Copyright Office deems Aereo not a cable company
From techcrunch More bad news for Aereo. U.S. copyright officials do not consider it a cable company under the terms of copyright law, CNBC is reporting. Aereo lost a Supreme Court ruling last month after the court found the television-streaming…
The Vulture Funds: Fact-Checking “Fact Check Argentina”
By Mike LaSusa From Counterpunch In 2001, Argentina defaulted on its national debt. More than 90% of lenders subsequently agreed to restructuring deals that allowed the country to exchange new bonds for the defaulted ones at a significant loss for…
Cultural evening for visiting dignitaries
Officials attending the pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting were treated to a cultural evening at the Turtle Farm last night, Wednesday 16 July 2014. Governor Helen Kilpatrick, Premier Alden McLaughlin, Ministers of Government and other local dignitaries hosted the visitors at…
A Guide to the Cyprus Holding Company Regime
From Harneys A Cyprus holding company can achieve low or zero withholding tax rates when extracting dividends from underlying subsidiaries by relying either on its double tax treaty network, or on the Parent/Subsidiary Directive. Why set up a holding company?…
The Bewley’s Supreme Court Verdict [on rent payable under a lease]
Article by Diarmuid Mawe and Kevin Harnett From Maples and Calder The Supreme Court, in a decision given on 1 July 2014, has overturned a High Court judgment on the interpretation of the rent payable under a lease of the…
Bermuda Premier meets Bermuda businesses in Cayman
From Bernews Earlier this week Premier Michael Dunkley paid a courtesy visit to Bermuda companies based in Cayman. A spokesperson said, “The Premier is currently in Cayman participating in the UK Overseas Territories [OT] Heads of Government Pre-Joint Ministerial Council…
Barbados tax policy as a tool
By Colin Daniel From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday July 17, 2014 – I am concerned that most citizens of many countries do not seem to appreciate the critical objectives that should be taken into account when tax policy is devised…
Dart Announces 2014 Minds Inspired University Scholars
Dart’s Minds Inspired William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to two university-bound students. Initially intended to be awarded to one student, the scholarship was again granted to two students because of the overwhelmingly impressive applicant pool. This year’s…
Ex reporter stands up for Cayman’s media
John Evans, the Englishman who lit the fuse on the “Operation Tempura” fiasco when he was a reporter on Grand Cayman working for Cayman Net News has complained to a United kingdom Member of Parliament about what he calls is…
Gonsalves seeks to reassure Vincentians following abduction of businessman
From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Wednesday July 16, 2014, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has assured Vincentians that the police are vigorously pursuing those who abducted and robbed business executive Jimmie Forde on the weekend. “I want to…
