Tax treaties override Vodafone amendments
By H P Agrawal From Business Standard AP High Court, in the case of Sanofi Pasteur Holding SA, said amendments made in the I-T Act do not nullify India’s tax treaties The story of Vodafone’s case in Supreme Court is…
£1 billion credit card spree by civil servants: How Whitehall mandarins spent your money on gourmet meals and fine wines
By Daniel Martin Daily Mail UK The bill for 2012-2013 was four times that of 2002 It was no lower than in Labour’s last year in power even though the number of civil servants has fallen The money spent on…
8 weirdest pieces of vintage Royal Baby merchandise
Mashable The Royal Baby hubbub has swag-pushers on overdrive. Expect London store shelves filled with decorative plates, golden thimbles and commemorative scrunchies when Baby Cambridge arrives. Before Royal Baby enthusiasts stuff their pockets with celebratory goodies, however, they can prepare…
Dep Gov and CO Minutes 10th June show need to relocate staff
In the minutes dated 10th June 2013 (only just received –July 15) from the Deputy Governor and Chief Officers’ Meeting it said there was a “need to relocate staff as a result of the formation of new Ministries and Portfolios.”…
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…
