Turks and Caicos to become part of Canada?
By Robin Robinson, QMI Agency From Canoe The topic of Turks and Caicos becoming part of Canada is one that refuses to go away. The idea has been floated as a win-win for both Canada — we would acquire a…
Banks granted respite as US FATCA rule is delayed again
by Elliott Holley Banking Technology Delays to the controversial US FATCA rules have provided a valuable window of opportunity for financial institutions to prepare. Under FATCA, which was passed into law in 2010, banks are required to report details of…
$300 Million Caribbean Clean Energy Plant
7th Heaven Properties Appointed to Source Site for $300 Million Caribbean Clean Energy Plant Caribbean real estate specialists 7th Heaven Properties exclusively appointed by Cahill Energy to source sites across the Caribbean and Central America to build a $300 million…
Dep Gov and CO Minutes 24th June show need to improve performance management
In the minutes dated 24th June 2013 (received July 15) from the Deputy Governor and Chief Officers’ Meeting, the Deputy Governor, Franz Manderson: “emphasized the need to improve performance management throughout the Civil Service and the need to continue to …
ERA cancels 36MW bid
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) announces the cancellation of the 36MW solicitation for additional generating capacity scheduled for a commissioning date of July, 2014 commenced by the RFP dated March 23, 2012. As a result of unavoidable and unforeseen delays,…
Reduction of teachers on study leave will save $840M
Jamaican Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry has begun to reduce the number of teachers and the associated cost approved for study leave, on a phased basis, which will result in the saving of some $840…
Royal Caribbean gets financing for third Oasis class cruise ship
From Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has come to an agreement to get an unsecured loan for up to €892 million to finance its third Oasis-class cruise ship. COFACE, the export credit agency of France, will guarantee 100% of the financing,…
PwC pushes greater Caribbean integration
From Tribune 242 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is aiming to leverage its regional network through different jurisdictions working more closely together, in a bid to better support clients. Announcing that it is “transforming its Caribbean network”, the seven PwC firms in the…
Streetskill Promotes Road Safety at the Island Living Show
Over 2,200 visitors to the Cayman 27’s Island Living Show, on 5-6 July 2013, learned road etiquette, including the proper use of roundabouts, at a booth manned by Streetskill, the public education arm of the National Road Safety Strategy Committee….
Solamon set to bid on Jamaican RFP; local schools and offices to benefit
(Kingston) – Solamon President Jay Yeo announced today the company’s intends to bid on the Request For Proposal issued by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), with a decision expected in the fall. Accordingly, PCJ is inviting bids on a…
