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UK, Caribbean Talks Focus On APD

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Leaders from Caribbean nations and the United Kingdom agreed at the end of a two-day summit an action plan to establish 'a new and improved strategic partnership to promote prosperity'. Importantly, the UK government committed to reopen negotiations to mitigate the impact of the UK's air travel tax on Caribbean territories. Read Full Story


Hague Seeks 'Modern Relationship' With Overseas Territories

by Phillip Morton, Investors Offshore.com

Monday, January 23, 2012

The British Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that he will lead one of the strongest ever delegations of UK ministers and senior officials to attend the UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum to coincide with the government's review of its relationship with its overseas territories. Read Full Story


Bermuda To Withstand Competition

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

In a spirited address to Bermuda's House of Assembly, Bermuda's Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox sought to allay fears that the Cayman Islands, in its proposals to diversify its economy to attract insurance companies, could present a challenge to Bermuda's position as the world-leading domicile for (re)insurance entities. Read Full Story