The Bahamas Investor

...ecialty and sub specialty care both on an in-patient and out-patient basis for medical issues including laboratory services and the latest imaging technology. Today, the 72-bed Doctors Hospital with over 400 personnel is the highest state of the art acute care privately owned hospital facility in the Bahamas. The Emergency Room at Doctors Hospital is open 24/7 in order to provide patients with the best emergency services. Doctors and nurses on the......

...The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB ) is presently making plans to launch a new branding campaign and expansion of its services. BDB executives last week met with Bahamas Information Services to assist in facilitating the future initiatives of the bank for providing optimal service.......

...ducing waste and addressing corruption by public officials. To protect our financial services industry, we took decisive action to avoid being blacklisted by the European Union and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development. 2018 will be a year of growth, investment, and new jobs and economic opportunity. My Government’s major economic priorities are job-creation, opportunities for entrepreneurship, business development, and promotin......

...engagement. For more than 25 years, Syniverse has been simplifying complexity to deliver the promise of mobility – a simple, interoperable experience, anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.syniverse.com, follow Syniverse on Twitter or connect with Syniverse on Facebook.......

...s in the Bahamas and Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica from most US cities. For this new service offering, Vacation Express via Bahamasair flight services will offer to travelers, a weeklong vacation package and all-inclusive deals entailing non-stop flights, round trip airport transfers, accommodations and meals. Travelers will have access to dedicated on island representative. The introduction of this program increases the average length of stay......

...America and Grand Bahama Island (Freeport). Traditionally known for ferry services for day-trippers or passengers seeking an overnight stay on-island, the hi-speed vessel, christened “Pinar del Rio,” operates daily between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama Island (Freeport). The service offers clients the opportunity to conveniently transport cargo of varying size and weight such as furniture and automobiles. Sailing at a comfortable 32 knots, the......

...rom West Palm Beach. Weekend service will expand to seven flights–six from Fort Lauderdale and one from West Palm Beach. “Gulfstream continues to offer services to more destinations in The Bahamas than any other US carrier,” says Darrell Richardson (pictured), chief executive officer of Gulfstream International Airlines. “This new daily flight provides an attractive option for tourists, especially now, as we get closer to the winter season people......

...d at Albany in The Bahamas last week. The event brings invaluable exposure for the islands of The Bahamas and sports tourism. Pictured: D’Aguilar greets chairman/managing director/CEO of Hero MotoCorp Dr Pawan Munjal. (BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs) Pictured: D’Aguilar chats with Albany’s managing partner Christopher Anand. (BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs) Pictured: D’Aguilar greets golf legend Tiger Woods. (BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs) Pictured: Hero World Challe......

...e planning and trust practitioners in Latin America. Minister Johnson, his team and industry professionals dialogued, promoted and networked with over 400 industry experts worldwide on The Bahamas as a choice destination for financial services. Bahamian basketball star, actor and now entrepreneur Rick Fox was the keynote speaker on the second day and spoke about the new wealth being generated through “E-Gaming and Youth Empowerment”.......

...iety of recreational, entertainment, shopping and food and beverage spaces for Bahamians, tourists and other visitors.” The Prime Minister added: “These small and medium-sized enterprises will be owned solely by Bahamians, who will be able to rent or lease spaces designed around various aspects of Bahamian culture.” Pictured: Secretary to the Cabinet Camille Johnson signs the agreement August 28, 2019, at Festival Place. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe)......

...om WSVN Channel 7, WPLG Channel 10, Boating Magazine and N&J Yachting, reinforcing the message that “15 of The Bahamas’ 16 islands are open for business and that the best way to help the people of The Bahamas and its economy is to visit The Bahamas”. Chefs show support: Minister D’Aguilar served as a celebrity judge at the 2nd Sunset Soiree & Yacht Chef Competition, a $125 plated dinner and fundraiser that benefited the people of Abaco. Competing......

...Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar continues to push the message that The Bahamas is open for business, appearing on Canadian TV show Global News Morning BC with reporter Sonia Sunger. The daily morning television news program is broadcast from the Global News Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. Pictured: Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar and Global News Morning BC with reporter Sonia Sunger broadcasting live. (Photos courtesy BIS)......

...Pictured: Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands addresses members of the media at the ministry March 26, 2020. (BIS Photo/Kristaan Ingraham) Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands held a short briefing to update the media on the Covid-19 outbreak. Read/download his full comments here: Ministry of Health Press Statement (237 kB)......

...Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar addressed the media January 23 in Nassau announcing record breaking figures in visitor arrivals to The Bahamas in 2019. Pictured: Members of the media listen to Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar’s address January 23. (BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs) Read/download his comments here: Record Breaking Numbers (89kB)......

...Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson delivered a keynote address at the recent ID Cyber Security Conference held in The Bahamas. “It is predicted that 38.6 billion devices will be connected by 2025, and 50 billion by 2030. In 2019, the number of devices connected is more than twice the size of the world population. Let this sink in.” Read/download his full address here: CYBERSECURITY SPEECH, MINISTER J KWASI THOMPSON......