The Bahamas Investor

...in the recent Bahamas Bureau of Standards’ First National Standardization Forum and Formation of Technical Committees Workshop, held at SuperClubs Breezes . Minister Pinder noted that while the benefits of WTO seem numerous, the realization of such benefits would only be achieved by adhering to the principles of the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) agreement for the development, adoption and implementation of standards. “On a governmental le......

...re that sufficient Bahamians are trained in the languages of business,” he stated. Minister Pinder added that his Ministry has been charged with the task of ensuring that The Bahamas is recognized as “the regional centre of excellence in financial services.” “We continue to discuss with Caribbean and international governments and with our tertiary institutions,” he said. “A definitive plan of action for achieving this will be released in the new b......

...ence were various heads of government as well as representatives from the Inter American Development Bank , Caribbean Tourism Organization and the United Nations World Tourism Organization . Addressing the delegates, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of working together to develop the Caribbean’s tourism sector, saying: “We are only as strong as our weakest destination. We must make ourselves stronger through cooperation.” cmorris@dupuch.......

...Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Danny Johnson says that The Bahamas is looking to attract more international sporting events following the success of the recent LPGA golf tournament.......

...Bolstered by multi-billion dollar projects, such as the Baha Mar megaresort on Cable Beach, coming onstream this year, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says he is optimistic that 2014 will be a bumper year for tourism.......

...investment for their money,” he said. The one-day Bahamas Business Outlook conference was held at the Melia resort on Cable Beach. Additional speakers on the agenda included Minister of Environment & Housing Kendred Dorsett and managing partner at Ernst & Young Michele Thompson. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...inister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar, who is also chairman of the Council of Ministers Caribbean Tourism Organization, gave remarks at the World Travel Market Caribbean News Conference 6 November, 2017 in London. Read his remarks here: The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens has been quoted so much over the years that it has become somewhat of a cliché. However, in the present context, it is a most appropriate cliché for our circumstances as th......

...Pictured: European Union Ambassador Designate, Paola Amadei (left) pays courtesy call on Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration December 5, when she presented him with the Copie d’ Usage of the Letter of Credence. (BIS/Photo Raymond A. Bethel)......

...Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder views the “A” rating for the Securities Commission of the Bahamas as monumental, as it follows the recent passage of the Securities Industries Act. He adds that The Bahamas is the first country in the region with such a rating.......

...Bringing remarks on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, Minister of Transportation and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin told hospitality industry graduates that the number of visitors to the nation will be around six million by the end of this year, a five per cent increase year on year.......

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell encouraged residents of the historic Fox Hill community to participate in the proposed National Congress aimed at establishing a blue print for the further development of the country. He made the appeal during the Seventh Annual Flag Raising Ceremony commemorating the country’s 39th Independence Day celebrations at the Fox Hill Parade July 14, 2012. Audio content loading … please standby [......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe spoke to members of the Marina Operators Association about changes being made at the Ministry to promote marina use and how he intends to spend the $85-million government tourism budget. Watch the full address here.......

...by providing for training, but it will also facilitate an entirely new platform for the way that customs processes and captures data and will support the electronic submission of documents, Pinder said. “These initiatives will ease the way in which business is done in the country and may by extension, assist with the country’s ‘ease of doing business rankings.'” He said that the trade component of the loan has identified three main areas of priori......

...n, Demetrius Pinder, and Michael Mathieu–paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his Cable Beach office August 14, 2012. Christie told the gold medalists that the entire nation was uplifted by their victory. “The grit and determination was evident in that race,” he said. The Prime Minister also noted the accomplishments of Grenada’s Kirani James, the Olympic 400m champion and that country’s’ first ever medal winner. He also commended Trinida......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the opening of the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort will help boost the local economy.......