http://www.b2bgibraltar.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:05:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/745 It is that time of year again and in regard to the forthcoming budget, the Chamber understands the Government’s dilemma of shaping tax policy in the next few years during the introduction of the new regime for lower corporation tax. That said, the Chamber believes that it would be preferable ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/budget The Chamber warmly welcomes the new carrier Ándalus Air to Gibraltar. The re-start of the route from Gibraltar to Madrid is a most welcome addition to the existing routes to London and Manchester. Twice daily flights during the week and once at weekends, offers excellent flexibility. In full knowledge that other carriers ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/andalus-air-lands The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD] has its eyes on tax havens, but Gibraltar is confident that it will avoid getting caught in the clampdown. Tim Geithner and the Chief Minister signing the agreement allowing the exchange of information on tax. As the OECD works towards its next progress report ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/eyes-on-tax At the official launch of the new air link between Gibraltar and Madrid, Joe Holliday, the Minister for Enterprise, Development, Technology and Transport, summed up the mood: “Third time lucky.” Ándalus Lineas Aereas is stepping in to fill the gap left by Iberia and GB Airways. Both those airlines had launched daily ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/andalus-is-stepping-in The Gibraltar Port Authority has increased its tariffs as part of a wider shake-up that has also seen the introduction of charges on the east side anchorage. The new, increased fee structure reflects the Gibraltar Government’s wish to generate greater financial and economic benefits from maritime activity. The Government said ships ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/gibraltar-port-charges Jeremy Blatch looks briefly at the series of US bailout plans and discusses what lessons may be learned for the future. A recent definition of an investment bank goes something like this, on one side of the balance sheet nothing is right and on the other side nothing is left! Or ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/the-lost-decade From 1st May 2009 nationals from the first wave of EU accession states no longer require a work permit to work in Gibraltar. Nationals from the following countries are free to work in Gibraltar without a work permit: Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Slovak Republic Slovenia Employers who wish to employ nationals from these countries should register them ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/work-permit-opt-out-expires In late April Gibraltar Customs announced that it had increased the import duty thresholds at the Parcel Post Depot on Smith Dorrien Avenue. This means that traders will now be able to clear imported goods up to a higher value direct from the Post Office at the Smith Dorrien counter instead ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/customs-raises-duty-thresholds-at-smith-dorrien-depot easyJet has released details of its Winter schedule from London Gatwick (LGW). With effect from Sunday 25 October 2009 the airline will operate just one daily return flight. EZY8903    LGW-GIB    0740 - 1130    EZY8904    GIB-LGW    1200 - 1350    Mon-Sat EZY8903    LGW-GIB    1045 - 1435    EZY8904    GIB-LGW    1510 - 1705    Sun From 02 November ... http://www.b2bgibraltar.com/springsummer-2009/airlines-announce-winter-schedules