded attorney in the jurisdiction is bringing his experience to the commercial sector…

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Cayman Islands: No obligation to file inaccurate return to avoid failure to file penalty

By Charles (Chuck) Rubin From JDSupra Business Advisor A partnership was a partner in a Cayman Islands partnership – that investment made up most of its assets. The Cayman Islands partnership did not file a Form 1065 income tax return…

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New Cayman Islands Copyright Law in effect

From HSM IP LTD On 30 June 2016, the Copyright (Cayman Islands) Order 2015 and the Copyright (Cayman Islands) (Amendment) Order 2016 came into force.  They extend a customized version of Part 1 of the UK’s Copyright, Designs and Patents Act…

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Historic and legendary win by Usain Bolt– Jamaica PM Holness

From Office of Prime Minister Story Highlights Prime Minister Andrew Holness has labelled Usain Bolt’s third consecutive victory in the Olympics 100m finals as historic and legendary. “Bolt has etched his name as the greatest sprinter the world has ever…

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‘Cybercrime Bill will stifle free expression’

From Jamaica Observer Regional, international groups register disappointment at passage of legislation by St Vincent GONSALVES… says he is responsible to the Parliament rather than the media organisations (Arlene Martin – Wilkins) KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — Regional and international…

PAHO and UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean

From Turks & Caicos Sun Ministers of Health from the U.K. Overseas Territories (UKOTs) in the Caribbean ended a two-day meeting at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) last week by agreeing on new priorities for technical cooperation to…