Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after Cuba cancer care
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned to the country after receiving treatment for cancer in Cuba. In three messages posted on Twitter, Mr Chavez, 58, thanked Cuban President and ex-leader Raul and Fidel Castro. He also thanked Venezuelans for their…
A Choice For Corporate America: Are You With America Or The Cayman Islands
By Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont When the greed, recklessness, and illegal behavior on Wall Street drove this country into the deepest recession since the 1930s, the largest financial institutions in the United States took every advantage…
First Republic Launches In Florida
Eliane Chavagnon Family Wealth Report New York-listed First Republic Bank has opened a new office in Palm Beach, FL, bringing its total number of US offices to 70. The branch is located at 241 Royal Palm Way and provides private…
Australian government wants to know why Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft charge more
By Meghan McDonough — Digital Trends If you’ve ever visited a foreign country or even stumbled upon the UK or Australian branch of a retailer’s website, you’ve probably noticed that all of the prices are different. Australians are finally asking…
Scans reveal intricate brain wiring
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News, Boston Scientists are set to release the first batch of data from a project designed to create the first map of the human brain. The project could help shed light on why some…
Lady Gaga cancels US tour to undergo
Sean Michaels guardian.co.uk Two days after postponing part of her US tour, Lady Gaga has called off all remaining concert dates to undergo surgery. The singer will be treated for a labral tear in the hip, requiring “strict down time…
Allen Stanford victims sue Antigua Government for ‘participating’ in Ponzi scheme
Victims of Allen Stanford’s multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme are suing the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for its alleged participation in the fraud. For more on this story go to: http://1my.r.mailjet.com/redirect/sfsqtncsqpqxnvbmdj6s21/www.offshorealert.com/errol-cort-leroy-king-lester-bird-corruption-antigua-lawsuit.aspx Earlier story in June 2011 from Caribarena Antigua Lawsuit…
Financial advisors flock to Cayman Islands after visa concessions
From emigrate.co.uk New visa concessions which came into law in September last year have resulted in a rush by financial advisers to take up residence in the Caymans. Up to 1,000 more FAs have arrived in the Caymans than arrived…
Cayman Islands: Beware Of Unwanted Side Effects From Side Letters
Article by Bryan Hunter and Tanya Kozak from Appleby, 18 February 2013 Side letters are additional agreements that set out terms that supplement or modify the terms of the offering memorandum, subscription agreement or constitutional documents of the fund. Such…
CITA looking for members for the CTO-TravelMole Sustainable Tourism Awards – Nominations needed
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2013 edition of the CTO-TravelMole Sustainable Tourism Awards competition is now open to receiving nominations. Let’s get Cayman recognized!!! Information on the Award categories and the application process can be accessed via a link on the…
