Bahamas denies ‘go-slow’ approach to tax data sharing
By K. Quincy Parker Nassau Guardian Business Editor From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — The Bahamas has rejected outright an attack by UK publication The Economist, which claims The Bahamas’ choice to implement automatic exchange of information (AEOI) through bilateral…
Bahamas corporate data leak prompts swift reaction, outrage in Europe
By Will Fitzgibbon From Caribbean News Now WASHINGTON, USA — The European Commission is considering action against a former top official following revelations of an undeclared link to an offshore company in The Bahamas. The Commission’s announcement is among a…
CIBC FIRST CARIBBEAN raises over USD$350,000 for Cancer so far, set to host its fifth walk for the cure
From SXM TALKS PHILIPSBURG:— One of the region’s largest cancer fundraisers is less than three weeks away and so far has raised over USD$350,000 in support of cancer care and awareness. Now in its fifth year, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For…
Address to Clinton Global Initiative on the Every Caribbean Girl Every Caribbean Woman Commitment Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris
From Nevis Pages I express my gratitude to the Clinton Global Initiative for affording me and the other panelists an opportunity to address you on the challenges and prospects for the health and well-being of women, girls and adolescents in…
Jabez Foundation donates to Cayman Islands Paediatric Department
The Jabez Foundation, a not-for-profit company, recently donated US$2,722 to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s (HSA’s) Paediatric Department for the purchase of a Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Device. This device provides vital signs in seconds with hospital-grade technology….
Crosswinds Re domiciles to Cayman Islands
From Captive International Crosswinds Holdings has created Crosswinds Re, a new specialty Cayman reinsurance company. Crosswinds Re has been issued a license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to operate as a Class B(iii) reinsurer. The company will act…
Remove aviation and visa restrictions, official warns C’bean countries
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – President of the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) David Scowsill has warned Caribbean governments of the need to take urgent action to remove aviation and visa restrictions, which he said were serving…
Court affirms fraud award in Tax-Shelter case
By JEFF D. GORMAN From Courthouse News Service (CN) — Consulting firm Grant Thornton must pay nearly $40 million in damages to a hotel owner for fraud and negligence in its tax advice, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled. William Yung…
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Jamaican in Cayman Islands admits to possessing 1000s of child-porn images Trevorne Daley, a 25 year old Jamaican was arrested and charged in May in the Cayman Islands following an inquiry triggered by the US authorities when he befriended a…
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[Cayman Islands Leading Dive Destination] – Jamaica leads WTA Caribbean 2016
From LUXUO When you’re based in the tropics, getting away for winter is meaningless, unless you’re planning a ski trip, but we understand that readers in the northern hemisphere might be planning a toasty getaway right now. If so, you…
