The Bahamas Investor

...stainable energy future is critical” for the Caribbean. The Bahamian prime minister made the statement as part of his welcome address to delegates at CREF 2010–The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, which took place 13-15 October at Atlantis Paradise Island. The forum gathers together some of the region’s key innovators, industry leaders and prominent policy makers in the fields of renewable energy, green technology and sustainability. The conferen......

...Bahamas. Likewise, the Minister said that she is in collaboration with the Minister of Financial Services in the creation of a strategic plan for immediate implementation for the positioning of The Bahamas as a maritime centre for cluster economic activities for shipping companies worldwide. “In this way we expect to attract such companies to headquarter in The Bahamas thereby creating important and substantive linkages throughout our economy in t......

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Brent Symonette represented Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, at the official opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Perth, Australia, on October 28, 2011. The ceremony took place at the Riverside Theatre of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth. Invitees were w......

...Your goal of training 2,000 seafarers and mariners over 10 years is worthy of all of our support,” he told the gathering. “I acknowledge, with thanks, DNV for representing The Bahamas and being one of three classification societies, which ably do so. We are proud of the service you provide and look forward to a continued mutually rewarding relationship,” said Deveaux. He expressed an appreciation on behalf of the Bahamas government to the Bahamas......

...oto for enlargement. (Photo courtesy of Bahamas High Commission in London) Minister of Youth Sports and Culture Daniel Johnson met with Sports Ministers and senior officials from 43 Commonwealth nations in London on July 25 for the sixth Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting. The meeting was chaired by Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics for the UK. During the meeting, the delegates strongly endorsed a set of guidelines that will a......

...,” she added. Ambassador Bisogneiro also paid a courtesy call on Perry Christie, Prime Minister; Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Philip Davis and other officials.......

...S) held at Bimini Bay Resort February 1-3. He shared his ministry’s vision for the redevelopment of The Bahamas’ financial services industry, zeroing in on increasing the jurisdiction’s competitiveness as a full-service business centre; backing business friendly immigration policies; developing a comprehensive approach to innovation and focusing on new geographic markets. One important aspect of the Ministry, he said, is to keep abreast of interna......

...Assembly. Mr. President, The Bahamas commends the United Nations for the convening and outcome of the High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels last Monday. The Bahamas has committed itself to the principle of the Rule of Law and to ensuring good governance for the benefit of the entire populace of The Bahamas. The Bahamas is committed also to adhering to the rule at law at the international level and to uphold......

...of Atlantis Paradise Island mega resort and the One&Only Club , the Prime Minister of The Bahamas Hubert Ingraham made a public statement at the end of last week underscoring his government’s commitment to protecting jobs in the tourism sector. “We continue to monitor events and assist where appropriate and helpful. Our overriding responsibility is for the protection of Bahamian jobs and the long- term viability of Atlantis,” Ingraham told an aud......

...ervice providers and contractors, Atlantis is responsible for the creation of a total of at least 16,000 direct and indirect jobs.” The Prime Minister said Atlantis’ continued commitment to capital improvements and projects has resulted in a steady stream of construction related jobs and compensation. “Over the past 12 months over $35 million has been spent on capital expenditures. Where construction is concerned, over $11 million was with local c......

...erous roof top terrace and panoramic views of Nassau Harbour. For Minister of Investments Khaalis Rolle, who recently toured the property, the project was a “clear demonstration that local expertise and funding are important contributors to quality construction projects and to the Bahamian economy as a whole.” “This is the type of vision being brought to life that allows us to disabuse people of the belief that everything we do is about foreign in......

...egotiated country to country, could be a viable alternative. Additional speakers at the Nassau Conference, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Financial Services and the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas , included: Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle; deputy chief executive of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners George Hodgson; Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers president Shasta Trec......

...y,” says publisher Etienne Dupuch Jr. “Grand Bahama has a lot to offer in terms of location, infrastructure and logistics, as well as tax benefits and other incentives for businesses.” The event will see a keynote address by Prime Minister Perry Christie and presentations by Minister of State for Investment Khaalis Rolle , GBPA chairman Ian Fair and Joy Jibrilu, director of investments at the BIA. “We look forward to partnering with The Grand Baha......

...urisdiction and recent efforts around Caribbean-level policy coordination. Rolle of the SCB, provided an overview of international developments in the securities industry and recent Commission policy changes including those related to minimum education requirements for registered persons and the filing of audited financial statements. She also provided a review of legislative developments including recently enacted acts related to the sector. The......

...to encourage entrepreneurs and equip them with better skills. The chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC), Winston Rolle, has spoken out about the need to promote entrepreneurship in the educational system. “Education on entrepreneurship comes from the school level,” he said. “Life long learning is something we need to instill in people. They need to know how to develop a business plan, understand the market......