The Bahamas Investor

...egistration (Form 1) must be filed with BIA along with proof of ownership (for example, a signed and dated conveyance), payment of stamp duty and real property tax and an original receipt from the Treasury Department showing proof of payment of $250. A permit is required if the property to be purchased is five acres or more of contiguous land. A permit is also required if the property in question is not to be used as a private residence or is not......

...Penthouse at the Tour Odeon Monaco, Monaco Price: US$388 million Scheduled for completion in early 2015, the Tour Odeon Monaco will be the second-largest building on the Mediterranean coastline and home to the world’s most expensive apartment; a five-floor penthouse costingUS$388. Apartments in the building start at US$36 million and with 35,000 square foot of space, ready to be designed according to buyer taste, the penthouse is a mini-mansion. O......

...mmer, guestrooms will be complete and the hotel will be bookable on hilton.com for arrivals beginning on March 5, 2015. At this time, guests may also begin earning and redeeming Hilton HHonors® points. About Hilton Hotels & Resorts Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more......

...se ships. Awards are based on reviews submitted for cruises taken in 2013. For a complete list of winners, visit: 2014 Cruisers’ Choice Awards. Cruise Critic® is an online cruise guide, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers, from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts. The site features more than 100,000 cruise reviews and hosts the world’s largest online cruise community where travelers share experiences and opinions with......

...needs in 2011 and stamp duties on several large tourism projects financed by foreign investment compensated for a decline in recurrent revenue in 2011, but these developments will not be credit supportive going forward. We do not expect reforms necessary to increase recurrent revenues, most importantly the introduction of a value-added tax and a modernization of the property tax system, to materialize before 2014/15. The government plans to gradu......

...and a Hudson in London, England. Morgans Hotel Group also owns a 90% controlling interest in The Light Group, a leading lifestyle food and beverage company. For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com.......

...’s 0.3-point loss likely would have been greater had grading been possible for Libya and Syria, the editors note. Bahrain remained the region’s top performer in the Index by gaining 0.3 points, and defended its spot at No.12 in the world with an overall score of 75.5 points. Egypt lost 3.1 points, leaving it tied for the third-largest decline in the world. Sub-Saharan Africa’s overall level of economic freedom “remains weaker than that of any othe......

...dy on the desirability and suitable structure of a VAT that was undertaken by Compass Lexecon, a group of U.S. fiscal experts with extensive experience in advising on fiscal policy matters in that country. Its Senior Managing Director, for instance, was a key member of Present Clinton’s National Economic Council and he was instrumental in the completion of the study on a Bahamian VAT. As well, early this year, the Government willingly acknowledged......

...com/carnivalcruise  Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/carnival  Flickr:  www.flickr.com/photos/carnivalcruiselines/  YouTube:  www.youtube.com/carnival Journalists also can visit Carnival’s media site, www.carnival-news.com or follow the line’s PR department on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CarnivalPR. About Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival is “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®” with 24 ships operating three- to 18-day voyages to The Bahamas, Car......

...beverage company. For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com. FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the operating performance of our investments and financing needs. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by......

...tourism information in The Bahamas with such publications as the Bahamas Handbook, Welcome Bahamas, What-to-do, Bahamas Trailblazer Maps and the Dining & Entertainment Guide. Online content is available at www.caribbean.com, www.bahamasnet.com and www.bahamashandbook.com. For more information, promotional copies or to send press releases to the publisher, please contact the Editorial Dept at 242-323-5665 or e-mail info@dupuch.com.......

...s and outerwear and unpacking your laptop from its bag and be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can be easily removed. Leave gifts unwrapped as they may be opened for inspection as part of the baggage screening process. Stay Connected—Check the airport website www.nassaulpia.com for the latest updates on flight schedules and information on parking, in-terminal services or security regulations and procedures. Connect with LPIA on soc......

...8,000 and will be offered for a limited time on Glamour-Sales’ China site, www.mei.com. Buyers may choose from one of four world-class yachts for a chartered excursion to exotic destinations such as Nuku Hiva Island inFrench Polynesia, the Bahamas, St. Martin Island in the Caribbean, or others. Standard sailing time is one week and may be extended upon customer request. Engineered and built by award-winning interior and exterior designers in Europ......

...ng transparent. We want to be everywhere all the time and give [Bahamians] comfort, especially in this global recession.” The drive is also focusing on the needs of the domestic tourist and encouraging locals to visit their own country. As Johnson explains: “It is a recession, so we want to keep as much money as we can circulating at home.” Tourism today The campaign, which began in January with the launch of the Tourism Today Network, builds on t......

...10 to more than 6,500. For a list of ALHI’s entire portfolio, visit ALHI’s website www.alhi.com, and preview details of ALHI’s membership, including easily useful information on the 11 defined specialty segments within the ALHI portfolio. On the website, planners can quickly see details of the properties’ meeting, accommodation, recreational and dining offerings, as well as destination information and “Luxury on Sale” value opportunities. A photo......