IPs predict rise in cross-border invasion [Cayman Islands preferred]
By Richard Crump from Accountancy Age INSOLVENCY practitioners expect to see a hike in cross-border insolvencies with the Cayman Islands pinpointed as a preferred offshore jurisdiction. Research commissioned by Grant Thornton and barristers chambers South Square, found that around two…
Caribbean Countries demand removal from EU Tax Haven List
From Latin American Herald Tribune SAN JUAN – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States said it is determined to have 13 Caribbean countries removed from the European Union’s list of 30 international tax havens. “We said we are going to…
Injunctive and disclosure orders in aid of foreign proceedings: Classroom Investments Inc
By Simon Dickson Jonathan Moffatt From Mourant Ozannes Cayman Islands, Hong Kong June 30 2015 In the recent decision in Classroom Investments Inc v (1) China Hospitals Inc. and (2) China Healthcare Inc. (Smellie CJ presiding) the Grand Court of…
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Caribbean deportation crisis leads Boston’s Haitians to float Dominican boycott
By Mike Deehan From WGBH News Policymakers and activists with roots or connections to the Caribbean nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic want you to think twice about vacationing in the tropical tourist hub. Haitian Americans gathered before the…
State Justices ban casino-style computer games
By Marisa Kendall From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court on Thursday classified computer sweepstakes games as illegal slot machines in a ruling that could create legal issues for a wide range of companies that use promotional…
Venezuela strengthens ties with China, Iran, and the Caribbean
By Lucas Koerner From Venezuela Analysis Philadelphia, June 30, 2015 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela and China drafted a 10-year plan for strategic cooperation yesterday as part of the China-Venezuela High-Level Joint Commission that is meeting in Caracas through Wednesday. The plan…
Miss Saint Lucia Teclesha Blanchard wins Miss Caribbean Houston crown
By Saint Lucia Foundation of Texas – Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 at 1:32 AM The Saint Lucia Foundation of Texas (SLFT) and its Board Members Lucia Bates, Cecilia Hepburn, Darlene James, Annicke Joseph, Tina Medard, Marvan Pilgrim and Peter Lyn…
Split panel affirms Apple conspired to fix eBook prices
By Mark Hamblett, From New York Law Journal A finding that Apple engaged in a price-fixing conspiracy with five publishers as it broke into the ebooks market dominated by Amazon.com was upheld by a divided appeals court Tuesday. The U.S….
Cayman Islands Lions Club of Tropical Gardens installs its 22nd President and first male
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens held its Change of Administration and Installation breakfast on Saturday June 27th, at the George Town, Town Hall. The Club also broke with tradition with its 22nd President being the first male to take…
TEDxSevenMileBeach Cayman Islands event comes to a close
Thirteen speakers uplifted and challenged their audience with passionate talks at the second TEDxSevenMileBeach event, held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on June 10. The 110 people who were in attendance enjoyed thought-provoking presentations which spoke to the…
