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...Today.com, Golf Travel LarryGolfsTheWorld.com. Follow him on Twitter. From Forbes.com: …This villa compound takes “all-inclusive” very, very seriously and with the exception of whatever you feel like tipping staff, it is practically impossible to dip into your pocket once you arrive (actually, from the moment you land at the airport on Eleuthera). Everything – and they mean everything – from free flowing Dom Perignon champagne to deep-sea fishing......

...estination for a more in-depth analysis. The five areas of evaluation used for comparing and benchmarking various retirement communities in the Bahamas include residential options, visual appeal, recreational activities, social networking, and safety. ABOUT bestretirementdestinations.com Being the first of its kind, bestretirementdestinations.com gained instant popularity on the internet. It was only a matter of months, since its inception in 2008......

...and international privacy instruments. Feitian Partnership To further reinforce its commitment to data security, Cloud Carib entered in an agreement with Feitian Technologies, a leading software security company, specializing in authentication and encryption solutions. Based in Beijing and serving a global clientele, Feitian has been awarded 500 worldwide patents and continues to push the edge of digital security technology and authentication sys......

...resort destination currently under construction in the Western Hemisphere. For more information: bahamar.com. About Baha Mar Baha Mar, the 1,000-acre, US$3.5 billion resort, gaming and entertainment complex slated to open in December 2014, will boast some of the world’s most famous luxury hotel brands, including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, Mondrian, a Morgans Hotel Group property and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, as well as the new dazzling Baha Mar C......

...ing to the Prime Minister. With the completion of the new Straw Market due by year’s end, along with the commencement of other key projects on and around Bay Street, historic Nassau is set for a facelift. In other news, The Central Bank of The Bahamas announced in October that the government had invited applications for Bahamas Registered Stock totaling $60 million. November After two months of searching, the board of directors of the Bahamas Fina......

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...al Investment Policy in this month, raising the minimum dollar requirement for foreign direct investment (FDI) in a commercial undertaking and removing the restriction prohibiting international investment in restaurants and/or entertainment facilities. The headline stealer for the month, however, was the sale of controlling shares in the Bahamas Telecommunications Co to Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (CWC). The global telecommunications compa......

...f 1% on the amount borrowed. The Bahamas Bar Assoc follows a minimum scale fee for conveyancy and mortgage transactions at 2.5% of the sale price plus out-of-pocket expenses. International Persons Landholding Act, 1993 Amended in 2007, The International Persons Landholding Act, 1993, made it easier for non-Bahamians and companies under their control to own property. 1. A non-Bahamian or permanent resident who purchases or acquires an interest in a......

...thout any discount or fees), all shares of MHG common stock not subscribed for by MHG shareholders in the rights offering. Proceeds of the rights offering will be used to retire the Company’s credit facility secured by Delano South Beach that, as of March 31, 2013, had $25 million of outstanding borrowing and a $10 million letter of credit drawn. The remaining cash proceeds, together with cash received in the exchange transaction, are expected to......

...l value my career but it may not be the number one thing anymore.” Leading by example Professionals that lead by example are key in attracting young upcoming talent into financial services and opening their eyes to the opportunities available to them. The Bahamas is making sure that a continued supply of high-calibre professionals is being sustained to drive development of the sector, whether they are educated through domestic programmes such as t......

...ocabulary, nor must it be as we look to the future. We must continue to lobby for big actions (as opposed to Band-aids) that can have meaningful impact on this industry. These actions include: • Focusing on consistent and informed interaction with multilateral bodies so that we are able to defend the sector with a clear understanding of the business impact. The private sector must remain fully engaged with policymakers. • Forming strategic allianc......

...Trustee Act and Foundations Act. Fees • Registration fee $550 (prorated) • Annual fee $500 (late fees apply) See EE regulations for a complete listing of fees.......

...d small business, the Government will this year waive the business license fee for new business. To help with economic relief for small businesses, we will also waive for this year, the business license fee for businesses making under $100,000. These businesses will still have to go through the licensing process but will be exempt from the business license fee for 2018. The Government committed to the enhancement and development of micro-, small-......