(CNS): Local small business could soon benefit from a share of a European Union grant earmarked for UK and Dutch overseas territories. Although it is unclear exactly what for or how much Cayman may receive, the European Development Fund (EDF) has earmarked €15million for a regional programme to focus on strengthening the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s). Representatives from the Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) and the Cayman Islands Small Business Association (CISBA) met with their regional counterparts in Tortola earlier this month to find a way to allocate the funds.

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8 new overseas Income Tax (IT) Units in Indian Missions abroad to be set-up … Stock Markets Review (press release) Two overseas income tax units at the Indian missions in Mauritius and Singapore have been already set-up. Eight more such units in USA,UK, Netherlands, … and more »

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(CNS): While the tourist industry worldwide may still have some way to go before it recovers from the impact of the global recession, passenger arrivals in the Cayman Islands are at the 2010 halfway mark showing improvement on 2009. More passengers arrived on the islands both by air and by boat this year than last. According to the latest statistics from the Department of Tourism at the end of June well over 126,000 cruise passengers had visited Grand Cayman in the first six months of the year compared to last and over 30,000 more passengers had passed through Owen Roberts International Airport. 

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UK FS Welcomes Virgin Islands on OECD `White List´ Platinum News Online Earlier in the debate, Mr. Pritchard explained, "Offshore centres like the British Virgin Islands, who are on the OECD White List and the OECD Peer Review …

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Business in Botswana, a big headache The Bostwana Gazette He is a man who cannot add to his country's income and tax revenue. And he unwittingly becomes another example of shoddy local business humiliating his … and more »

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Ireland eyes opportunities in global regulation focus HedgeWeek Industry members also note that for various classes of funds, Ireland benefits from the fact that it does not levy a tax based on assets, as Luxembourg does … and more »

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Cheung Kong Infrastructure 1st-Half Net Drops 48% Wall Street Journal … million due to a one-off tax credit of HK8 million that was recorded last year, the statement said. CKI has investments in Hong Kong, mainland China, … and more »

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John Jakes builds Acorn Stairlifts from scratch Bradford Telegraph Argus He also has homes in Bradford, the Isle of Man and the United States. It's a far cry from the cramped premises in Sackville Street, Bradford, …

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Nations tying incentives to green autos The Detroit News The Republic of Ireland announced a similar tax break for electric vehicles in April. Other European countries are providing incentives, too. … and more »

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