HSUS has quietly sent $26M to the Caribbean [mainly Cayman accounts]
From Humanewatch.org A sharp-eyed reader pointed us to something buried in HSUS’s latest tax return, covering the year 2012. On page 32, HSUS states that it made an “investment” total $25.7 million in the “Central American and the Caribbean” region….
3D coins
U.S. Mint to launch 3D coins this month Posted by hipstomp / Rain Noe | from Core77 Later this month the U.S. Mint is rolling out three new collector’s coins, designed to honor the American national pastime. And unlike previous…
Harris Paints wins for green initiatives, several other awards at St Lucia ceremony
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday March 18, 2014 – Harris Paints recently swept the competition aside following a dominant performance where they copped a total of seven prestigious awards, as the St. Lucia Manufacturers Association (SMA) held its biennial awards…
Carib Cement negotiating new 240,000-tonne clinker deal – reports record sales of $12b
From Jamaican Gleaner Negotiations on a new deal with Caracas to supply an additional 240,000 tonnes of clinker is on hold while Venezuela deals with its social unrest, says General Manager of Caribbean Cement Company Limited Anthony Haynes. That deal…
Caribbean Tourism: The battle is far from over
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Huntington News There is much euphoria in the tourism establishment over the Air Passenger Duty (APD) that on 19 March 2014 the British government announced would be reduced on flights to and from the Caribbean…
Global survey says Cayman leading force in the Americas
The latest survey published this month by the Global Financial Centres Index has again established Cayman’s strong presence among the world’s top ranking financial centres, placing it third in the Global Offshore Financial Centres category, ahead of all competitors in…
Carey Olsen appoints new Counsel in London
Corporate and finance lawyer Claire McConway has been appointed Of Counsel within the British Virgin Islands (BVI) practice of multi-jurisdictional offshore law firm Carey Olsen. Key facts: • In this London-based role, Ms McConway will focus on developing the firm’s…
Transactions in Cayman central to Vodafone tax disputes and postponement
By B K Syngal From Telecom Tiger B K Syngal writes Vodafone case shows that FDI has helped neither the telecom sector, nor the consumers, but crony capitalists and surrogates who held the baby until legitimised and baptised The Vodafone…
iNews Briefs
Cayman woman steals over $400,000 and offer made by brother to pay back $44,000 Patricia Glasgow although admitting stealing US$437,300 from an offshore trust over a three year period from a client when she worked at Bodden Corporate Services Ltd.,…
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) Q4 2013 Earnings Conference Call March 18,
From Seeking Alpha Good morning, and welcome to the Consolidated Water Company 2013 Operating Results Conference Call. Forward statements warning ……. And I would now like to turn the conference over to Rick McTaggart. Please go ahead. Frederick McTaggart –…
