The Bahamas Investor

...ences, first-class amenities and a whole gamut of financial services in a stable democracy only 40 minutes away from Florida.” Also speaking at the event were senior associate with Higgs and Johnson Nadia Fountain, Linda Beidler-D’Aguilar of Graham Thompson and Co , and Nicola Virgill-Rolle, director of services, Ministry of Financial Services. The event was sponsored by Julius Baer , Etienne Dupuch Jr Publications Ltd , ATC Trustees (Bahamas) Ltd......

...and Janelle Sands from BFSB and superintendent Michele Fields of the ICB, accompanied by Patrice McDonald and Kimberly Kemp-Rolle, also of the ICB.......

...cial Services Ryan Pinder and Director of Financial Services Nicola Virgil-Rolle announced at a press conference today that The Bahamas will host a Regional FATCA Workshop April 9-10, 2013. The Ministry of Financial Services will host the workshop in partnership with the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) on the US Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel in Nassau, The Bahamas. The workshop w......

...ith the Mall at Marathon project late last year.” According to Sophia Hart-Rolle, Exuma manager, the island is ready for the new look and feel. “We had to close this store on February 3 for the renovation, but the response from people has been amazing,” she says. “You can see the surprise in their eyes.” BTC is opening transformed stores in rapid-fire succession including: the flagship Mall at Marathon store in Nassau in December; Pioneers Way in......

...cipation. They include Bahamians Chelsea Johnson, Courtney McIntosh, David Rolle, Harl Taylor Bag, Latoya Hanna-Moxey and Theo Sealy. Guyana’s Carol Fraser, Sharleen Logan from St Lucia, Kimon Baptiste of St Vincent and The Grenadines, and Darcel de Vlugt from Trinidad and Tobago will also exhibit their designs. “It’s our hope to take IWFS to the next level in fashion and the first step is to align the showcase with the industry itself,” says Indi......

...or Freeport and Grand Bahama. He will work closely with GBPA president Ian Rolle and the current executive team to develop new strategies for development, and build on already existing initiatives and programmes. Sir Jack Hayward and the St George family said in a joint statement: “Ian Fair exemplifies the true essence of seasoned leadership. His immense international exposure, and expressed interest in promoting the untapped potential of Grand Ba......

...r word becomes your bond.” “Our seven years experience on the journey to become lawyers did not make us liars, but on the contrary it made us leaders; to be an example of the right thing to do and the right way to go,” said new attorney Lanisha Tamar Rolle, speaking on behalf of the group. This latest batch of lawyers were presented before the Supreme Court in three ceremonies–held towards the end of last week. (L-R) Tonique Lewis, Shivron Gray, N......

...ers of the BCCEC from left to right are: Brian Nutt, Ian Ferguson, Winston Rolle and Peter Goudie) By calling the BCCEC Help Desk at 242 322-2145 or 242 322-3320, members can request the assistance of a human resource consultant at reduced rates. Businesses can ask advice on sourcing and recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee services and policies and procedures. Each company will receive a written assessment wi......

...s an important arm to a growing and thriving financial services industry.” Minister Pinder continued: “We believe that we should be the first name off your lips when you are advising your international clients on how to manage their estates. We want to be the first name. We want to show that we have the commitment to the industry, the dynamism and the innovative products that you need. ” The event in London was attended by around 100 leading inter......

Here follows Remarks by Governor John Rolle on fostering training to enhance the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism outcomes: It is a pleasure to be here at the launch of The Bahamas Chapter of the ACAMS network. We all appreciate the importance of having skilled professionals to manage the money laundering and related risks posed to the financial system. We also appreciate that The Bahamas must demonstrate......

...The Ministry of Finance financial secretary John Rolle released a public statement regarding several revenue reforms approved by Parliament during the 2015/2016 Budget Debate. These mainly affect the revenue collections that fall under Ministry of Finance agencies and include Customs Duties and Excise Taxes, Stamp Taxes, Value Added Tax (VAT), Real Property Taxes and Business Licenses. Download a PDF of the statement here.......

...nd representatives from the Bahamas’ missions in Washington and Miami. The Ministerial efforts have been undertaken under the direction and guidance of the Honourable Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Transport and Aviation. These developments represent a significant achievement and advancement in the affairs of the Bahamian people with respect to the management of its sovereign airspace, which heretofore had not been accomplished by previous admin......

...& marketing; Eldece Clarke, director sports tourism development; and Greg Rolle, senior director, private aviation. (BIS Photo) Jibrilu said it was a great opportunity to meet with members of the team, some of whom are based in Nassau, as well as the tourism offices around the world. The global team representing many of the top origin markets for The Bahamas included New York, Atlanta, Florida, Houston, Toronto, Europe and Latin America, as well......

...The Central Bank of The Bahamas Governor John Rolle says that there has been a positive response to the pilot of the Sand Dollar digital currency on Exuma, with around 1,200 digital wallets being created.......

...The Central Bank of The Bahamas governor John Rolle says that plans are being finalised for a new building for the regulator in Nassau.......