Investors must be prepared for the ‘unthinkable’
By Hans Parisis From Newsmax The FOMC’s statement (as well as its economic and policy path projections) and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference have the potential of moving markets. It has been interesting to see how since the March…
Cayman Islands one of the most expensive places to live
Expatistan’s Cost of Living ratings – Top 50 – Grand Cayman is THIRD From Expatistan World Map This map shows only the top cities in the world. We also have a list of all the cities available in Expatistan. The…
ON THE RIGHT: Jobless youth much a concern for CDB
By Warren Smith From Barbados Nation News THE CARIBBEAN has an acute unemployment problem, particularly among the youth. Not only is youth unemployment high relative to global levels, it is also significantly higher than adult unemployment. Data indicate that the…
Royal Caribbean nears its media decision
Accounts in Review: Royal Caribbean nears its media decision From AdWeek General Mills, meanwhile, enters the search spree By Andrew McMains Two weeks after picking Mullen Lowe to handle its creative account, Royal Caribbean is about to hire a media…
Defense counsel retained, motions filed in Amtrak Cases
By P.J. D’Annunzio, From The Legal Intelligencer As new lawsuits continue to emerge over the May 12 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, motions have begun to surface and a firm representing Amtrak has entered its appearance. Most recently, Amtrak has responded…
Best practices for meeting cooperation and competence demands from Courts
From Scarab Consulting Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 02:00 PM Event Description: Judges at both the state and federal levels are demanding cooperation, competence and early discussions regarding the disposition of electronically stored information “ESI” in discovery. In order to…
CHTA education foundation awards record US$141,800 in scholarships
CHTA education foundation awards record US$141,800 in scholarships to 36 Caribbean Nationals, St. Maarten student, Caroline Nolasco, receives funding MIAMI, FL – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has awarded a record number of scholarships to 36…
Caribbean trade in the global market declines
From Jamaica Observer Since the EPA became effective in 2008, Caricom exports to the EU have declined, with Jamaica making the biggest retreat from the European market. CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Caribbean share of global trade has declined from…
Cayman Islands on EU Blacklist and Cayman Finance & Minister replies
Tax haven blacklist omits Luxembourg [but includes Cayman Islands] as Brussels announces reform plans By Simon Bowers and Arthur Neslen From The Guardian UK European commission continues drive to combat ‘sweetheart deals’ granted to multinationals but critics say watered down…
The race for aviation offshore preeminence
By Michael F. L. Allen From Higgs & Johnson Counsel & Attorneys –at-Law The newly appointed Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope Strachan has flagged aviation as one of the areas of focus for her Ministry as she takes…
