US court rejects banking associations challenge to Caribbean offshore tax compliance
From Caribbean360 The DOJ said that the Florida Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association had challenged the 2012 amendments to the Department of the Treasury’s interest-reporting regulations. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Thursday January 16, 2014, CMC – The United States…
The harsh effects of being less well-off
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 Unemployment has risen in several countries affecting families across the board. They either have less collective income or those fortunate enough to be employed have to contribute to the survival of those without job…
Corruption levels in the Caribbean remain elevated
Corruption levels in the Caribbean remained elevated in 2013, RBC Caribbean’s latest Caribbean Economic Report has said. The report published at the end of December 2013 said: “Corruption levels in the Caribbean remain elevated. Transparency International will be hosting a…
UPDATE: African Virus Outbreak in Caribbean Stirs Health Warnings
UPDATE: From Bloomberg Business Week The first known outbreak of the chikungunya virus in the Western Hemisphere has Caribbean governments working to prevent the disease from spreading and damaging the region’s tourism-dependent economies. About 280 cases of chikungunya, which can…
The worrying story behind the boarding school Caribbean runaways
Rebels on the run: Two VERY defiant teens. A wealthy father 3,000 miles away who didn’t know his girl was in love. The worrying story behind the boarding school Caribbean runaways By BARBARA DAVIES From Daily Mail UK Edward Bunyan and…
UK failing to protect wildlife treasures in overseas territories, report warns
By Damian Carrington From The Guardian, MPs say the government must take responsibility for protecting the unique species and habitats of its isolated island territories The string of isolated island territories making up the last vestiges of the British empire…
Sailing for Solar: Bringing workshops to Caribbean communities
From indiegogo Help us empower coastal Caribbean communities. The solar sailboat will provide workshops & materials for PV modules, solar cookers & phone chargers. Short Summary I am Dr. Richard Komp, a solar scientist, and I have worked since 1977…
Caribbean Marketplace 2014 a success, says JHTA
By Horace Hines And Mark Cummings from Jamaica Observer MONTEGO BAY, St James President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Evelyn Smith says the island was successfully marketed to the travel trade during this year’s staging of Caribbean…
First National Consultation for the Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network Project
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collaboration with the Department of Marine Resources will hosted the first Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) Project national consultation in St. Kitts and Nevis on Thu January 16, 2014. The meeting was the…
USA Today’ C’bean top ten: Tobago 9th best island [Cayman not in top 10]… BUT
By Elizabeth Williams From Trinidad Express United States-based media house USA Today has published a top ten “Best Caribbean Island” list comprised of votes from 10Best.com website readers, who listed Tobago as the ninth best island in the Caribbean. President…
