Lawyers say documents show GM ‘fraud’ and cover-up
By Sue Reisinger From Corporate Counsel Lawyers in a Georgia lawsuit against General Motors Co. said at a news conference Monday that they have obtained documents contradicting Anton Valukas’ report and showing that GM was engaged in a “strong case…
Ogier is leading offshore adviser to European IPOs
By James Qualtrough From Jersey Isle News Ogier has been ranked in the top 10 London legal advisers to 2014 European IPOs, new research shows; the only offshore firm listed in the deal table compiled by analysts Experian. In research…
Qunar reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 financial results
Year-on-Year Revenue Growth Exceeds 100% for the Third Consecutive Quarter BEIJING, March 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qunar Cayman Islands Limited (Nasdaq:QUNR) (“Qunar” or the “Company”), China’s leading online and mobile travel platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for…
“Mine Women” grabs top accolade at documentary film festival
From Caribbean News Digital “Mujeres de la mina”(Mine Women), a co-production by Argentina and Bolivia, won the Grand Award during the 14th Santiago Alvarez in Memoriam International Documentary Festival, held in this city. The prizewinning full-length film was presented by…
Gadget of the week
Yo is moving to your wrist By Pete Pachal From Mashable AUSTIN, Texas — Yo is building an Apple Watch app to make notifications easy. Once the poster child for “dumb apps,” Yo will be able to deliver a snippet…
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Cayman Islands Chamber boss offers to help government with workforce training Barry Bodden, the new president of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce said the country has to address the issue of unemployment with youth unemployment being the priority. Bodden…
Maples and Calder: From Private Client International Comparative Guide
By Nigel Porteous and Tony Pursall 1 Pre-entry Tax Planning 1.1 In the Cayman Islands, what pre-entry estate and gift tax planning can be undertaken? There are no estate or gift taxes in the Cayman Islands. 1.2 In the Cayman…
Why no red flag over 1MDB after Terengganu experience, MP asks Putrajaya
By Jennifer Gomez From Malaysian Insider Federal authorities like the Finance Ministry and Bank Negara should have foreseen 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) problems, the MP for Kuala Terengganu said today, as they had the benefit of seeing a “full-dress rehearsal”…
Yachting in the Cayman Islands is a budding industry
From Cayman Airways Skies Despite a rich seafaring heritage, modern day recreational boating has been slow to gain traction in the Cayman Islands. All that is about to change, however. The opening of two world-class marinas in the past two…
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre welcomes Erin Brockovich to fundraising luncheon
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich will be the guest speaker at the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre’s Power of the Purse Luncheon to be held on 25th March at the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman from 12noon to 3pm. The Crisis Centre is…





