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Updated fees in effect for accounting firms, realtors and property developers

Updated fees for accounting firms, realtors, property developers and exempt companies came into effect on 28 April.

Gov’t gives up $4.6 million in revenue through waivers, concessions

Over the last six months, government has foregone $4.6 million in revenue through stamp duty waivers, concessions or import duty refunds.
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Government surplus comes with message against overspending

Government's latest unaudited financial records have shown higher-than-projected surplus figures for the first half of the year. The Ministry of Finance, however, has cautioned against overspending as 2024 rounds off.
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Government maintains higher surplus for first quarter

The government’s first quarter report shows a higher than expected net surplus, fuelling optimism for its performance over the rest of 2023.

Economic Forum to debate tourism, labour and population issues

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce has announced its line-up of speakers and panellists for the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum at the Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa on Wednesday, 19 June.

EDITORIAL – ‘Political advocacy’: Cayman takes its case to Washington

Cayman Islands officials acted wisely when they hired Baker Botts law firm partner Jeff Munk to represent our country’s interests in Washington, D.C.

Museum conference explores role of cultural heritage

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands hosted the 27th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Museums Association of the Caribbean this week, welcoming delegates from across the Caribbean, U.K., Canada and the U.S.

May deadline for seafarers’ and veterans’ benefits

Seafarers and veterans, and their spouses, who are receiving government benefits, have until May 31 to update their information with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.

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