ECLAC: Lower growth for C’bean in 2014
From Trinidad Express The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has lowered its growth projections for Latin American and Caribbean economies in 2014. In its new report, “Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2014”, released…
One desal plant, two countries?
By Sandra Dibble From UT San Diego Private proposal for a plant in Rosarito Beach moves forward Could water flowing through San Diego taps one day come from across the border in Mexico? The answer is yes, if proposals to…
Ninth Circuit ratchets up Oracle’s copyright damages against SAP
By Marisa Kendall From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. squeezed an extra $85 million from the Ninth Circuit in its copyright infringement battle with SAP AG,, but lost its push to claim damages based on a hypothetical product…
Earn overseas? U.S. still wants its tax bite
By Megan McArdle From The Daily Record Jacob Levy, an American professor living in Montreal, made a point on Twitter this week that I wish more journalists would take to heart: If you’re writing about inversions, and you don’t prominently…
Sydney’s doll hospital
Sydney’s doll hospital: 3 generations of doll repair By Thea Breite From Boston.com Sydney’s Doll Hospital has worked on millions of dolls, teddy bears and other toys since it opened in 1913. “Doll surgeons” transplant fingers, toes and heads, and…
New Heavy Equipment Import Policy
Persons or companies considering importing heavy equipment are reminded that there is a formally-established policy for so doing. The Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) has outlined these import procedures in a new document which relates to the importation…
Trade & Business Licence fees reduced for small-business owners in Cayman Islands
By Angela Piercy From Cayman Islands Government The cost of trade and business licensing fees will be significantly reduced for micro- and small-business owners, under Government’s commerce incentives for 2014/2015. Announced during the 2014 Budget Debate, the reductions will come…
Maples Fund Services acquires Vistra Fund Services’ Hong Kong and Singapore offices
Acquisition further expands fund administration presence in Asia Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 September 2014): Maples Fund Services is acquiring the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of Vistra Fund Services (“Vistra FS”). The acquisition further expands the presence of Maples…
Supporting youth empowerment through private sector investment
By Stefan Wright From IDB PCSC and Caribe TourWayne Beecher, MIF Senior Specialist; Stefan Wright, Lead Investment Officer; Keefa Harris, Intern; Cynthia Hobbs, Education Senior Specialist; Hans Schulz, Vice President for the Private Sector. An IDB team comprised of Mr….
Will Disney take ‘Pirates 5’ Down under using ‘20,000 Leagues’ tax incentive?
By Kevyn Cortez from Movie News Guide An early 2015 shoot for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be film in Australia, is being considered by Disney. However, due to Australia pushing for legislation allowing…
