T&TEC rules flouted for ex-AG
By Aniks Gumbs CCN Senior Multimedia Investigate Journalist From Trinidad Express newspapers FORMER attorney general Anand Ramlogan is among selected customers who benefitted from the hefty reduction of major contracting fees at debt-ridden State-owned Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC)….
1MDB settled: Was it Cayman, Ananda, or private investors?
From FMT News The Finance Ministry changes its mind again on who helped to settle 1MDB’s RM2 billion loan. PETALING JAYA: In the latest disclosure on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) controversy, second finance minister Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadziah told…
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Cayman Islands work permits reduced but you must be a farmer Work permit for non-Caymanian farmers and farm assistants has been cut almost in half. The cost now of obtaining these yearly permits are now $300 on Grand Cayman and…
Grand Cayman Airport’s new advertising programme welcomes tourists to Cayman holidays
From Speed Search Job A brand new community showcase and advertising programme has been unveiled by the Cayman Islands Airport Authority at Owen Roberts International Airport. When arriving to Cayman Islands holidays, travellers will be able to see the new…
Caribbean gov’ts must revisit APD issue
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner Remember Air passenger duty (APD), the ticket tax that the United Kingdom continues to levy on all passengers leaving its shores by air? One year ago, the Caribbean won a famous, if partial victory….
Healthcare tourism on the rise in the Caribbean
From Caribbean News Now GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Healthcare tourism is listed as an opportunity for the Caribbean region according to an article outlining “13 Opportunities for the New Caribbean.” Curacao-based development consultants, Miguel Goede and Runy Calmera, cite…
Cayman islands Brewery merging with Zulu Distributors
The Cayman Islands Brewery is pleased to announce that effective April 2015 Zulu Distributors, which distributes the widely popular Red Bull products, a number of juices and sodas will become part of The Cayman Islands Brewery. Andreas Kettner (aka Zulu)…
SIPP permitted investments in the Cayman Islands: An investors joy
By Terresa C. Lankard From Trade at Once Self-Invested Personal Pensions or SIPPs are an UK authorities accredited personal pension scheme that enables people to put money into sure HM Income & Customs (HMRC) authorized investments. The individuals can handle…
Lima tops air travel destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Bianca Wright From Nearshore Americas Lima Tops Air Travel Destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean If you are stepping onto a plane bound for Latin America or the Caribbean, chances are you are headed to Peru, Argentina, Brazil,…
Appeals Court overturns damages award to proponent for Aboriginal blockade
By Bryn Gray and Stephanie Axmann From Mining Prospects The BC Court of Appeal (BCCA) has overturned a significant trial decision that had ordered the province of British Columbia (Province) to pay $1.75 million in damages to a logging company…
