Cayman Islands’ minister concerned about initiatives in the EU
From TPA Global At the European Parliament’s TAXE2 Committee meeting in Brussels, the Cayman Islands Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton defended the position of the Cayman Islands and “enlightened” EU officials about country’s tax system. The minister also expressed concerns…
1MDB probe widens, former NRA analyst Jacky Lee questioned
By Chan Chao Peh From The Edge Markets SINGAPORE (April 29): The investigation into corrupt transactions related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has widened, with more individuals named in court papers. Kelvin Ang Wee Keng, 34, was on April 20 charged…
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EMED Enters into an Agreement with Northern Caribbean University for Medical Cannabis Research in Jamaica
Jamaica’s Northern Caribbean University (NCU), a Seventh Day Adventist conservative religious institution, has partnered with EMED Global Jamaica to research, cultivate, and process medicinal cannabis for the benefit of patients suffering from chronic illnesses. MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA (PRWEB) APRIL 30,…
St Lucia signs six million euro agreement with European Commission
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — Ambassador Mikael Barfod, head of the delegation of the European Union to the Eastern Caribbean Countries, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) met with Dr Kenny Anthony, prime…
Record to raise funds for African and Caribbean soldiers
By Ade Onibada From The Voice UK Campaigners aim to create a permanent memorial to war veterans who fought for Britain during the two World Wars A CAMPAIGN to secure the permanent installation of a ‘long overdue’ war memorial to…
St. Helena: Airport blown off track after £250m from taxpayers
By Michael Binyon, Charles Bremner From The Times UK The new airport on the island of St Helena, built at a cost of £250 million to British taxpayers, has had its opening postponed indefinitely after trial flights showed dangerous wind…
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The View from Europe: Renewing the US relationship
By David Jessop A few days ago the US House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously agreed a draft bi-partisan bill that seeks to have the administration give greater priority to the US-Caribbean relationship. The bill has no funding attached to it….
How Barclays turned a US$10 bil profit into a tax loss
By Reuters From the Edge Markets LONDON (April 29): When Barclays Plc sold a fund management business to U.S. financial group Blackrock Inc. in 2009, the larger-than-expected US$15.2 billion price tag was not the only good news for the British…
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Cayman Islands Football Association announces Extraordinary Congress
Release from CIFA to all CIFA members 27 April 2016 Dear CIFA Members, On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Cayman Islands Football Association (“CIFA”), I am pleased to announce that the CIFA Extraordinary Congress will be held at…
Cayman Islands’ Small Business Expo seeking exhibitors and sponsors
The 2016 Small Business Expo, put on by the Ministry of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Small Business Association (CISBA), will give Cayman’s business community an opportunity to support local entrepreneurship. The expo, entitled ‘Synergy,’ will take place on Saturday,…
