The Bahamas Investor

...held a ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry November 7. The awardees are: D’Andra Andrews, Anishka Bethune, Nadia Bowe, Janeille Brathwaite, Angelo Butler, Dayvan Carey, Gregory Culmer, Oquendo Lewis, Keevon Maynard, Tammi Miller, Anna Amelia Moss, Heneka Rolle, Lavert Ross, Ecarscha Ambrose-Smith, Joshua Thompson, and Tamara Turnquest. Bahamas China Friendship Association (BCFA) President Anthony Capron attended the ceremony, along with regi......

...The Central Bank of The Bahamas Governor John Rolle delivered remarks at the Exuma Business Outlook on the topic of “Bahamian financial resilience post-natural disasters” at Sandals Emerald Bay , Exuma, October 24, 2019. Read or download the PDF from the Governor’s address entitled Bahamian Financial Resilience Post-Natural Disasters here. Read/download his full address here: Bahamian Financial Resilience Post-Natural Disasters......

...and therapy with the effective implementation of the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act 2013. Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville was also a part of the panel discussion. Pictured: (from left) Dr Beneby, Ian Rolle, president Grand Bahama Port Authority and Minister Darville during the panel discussion at the International Stem Cell Society Conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama, February 22. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)......

...oker, FINEX Global & Willis Ltd to discuss the coverage during the launch. Rolle indicated that there have been a number of sessions with Willis, including a recent online webinar, to acclimate staff to the new product. He said he is confident that NUA is ready for a successful launch of this product. Juarbe said his company decided to partner with NUA because the company has a “strong presence” in The Bahamas. “They know their clientele; they kno......

...nk as a Broker-Dealer Member, Keith Davies, BISX’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are extremely pleased to welcome the Central Bank of The Bahamas as our newest Member. This is a momentous day in the Bahamian capital markets, as the Central Bank takes this action which allows it to transact directly on the Exchange. When considered in conjunction with the upcoming listing of all BRS on the Exchange and the dematerialization of all BRS, these......

...Enterprise Management Angelika Hilerbrandt (1yr) – Public Diplomacy Thelma Rolle (1yr) – Public Diplomacy Jaimie Gibson (1yr) – International Communication Eric Rose (1yr) – International Communication Isheika Cleare (1yr) – Public Administration Rhonda Smith-Martin (1yr) – Public Administration Nekeishna Sutherland (1yr) – Public Administration Etosha Rahming (1yr) – Public Administration Gia Smith (1yr) – Int’l Econ of Bus. Admin 2014-2015 CONFU......

...ry, The Winterbotham Trust Company Ltd. Kia S. Curling, CPA, Financial Controller, Societe Generale Private Banking (Bahamas) Ltd. Lesa Seymour-Oliver, Associate Director/Assistant Credit Officer, Julius Baer Bank & Trust   EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR Christel Sands-Feaste, Partner, Higgs & Johnson Ivan G.D. Hooper, TEP, FICA, CEO, The Winterbotham Trust Company Ltd. Tony S. Joudi, President , Sapphire Venture Fund Vanessa A. Knowles, CFA, FRM, Country......

...Celebration of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, 5 July 2019: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Governors, representatives of the Clearing Banks Association, representatives of the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies, former central bank employees, other guests: good afternoon. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and staff of the Central Bank, thank you all for being here with us this afternoon to celebr......

...round breaking advancement for the Bahamian people. Pictured: (from left) Jay Joe, Chief Executive Officer – NZIA Limited, Simon Kim, Managing Director – NZIA Limited, John Rolle, Governor – Central Bank of The Bahamas. (Central Bank of The Bahamas Photo) Source: Central Bank of The Bahamas.......

...the official airline partner for the Florida Panthers of BB&T Center. Greg Rolle, director of sports for the MOT, said the MOT “has been working closing with the Florida Panthers over the past year, and the relationship has proven mutually rewarding for both the Islands of The Bahamas as well as members, players and fans of the Florida Panthers.” “The economic benefit that comes as a result of this type of partnership extends beyond sporting. It r......

...tion’s second city are Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance John Rolle, who will present on the topic “Tax Reform: The Process & Economic Implications”; Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) vice chair Sarah St George; President of the GB Chamber of Commerce Barry Malcolm; Director of the National Training Agency Agatha Marcelle; President of Modalena Ltd Russell Miller; and Microsoft country manager for Bermuda, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands......

...tants; Brian Jones, Bahamas Investment & Securities Business Association; Coretta Owen, Bahamas Real Estate Association; Sean Albert, Clearing Banks Association; Kevin Burrows, CFA Society Bahamas; and Marie Cargill, Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. Allen and Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle, director at the Ministry of Financial Services, will serve as permanent directors. The new board will elect the chairman, vice chairmen, treasurer and secreta......

...The Sand Dollar digital currency has been launched in Exuma. The Central Bank of The Bahamas Governor John Rolle explains why the new virtual currency is being trailed in that region before being rolled out across the archipelago.......

...tings rooms, seven boardrooms, and a number of hospitality suites offering state-of-the-art business docking stations, personal printers, flat screen TVs and an abundance of charging stations. Atlantis can also accommodate exhibition shows with up to 300 8×10 ft booths, secure storage for 10 containers, offer teleconference facilities and provide in-house audio-visual expertise, among a host of other capabilities. Incremental growth Another proper......

...ng in The Bahamas: ten years of change By James Smith, CBE, former Finance Minister of The Bahamas From the beginning of the century up until a decade ago, banking legislation in The Bahamas was designed to attract foreign financial institutions by emphasizing confidentiality and secrecy as key elements of the banking system. Indeed, the confidentiality provisions were embedded in the banking laws, government policies and light regulation by The C......