100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF) has announced that Big Brothers Big Sisters Cayman (BBBS) has been designated as its 2016 Cayman Beneficiary.
From Hedgeweek 100WHF Cayman aligns its yearly objectives to a global theme that rotates on an annual basis to ensure the greatest impact on the local community; for 2016, the theme is Mentoring. BBBS is a local charity that promotes its…
US names fourteen major money laundering countries in the region in latest report
From Caribbean News Now WASHINGTON, USA — Fourteen nations in the wider Caribbean have been named by the US as “major money laundering” countries in the 2016 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) released by the US State Department on Wednesday….
A 404.2 carat diamond worth $20 million was discovered in Africa
By Jenni Ryall From Mashable A massive diamond valued at $20 million has been discovered in Africa. The 27th largest diamond in the world was discovered in Angola, one of the world’s top diamond producing regions, according to a statement…
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Anonymous-linked hacker rescued at sea and then arrested
By Timothy J. Seppala From engadget A Disney cruise ship picked him up off the coast of Cuba and delivered him to the FBI in Miami. A purported member of online activist group Anonymous was arrested by the FBI in Miami…
Cayman Islands lawyer inquiry regarding collection of stamp duty for unregistered leases
Peter Polack, a Cayman Islands lawyer, is concerned about the collection or non-collection of stamp duty for unregistered leases. Polack, speaking to iNews Cayman said, “In a time of government austerity and no progress for tenant rights under the Registered…
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Cayman Islands preparing to celebrate Commonwealth Day
GEORGE TOWN (March 2016) – Commonwealth Day will be observed and celebrated in the Commonwealth of Nations on Monday, 14 March 2016, under the theme “An Inclusive Commonwealth”. In the Cayman Islands, commemorative activities begin with the annual Church Service…
Ogier boosts private client capability in the Caribbean with appointment of Fraser Allister
Ogier has boosted its private client capability in the Caribbean with the appointment of Fraser Allister to the team that was recently crowned Caribbean Law Firm of the Year by Citywealth. Fraser works alongside partner David Cooney on all areas…
Search for the regional Investor of the Year
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, March 3, 2016. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) announce the 3rd hosting of the Caribbean’s Regional Investor of the Year Awards for 2015-2016 (RIYA 2015-2016) The RIYA…
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Royal Caribbean partners with World Wildlife Fund to save our oceans
By Ben Squires From Over60 Royal Caribbean Cruises has made a serious pledge with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce its environmental footprint and raise awareness about ocean conservation. The cruise line behind iconic cruise ships like Quantum of the…
10 lessons from FTC Guidance on Data Security
By Marc S. Roth From Corporate Counsel “Not if, but when.” These simple words are enough to keep corporate counsel, compliance officers and IT managers up at night when faced with the reality that their network will at some point…
