India’s Capillary Technologies raises $20M from Warburg Pincus and Sequoia
by Jon Russell From TechCrunch Capillary Technologies, an India-based startup that helps e-commerce businesses manage their marketing and customer engagement, has pulled in $20 million in fresh funding from existing investors Warburg Pincus and Sequoia. The company said it plans to…
US threatens to end aid to Caribbean
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off American aid to any country, including those in the Caribbean, that votes for a resolution at the United Nations condemning his recent…
Cayman Islands latest jurisdiction to unveil foundations legislation
By: Helen Burggraf From International Investment Cayman Islands latest jurisdiction to unveil foundations legislation The Cayman Islands has brought into force new legislation allowing for the creation of “foundation companies”, in what experts there are hoping will enable companies established…
ADGM recognised as an attractive and tax efficient aircraft financing and leasing hub
From Mondovisione ADGM Recognised As An Attractive And Tax Efficient Aircraft Financing And Leasing Hub For The Region – Based On PwC’s Latest Aviation Comparative Jurisdiction Report, Focusing On The Wide UAE Double Tax Treaty The strength and role of…
Epic Saudi fraud trial coming to a close in Cayman court
By Eugenio Montesano From International Advisor One of the biggest trials in Cayman Islands history involving the Middle East’s longest-running business feud is coming to an end after a year in court. Saudi Arabian hospitality, food and real estate group…
CNN: Navy laser weapon can hit missiles at speed of light
By Greg Richter From Newsmax The U.S. Navy already has deployed lasers that can take out land- and air-based targets, and is developing second-generation weapons to hit missiles at the speed of light, CNN reported. The LaWS, or Laser Weapons…
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In focus: [Peter Polack] New book chronicles 100 years of filming in Jamaica
By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life A new book documenting the international movie industry filming in Jamaica was released earlier this month and hopes to share the history of Jamaica as a destination for filming. In the book, “Jamaica, the…
The US is reportedly running low on bombs due to strikes against ISIS
By Jack Heretik, The Washington Free Beacon From Business Insider The US military is running out of certain types of bombs due to increased and frequent strikes against the Islamic State, forcing munitions to be diverted from the Pacific region…
EMMY®-winning news magazine series VICE returns for its fifth season on February 24TH
The award winning news series will premiere a new episode every Friday beginning February 24th, simultaneously with the United States. Miami, Fla., February 22, 2017 – VICE returns to HBO for its fifth season with an hour-long edition on Friday,…
NYT: Trump Preparing Exec Order to Reduce US Role in UN
By Cathy Burke From Newsmax The Trump administration is preparing executive orders to drastically reduce the U.S. role in the United Nations and other international organizations, The New York Times reported Wednesday. According to the Times, the draft order establishes…
