The Editor Speaks: Being Independent
I was present on Sunday at St George’s Jamaican Independent/Emancipation Day Service and our leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush was there and in fine form when he spoke. He made the point that everyone of us wants to be…
Privy Council judgement broadens litigation scope – UK Law Gazette
In its recent decision in Crawford Adjusters v Sagicor General Insurance (Cayman) Ltd [2013] UKPC 17, the judicial committee of the Privy Council decided, by a majority of three to two, to depart from the long-established rule confining actions for…
Cayman Islands: FATCA – Taxing issues for self-administered funds
Article by Tim Frawley and Julian Ashworth From Maples and Calder Maples and Calder and Maples Fund Services representatives explain how US and UK Fatca will impact Cayman-based funds. The implementation of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (US…
Britain, France say ending Calais migrant crisis is ‘top priority’
AFP From Times of India Britain, France say ending Calais migrant crisis is ‘top priority’ PARIS: Ending the crisis that has seen thousands of attempts by migrants to reach England from Calais in recent weeks is a “top priority”, the…
REPORT: Attorney General of Texas indicted on securities fraud
By Jon Herskovitz And Dan Whitcomb, Reuters From Business Insider The attorney general of Texas has been indicted on securities fraud and other charges over an alleged scheme to mislead investors in a technology company, The New York Times and…
CARIBBEAN: Octogenarian made to sleep with dog, sustain beatings
From Kaieteur News (Guyana) KAIETEUR NEWS (GUYANA) – An 87-year-old woman who spent sleepless nights selling elastic in the city to ensure that her son had a comfortable life yesterday revealed how her only child repaid her. Cybil Smith of…
Jamaica launches new electronic procurement system
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — The government of Jamaica has launched the country’s first electronic procurement platform, which will improve the efficiency and quality of public procurement. The system was funded jointly by the government of Jamaica and…
Europe freezes Cayman mutual fund out
By The Financial Times From Journal Focus Mutual fund supervisors domiciled in the Cayman Islands, the United States, Hong Kong as well as Singapore deal with unpredictability over whether they could offer their funds throughout Europe complying with a judgment…
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The Editor Speaks: Forensic accountants?
We have many, many accountants here in the Cayman Islands but apparently no forensic accountants. Well, if there are, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) won’t employ them. In a story that appeared Friday (31) in the Cayman Compass and…
Cayman Islands Gender Affairs Minister pays courtesy call on BVI Minister for Health
By Adrianna J. Soverall From Ministry of Health and Social Development, Government of the Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertains a courtesy visit by Minister of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs of the…
