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Hidden tax on all as Cayman’s wealthiest skim free

V-208 Writes: The Cayman Islands’ finance minister Rolston Anglin has unveiled a slate of new fees aimed at “plugging gaps” in public service costs. On the surface, the rhetoric sounds virtuous: balance growth with responsibility, protect local needs, and shield everyday Caymanians from any new burden. But a closer look reveals a plan that functions
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Immigration legal firm meets demand with local hires

(CNS): Reside Cayman, which offers immigration and residency services has expanded its local team with the addition of three Caymanians – Cindy Downing, Grace Edgington and Anton Nelson, opting to support local talent as it grows its business at a time when the immigration landscape in Cayman is changing. The company owned by Nick Joseph,
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USCG vessel not source of ‘pirates’ drone interference

(CNS): The port authority and other officials have said the United States Coast Guard vessel that was in the George Town Harbour this weekend was not the source of the interference to the drones that were set to provide the Pirates Week Festival finale on Saturday night. The source of the interference that led to
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From booze to vehicle licenses NCFC raises multiple fees

(CNS): Finance minister, Rolston Anglin has unveiled a list of fees government plans to roll out over the next two years to plug some of the gaps in the escalating cost of providing public services. While Anglin told parliament that most of the fees are “not intended to put further burden on the ordinary Caymanian”
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Man stabbed during Pirates Week finale festivities

(CNS): Police are appealing to the many people who were present when a man was stabbed in the food-court area of the Pirates Week festivities on Saturday night. Just after 10pm police responded to a report of a serious assault that took place in George Town during the closing party for the annual festival. The
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Police catch masked burglar in act at GT business

(CNS): A 34-year-old man from George Town has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after police came across a burglary in progress at an undisclosed commercial property on South Church Street some time around 4:45am, Saturday. When the officers arrived at the location they found a masked man inside the property and when they approached
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Killing the Golden Goose

Peter Polack writes: The mainstay of Caribbean businesses are usually tourism, remittances and some other, but lesser, industries. The tiny tax havens overwhelmingly rely on the financial sector and their underwhelmingly supported tourism pillar. Jamaica was even called Summerland on some postage stamps that are fast becoming obsolete like competent economic thought. In recent times,
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West Bay man arrested after violent machete attack

(CNS): A 46-year-old man from West Bay has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a badly injured man has been hospitalized following a violent encounter at a home on Hell Road, around lunchtime on Saturday. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene where a woman at the location, said to
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Couple arrested after guns found in West Bay bust

(CNS): A 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from West Bay have been arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal guns, ammunition and ganja with intent to supply following a raid at a house in the heart of the district, Friday. During a police lead multi-agency operation including Customs and Border Control, Department of Agriculture and
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Business owners urged to bank cash in face of burglary surge

(CNS): Between 10 and 13 November RCIPS officers responded to seven burglary reports six of which took place at commercial premises along the George Town Waterfront. Given this surge in break-ins where the suspects made-off with cash, police are urging business owners to deposit their takings and not leave cash on the premises. A 34-year-old
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert

Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
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UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says

The main reason for the change is that more UK nationals are thought to have emigrated in 2024 than initially recorded.
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Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers

The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
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Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country

A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.
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Minister insists government committed to asylum reforms

The government is under pressure from some Labour MPs over plans that include deporting children.
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UK faces bankruptcy without benefit cuts, Badenoch says

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Rachel Reeves risks bankrupting the country with her Budget plans.
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Cryptocurrency worth £1.1m stolen during car raid

Masked men also stole phones and a watch worth about £450,000 during the robbery in Oxford.
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Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list

The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
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Reform plans to strip EU citizens of benefit rights

Leader Nigel Farage says his party would renegotiate the Brexit deal struck by the Tory government.
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Eight firms under investigation over online pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
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UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.
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Hundreds of jobs at risk as Exxon Mobil to close part of Mossmorran plant

Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February.
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La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury

The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed.
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Leisure firm charged after footballer electrocuted

A company is due in court after Albert Xhediku received a fatal shock from a floodlight in 2016.
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Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines

Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.
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Starmer says he will lead Labour into next election

Despite speculation about challenges to his leadership, the prime minister says he is "utterly focused" on the cost of living.
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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
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BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
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'We should have acted earlier', says BBC chair Samir Shah

Shah was asked why the corporation did not investigate concerns around the editing of a BBC documentary earlier.
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All you need to know about the new ticketing laws

A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
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Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
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How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?

Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.
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What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
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So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
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Sister's jealous ex lit fire that killed mum and children, trial hears

Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
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Derry flight and Newry theatre get a share of €50m Dublin funding

The Irish government announces funding for a flight between Londonderry and Dublin and money for a Newry theatre.
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