What Currency War?
From The Finacialist Debate about the prospect of a currency war has been raging for months, and a recent pledge by the world’s 20 largest economies not to devalue their currencies has done little to calm the rhetoric. The ultra-loose…
Bahamas first In 18.5% Motor Claim increase
By Neil Hartnell Tribune Business Editor Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012….
Fast Facts: Business Empire of Andrew L. Tan [that includes Cayman Islands]
Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—Andrew Tan is the chief executive officer of Alliance Global Group Inc., a holdings company that has interests in food and beverage, real estate and gaming. He founded Megaworld Corp. in 1989 and has been its…
Wearable technology: The bra designed to shock attackers
By Fiona Graham, Technology of business reporter, BBC News “The Delhi gang rape was the trigger. But also the numbness of women – and law-makers against this social menace. It was high time we women needed a change.” Manisha Mohan…
Ignition acquires the assets of Blue Bison Software Consultants in Grand Cayman
Acquisition further strengthens Ignition’s solution offerings in the offshore market Cayman Islands and Bermuda (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 Ignition Technology Group today announced the acquisition of the assets of Cayman-based Blue Bison Software Consultants Ltd. Ignition will provide the necessary…
ESO Launch of NSCC Speech by Maria Zingapan
The following speech was made at the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch held on Thursday 18th April, 2013 at the Hibiscus Conference Room (George Town Hospital). Welcome Remarks By ESO Director, Maria Zingapan for the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch…
“The Historical and Institutional Contexts of the National Statistical Coordination Committee”
ESO Launch of NSCC Speech by Acting Financial Secretary Mrs. Sonia McLaughlin The following speech was made at the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch held on Thursday 18th April, 2013 at the Hibiscus Conference Room (George Town Hospital). Remarks by…
CAIPA strengthens regional ipa’s to attract foreign direct investment into the Caribbean
From The Barnacle Bridgetown, Barbados, April, 17, 2013. On 17-19 April 2013, Caribbean Export Development Agency, in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agency (CAIPA), will be hosting a regional training session for Investment Promotion Agencies within the…
American World Clinics executives eye $200 million medical center for The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — Executives from the global health care venture American World Clinics (AWC) are in The Bahamas this week to discuss the establishment of the country’s biggest medical tourism site — a $200 million-plus venture to create over 200…
Terrorizing the economy
by Laura Flanders, counterpunch Of Bombings and Tax Havens Two acts of cruelty claimed lives this tax day. One was criminal, bloody and shocked a nation. The other was routine, legal and potentially way more deadly. They both rely on…
