Updated: Jul 22, 2024 07:53 AM Questions: Scott Pearman, of the One Bermuda Alliance (File photograph)Legislation that will create an agency to administer the collection of corporate income tax was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.The Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024 will give the agency powers to ensure compliance and “prosecute any … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance faced huge setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections in the agrarian belts of the country. The BJP lost in at least 38 seats in five States where the farmers’ movement against the policies of the Narendra Modi government was strong. This government is a continuation of the first … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Analysis: Morningstar DBRS Just a day to the UK general election on 4th July and a change in government looks imminent. The Labour party has continued to lead in the voting intention polls and if polls prove right, Labour will form the next government. After 14 years of a Conservative-led government, a change to Labour … Read more
“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas Georges at tgeorges@thefactcoalition.org Here is the State of Play FACT Calls on Congress to … Read more
On the morning of October 7, 2023, I found myself reading the Economist when suddenly a message appeared on my phone. The Hamas terror attack in Israel was all over the news and I could hardly believe how such massive and despicable crime could have happened in our times, especially given Israel’s superior army, intelligence … Read more
Michael Welu worked at the IRS for decades as a specialist in helping agents identify and investigate possible tax crimes. In an agency known for offices working in their own silos, Welu had the rare ability to move between divisions, dissecting and learning each office’s particular customs and procedures. But that experience had its own … Read more
Firefighting forces were mobilised around 10 p.m. on Monday (10/06) after a fire broke out in Koilani, Limassol. According to the Police, approximately 4 acres of wild vegetation were burnt, and during the fire suppression efforts, a burnt-out car was found in a ravine. The causes of the fire are under investigation..