The Bahamas Investor

...niversary of Majority Rule at his West Bay Street Office, January 7, Prime Minister Christie said it is time for the decision to be made as to whether or not to make Majority Rule a public holiday. “This is the 40th anniversary [of Independence] and this will be the time for the decision to be made with respect to putting in its rightful place that date and that event and the ensuing experience of our Commonwealth.” The Prime Minister added that t......

...project funding of $90 million is set to occur in August, at that time NAD will have total debt of $540 million. tblair@dupuch.com Key government ministers attending the tour included Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister of Transport and Aviation Gleny Hanna Martin, and Tourism Minister Obie Wilchombe, among others. (Dupuch Photos/Tosheena Robinson-Blair)......

..., 2013, sitting from left: Xavier Mufraggi, Prime Minister Perry Christie, Wendall Major, Cabinet Secretary, Jean Marc Daigle, and Rouschard Martin. Standing: Labour and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe, Clement Maynard, Sophie Standbrook, Luc Poirier, and Deborah Frazier. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)......

...Florida, started playing golf at the age of eight; she credits her parents for mostly influencing her career. She won the Solheim Cup in 2013 and the 2012 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Daniel Johnson (right) presents the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic winner Jessica Korda with The Bahamas Olympic jacket. Looking on is Gerry Foltz of the Golf Channel. The tournament was held January 23-26 at the Ocea......

...he Heart of Development, the conference was designed to equip local government practitioners with international problem solving techniques. The Bahamas has qualified for at least two positions on the Commonwealth Local Government Forum’s Board and its Executive Committee.......

..., Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. The exchange will run from Monday to Friday this week.......

...me Minister noted that the visit of the highest Chinese official to date , Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, in October 2011, and the completion and handover of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in February this year were “visible and tangible proof that the relationship between our two countries is more significant now, than ever before.” He said that the government was also exploring the possibility of a visa waiver agreement proposed by China,......

...elined, but put on the front burner for improvements. Dr Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, officially welcomed delegates on Thursday ahead of the opening. Sessions are proceeding through today. Countries participating are: Barbados, Republic of Guyana, Jamaica, Republic of Suriname, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas. Pictured: A five-year-old displays his Junkanoo talents for Prime Minister Christie and IDB president......

...inancial Services Hope Strachan; BICA council member, Chandrice Ferguson; and BICA chief executive officer Shavardo Thompson. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel Sr)......

...heon presentations on both days. To coincide with the mission, the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) will host a business seminar under the theme “Bahamas Landfall: Destination Canada. Rediscovering The Bahamas.” The seminar presentation will update the Canadian business community on the full range of international business and finance opportunities and services available in The Bahamas. The seminars will precede the luncheons and will be an......

Pictured: Obediah Wilchombe, Minister of Tourism onsite at the Baha Mar development. (Click to view complete photo) Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and the new management team at the Ministry recently took a tour of the Baha Mar development on Cable Beach. The group participated in a tour of the construction site, gaining a first-hand perspective of the scale and potential impact of the multi-billion dollar project. The tour was followed by d......

...anity if we leave here unresolved to carry on the great and noble struggle for which Martin Luther King Jr gave his life.” The Prime Minister said that “people from around the world should mark success in their common struggle for freedom by looking at their children and see them growing in self-confidence and in the conviction that in their society there is a place for them; a place where they will prosper, meeting the practical needs of their fa......

...sn’t mean government has overlooked small and medium-sized businesses, the Minister added. “It is an unfortunate, but common, misconception that the incentive regime available to foreign investors is not available to Bahamian investors,” Rolle told Chamber members. “I wish to stress that it is just that, a misconception. The Bahamas maintains a generous legislative regime of tax and other concessions for all investors, and I would encourage more B......

...tinues to expand at a modest though decidedly positive rate. The Prime Minister added that if the government is to make greater inroads in lowering the rate of unemployment nationally, it must and will engender much higher rates of real economic growth. “I hold a great deal of optimism for the future,” Prime Minister Christie added. “On-going developments in respect of our tourism plant and new and emerging investments in Grand Bahama and across t......

...the Grand Lucayan Resort on Grand Bahama this week. Nottage is the acting Minister for Tourism, and was filling in for Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe, who is currently out of the country. Minister Nottage told delegates during a cocktail reception held at the Pelican Bay Resort that The Bahamas is pleased to host them and “wants to be sure that everybody is being properly taken care of and having an enjoyable time.” He told them that the second......