Pictured: Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis arrives (left) in The Bahamas and holds a press conference (above) at LPIA. (Photos/Peter Ramsay)

During the final day of the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said that several matters of significant importance had been addressed at the summit held in Jamaica, July 4-6.

“There several matters that I think were of great importance and significance to The Bahamas which have to be resolved, discussed, and The Bahamas’ position be placed firmly within the Caribbean Community,” the Prime Minister said.

He pointed out that one of the items discussed in particular is the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the free movement of people between all 15 CARICOM member states.

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Palm Cay residential complex on New Providence’s southeast shore has brought to market its $100 million luxury condominium and penthouse offering.

One Marina is adjacent to the property’s marina and was 40 per cent sold before being released to the general market, according to Myles Newell, the recently-appointed director of sales and marketing.

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Pictured: Chairman of CARICOM Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe)

The 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) got underway with a clarion call for greater Caribbean integration among the 15 member-states and associates. The high-level summit is being held July 4-6 in Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica.

Prime Minister Dr Hubert A. Minnis is heading The Bahamas delegation to 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), July 4-6, 2018 being held in Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica.

Among the key agenda items are crime and security strategy, disaster management and climate change, and the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).

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The Labour Minister’s meeting with Carnival Cruise Lines officials is among the top business stories in The Bahamas this week.
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The 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially opened July 4, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Just prior to leaving for CARICOM, senior policy advisor to the Prime Minister, Joshua Sears discussed the importance of this particular conclave.

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Developments within the domestic economy remained largely positive during the review period of May 2018, as tourism indicators continued to trend upwards, while foreign investment projects supported construction-related activity.

Reflecting the increase in global oil prices, domestic energy costs rose during the period, while on the fiscal front, the cumulative deficit contracted over the ten months of FY2017/2018, due to a decline in capital expenditure and an increase in revenue.

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Officials from The Bahamas will meet with representatives from other member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on crime and security, disaster management and recovery, and emerging geo-political developments that can have an impact on the region’s growth prospects at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, July 4-6, 2018 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson officially opened the Information and Communications Technology Summer Programme June 27, 2018 at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) in Grand Bahama.

The Minister said the programme will give young Bahamians an opportunity for free education in an industry that is quickly expanding in Grand Bahama.

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The Central Bank of The Bahamas serves as Issuing Agent and Registrar for Bahamas Registered Stock (BRS) issued by the Bahamas Government.

In an effort to better serve the domestic investor market, commencing July 1, 2018, the Central Bank has begun publishing quarterly calendars of initial public offering (IPO) dates.

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