Following an economic impact study, which highlighted the financial benefits Baha Mar brings to The Bahamas, the mega resort has released a promotional video asking Bahamians what they think about the development.
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Prime Minister Perry Christie says that he expects the telecommunications market to be liberalized in The Bahamas by the end of next year.
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GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas – Grand Lucayan, Bahamas has named Roderick Colebrook (pictured) as its new Director of Rooms Division.

In his role, Mr. Colebrook will oversee the world-class Senses Spa, front office, guest services and retail for the resort, which offers a classic Bahamian experience just 55 miles from the Florida coast.

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SUNRISE, Fla., July 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fuelstream, Inc. (OTCQB:FLST) (“Fuelstream” or the “Company”) announced today that Paul Major has accepted an engagement by the Office of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, to be the Chairman of a new committee. As a result of Mr. Major’s acceptance, he has tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Major commenced his appointment on July 29, 2013.

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Key West Seaplanes, premiere provider of exclusive seaplane charters for The Florida Keys, Key West, all Florida and The Bahamas/Caribbean is quoted in Water Flying Magazine. Water Flying Magazine, the official publication for the Seaplane Pilots Association reached out to Key West Seaplanes for advice in saltwater seaplane operations.

Key West Seaplanes, based in Key West, Florida is the region’s premiere seaplane charter company. The company operates a fleet of aircrafts and offered their professional advice to other seaplane operators when contacted by Dale Smith, a writer for Water Flying Magazine. “One real issue in seaplane operations is the day-to-day impeccable upkeep of our seaplanes” states Julie Ann Floyd, Key West Seaplanes pilot and owner of the company’s aircrafts. “I was approached by Mr. Smith to offer suggestions and advice for others that fly seaplanes, whether they do so as a business or privately. I want others to learn through the years of experience we have here at Key West Seaplanes which is why I granted the interview.”

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Club New Flight has taken off, from nationwide premier jet charter leader New Flight Charters. Club members can take advantage of special member charter discounts, complimentary ground transportation and custom catering, and advance information on special pricing and new charter aircraft.

In addition members receive current lists of upcoming attractive empty leg specials. The current featured empty legs list includes the Top 50 empty flights in July and August.

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The Bahamas Financial Services Board’s (BFSB) Landfall events are designed to provide financial service intermediaries and other service providers in targeted markets with updates on legislative and business developments in The Bahamas and to enable participating BFSB members to connect with potential business opportunities. The 2013 “landings” to date have included Brazil and London, with upcoming events scheduled for Miami and Canada in the fall.

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Patrik von Sydow, Chief Executive Officer of Danish Yachts A/S in Skagen, Denmark and Paul Engle, President of the Bradford Marine companies with shipyards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Freeport in the Bahamas, have announced today that Bradford Marine, Inc. has been selected to be the exclusive representative for Danish Yachts’ sales and service in North and South America.

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Hotel development in the Bahamas has restarted quicker than other Caribbean islands, in part due to a recently updated government measure which slashes construction costs.

The Hotel Encouragement Act, which was first introduced in a basic form in 1954, exempts qualified developers from paying duties on most construction materials. In 2009 the HEA was amended to include entertainment facilities, nightclubs, restaurants and shops located in designated areas, providing a substantial added incentive for developers.

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This is an excerpt from World Property Channel as it appeared on July 30, 2013. For updates or to read the current version of this post in its entirety, please click here.

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Pictured: Lloyd’s of London building exterior, London England. (Stock Photo via Wiki Commons)

Cooper Gay & Co Ltd, part of the Cooper Gay Swett and Crawford (CGSC) Group, has participated in the establishment of the first Lloyd’s of London coverholder plaque in the Bahamas, as the broker joined an event to celebrate the launch of Star General Insurance Company Limited’s new medical malpractice insurance product.

“Star General, a Bahamian broker, provides general insurance including Life and Health products to both local Bahamian and international companies,” Cooper Gay’s bulletin explained. “The company achieved Lloyd’s coverholder status for medical malpractice insurance coverage in February this year, following an agreement in which Argo International Holdings Ltd (Argo Group) extended their Lloyd’s underwriting authority for medical malpractice insurance to the company.”

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