Are we witnessing Windows Phone’s last stand?
By Darren Murph from BGR Much has been written about Microsoft’s unsettling plan to cut loose some 18,000 of its employees by the end of 2014. You could argue that it’s a necessary evil, or you could argue that it’s…
Sweet treats reap funds for Cayman’s ARK
Following another successful and much anticipated charitable bake sale, the staff of Maples and Calder’s Corporate Services department (“MCS”) raised CI$2,000.00 for Cayman’s ARK (Acts of Random Kindness). The proceeds of the sale will aid a local family in need,…
De-Registration of Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships being continued in a Foreign Jurisdiction
By Conyers Dill & Pearman Foreword This Memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of those who are considering the process of de-registration a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership to a foreign jurisdiction. It deals in broad terms with the…
Caribbean Climate Innovation Center grantee keeps her eye on fuel’s big picture with castor oil briquettes
In the Caribbean, the insatiable demand for fuel for cooking and fragrant woods for smoking meat poses a significant threat to the environment and the local economy. Old forests are disappearing while the cultivation of high-value products like allspice is…
Private Equity Funds made easier in the Cayman Islands
From Mourant Ozannes Private equity funds are set to benefit from updates to the Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnership Law (the ELP Law). The Cayman Islands has once again shown itself to be an innovative and responsive jurisdiction in terms…
Hostels embrace Airbnb in effort to escape rising booking fees
By Eli Epstein From Mashable At the Pacific Tradewinds Hostel in San Francisco, owner Darren Overby has found an unlikely ally in his efforts to keep his hostel’s operating costs down: Airbnb. Though the website is primarily associated with apartment…
Funding your startup: Crowdfunding vs. angel investment vs. VC
By Conner Forrest From Tech Republic New technologies have unlocked new ways to raise money for your startup. Here’s how you can choose which type of funding is right for you from among the big three options. Raising capital for…
Company to refund consumers $3.5M because Cactus Juice isn’t “inflammation relief without a prescription”
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist The marketers of Nopalea have agreed to refund customers $3.5 million after the FTC found the company’s advertisements to be deceptive. Advertisements featuring carefree, beautiful smiling people sipping on juice might not be enough to…
Microsoft will impose restrictions on ‘External Staff’
By Karyne Levy From Business Insider Microsoft announced this week that it would be laying off 18,000 employees, the biggest in the company’s history. Included in those cuts are the legions of contract workers it employs, high-powered lobbyists, and Xbox…
The 10 most popular amusement parks in the US
By Sara Bower From Business Insider If you’re searching for a last minute summer vacation the whole family can enjoy, an amusement park is probably the way to go. TripAdvisor recently came out with a list of the top amusement…
