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News & Press - Oct 1/24
- World Bank calls for strong policy response to Covid-19
- PM updates nation on Covid-19 outbreak
- Finance Ministry responds to ratings review
- Butterfield to release Q1 results at end of month
- Digital currency pilot attracts interest
- CDB approves $140m aid package
- CTO signs tourism data deal
- Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line set to relaunch in May
- Tourism experts: prepare for post-coronavirus travel surge
- IDB supports regional economy
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- Royal Caribbean reiterates commitment to The Bahamas
- ECLAC issues Covid-19 outlook
- Central Bank releases economic report for February – PDF
- Government rolls out $20m in loans to SMEs
- PM gives Covid-19 update – PDF
- DPM outlines government stimulus measures – PDF
- Economist mulls long-term impact of Covid-19
- Health Minister releases Covid-19 update – PDF
- Extension of deadline for economic substance filing – PDF
- CDB offers support
- CHTA: Tourism will rebound – video
- IMF calls for ‘decisive’ action
- PM releases statement on death of Sir Sol Kerzner – PDF
- BDB urges economic diversification – PDF
- Major resorts to close due to coronavirus – video
- Sir Sol Kerzner dies following cancer battle
- PM announces precautionary measures – PDF
- DPM: short-term economic impact of coronavirus inevitable
- Bankers call for move to online services
- Government releases update on coronavirus – video
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The Ministry of Financial Services, in conjunction with the Finance Ministry, invites sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide consultancy services related to the conceptual design, development and deployment of an electronic reporting framework to implement the proposed Inter-governmental Agreement between The Bahamas and the US on the US Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act. Download or view the government notice here.
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Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder commended the work of the Bahamas Financial Services Board at the organization's Annual General Meeting Wednesday, while shedding some light on recent developments with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Pictured: Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder speaks at the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Annual General Meeting, September 25. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)
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Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder applauded the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and all participating firms for continuing to work with the current administration.
He said that the BFSB was “a voice to the government on expressing both concerns and new opportunities in the industry that cause for the development of new products and joint promotional activities.”
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Cantor Gaming and Celebrity Cruises announced yesterday that they have entered into an agreement to provide the cruise industry’s first complete mobile casino gaming solution.
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Las Vegas, NV ― Cantor Gaming and Celebrity Cruises an-nounced yesterday that they have entered into an agree-ment to provide the cruise industry’s first complete mo-bile casino gaming solution.Cantor Gaming’s mobile gaming technology will offer a wide selection of casino-style games to Celebrity’s guests, including those on trips to The Bahamas.
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The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas’ 8th Annual Nassau Conference 2013 is scheduled to be held October 16 at the British Colonial Hilton.
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The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas’ (AIBT) 8th Annual Nassau Conference 2013 is scheduled to be held October 16 at the British Colonial Hilton.
“The Nassau Conference is designed to provide the professional service community in The Bahamas with an accessible, world-class learning and networking experience,” said Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder.
“There will be a number of speakers present that will provide a global perspective of economical shifts within the financial services sector.”
The event will be held under the theme: The shift has occurred. How are you positioned?
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Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald was in Grand Bahama last week to discuss training at BORCO and the development of the College of The Bahamas' Freeport campus. See larger photos courtesy BIS/Vandyke Hepburn below.
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Education, Science and Technology Minister Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville and chairman of the College of The Bahama Alfred Sears September 18 held talks with senior officials from the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) on the way forward for the College of The Bahamas‘ Northern Campus, and how the Ministry and the GBPA could strengthen collaboration efforts, and improve COB’s campus facilities in East Grand Bahama.
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Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville toured the renovations of the Reef Hotel last week as the resort's overhaul enters the next phase of redevelopment. The Minister was informed that the majority of demolition work has been done, and that the finish work on the inside would soon begin.
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Tribune242
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Ian Rolle, president of Grand Bahama Port Authority; Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville; touring the Reef Village Hotel renovations with Project Manager Turnquest. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
FREEPORT, Sept 23, 2013 (Tribune) — Renovation projects at the Reef Village and Grand Bahama airport’s domestic terminal are on schedule, underpinning the creation of hundreds more jobs.
The Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr Michael Darville, along with a Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) team, got a first-hand glimpse of construction projects underway at both venues during recent site inspections.
Demolition work at the Reef Village is nearing completion, with finishing work set to begin on 500 rooms that will comprise the five-star resort set to be leased by Sunwing under the Memories brand.
This is an excerpt from Tribune242 as it appeared on September 26, 2013. For updates or to read the current version of this post in its entirety, please click here.
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Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) is moving ahead with its mandate to revitalize the capital city and redevelop urban space in the city. Watch an interview with Jevon Moss, project manager of the DNP here.
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Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) is moving ahead with its mandate to revitalize the capital city and redevelop urban space in the city. Watch an interview with Jevon Moss, project manager of the DNP here.
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Baha Mar Ltd today announced that Paul V Pusateri has been named chief operating officer of Baha Mar, effective immediately, also serving as general manager of the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel. In this new role, Pusateri will be responsible for all day-to-day operations at the $3.5-billion destination gaming resort, which is the largest single-phase luxury resort project in the region. Pictured: Paul V Pusateri. (Photo courtesy of Baha Mar)
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Baha Mar Ltd today announced that Paul V Pusateri has been named chief operating officer of Baha Mar, effective immediately.
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The government has not yet decided who will manage the Treasure Bay Casino in the Our Lucaya resort in Freeport, as international and domestic firms compete to operate the facility. Watch a ZNS Network news report here.
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International and domestic firms compete to operate the Treasure Bay Casino in the Our Lucaya resort in Freeport. Watch a ZNS Network news report here.
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The Bahamas signed onto the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, setting the framework for the introduction of national disability legislation.
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Pictured: Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin (left) and Mellany Zonicle, director, Social Services, Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Community Development, before Monday’s session at United Nations Headquarters, New York. (Photo courtesy BIS)
New York, USA — The Commonwealth of The Bahamas became the 157th country to sign onto the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities September 24, setting the framework for the introduction of national disability legislation.
Minster of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin signed the convention on behalf of the government of The Bahamas.