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Russian dirty money entering UK through BOTs, report says
By Tom Carnegie, From International Adviser Money laundering is a matter of national security for the UK, and it therefore has the constitutional right to make British Overseas Territories (BOTs) introduce public registers of beneficial ownership, according to a select…
BOTs express shock and anger over new ownership transparency regs
By: Helen Burggraf From International Investment A number of Britain’s 14 Overseas Territories have responded with a mixture of shock and anger to yesterday’s news that the UK is to require them to adopt public beneficial ownership registers by 2020…
Premier represents UKOTA
Cayman Islands Premier represents UKOTA at Commonwealth Business Forum LONDON – Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin continues his duties as president of the United Kingdom Overseas Association (UKOTA) Thursday when he represents UKOTA at the official opening ceremony of…
The UKTreasury Sub-Committee launches inquiry into tax avoidance and evasion
From Parliament UK Tax Avoidance and Evasion inquiry Inquiry status: open The deadline for written submissions is Thursday 31 May 2018 Scope of the inquiry In recent years, HMRC has taken steps to address public concerns about the actions of…
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After the hurricanes, who cleans up the Caribbean
In September, Hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed the Caribbean in quick succession, pulverizing infrastructure, leveling homes, and stripping entire islands of vegetation. After Irma alone, it was estimated that costs to rebuild St Martin could exceed $1 billion and Anguilla $200 million—and…
Cayman Islands: UKOTA meeting kicks off week of JMC
LONDON, England -Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and other Overseas Territories leaders met Monday morning to discuss issues that will be discussed in this week’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting including Brexit. He was joined at the United Kingdom…
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Baroness Anelay speech to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly
Introduction Your Excellency the Governor, Honourable Premier, Honourable Madame Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly. It is indeed a delight to be here in the Cayman Islands and have this opportunity to speak to you. It is my first visit…
Minister for the Overseas Territories to visit the Cayman Islands
From the Office of the Governor of the Cayman Islands The Rt. Hon Baroness Anelay of St. Johns DBE, the British Minister for the Overseas Territories, will visit the Cayman Islands in the first week of October. The visit takes…
UK Minister confirms commitment to Cayman Islands, OTs
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Minister for the Commonwealth Baroness Joyce Anne Anelay has assured the Overseas Territories of her commitment and eagerness to champion their interests in the United Kingdom as Britain exits the European Union. “I wanted to…
Pre-JMC Meeting in TCI concludes
Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and other Overseas Territories leaders attending the pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting in Turks and Caicos continued discussions on Thursday concerning Britain’s exit from the European Union and the plans they will make ahead of the regular…
