The Bahamas Investor

Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has urged Bahamian businesses to embrace the country’s bid to become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO ) by the end of 2019, saying it will give them access to new markets. “Take advantage of those niches that come as we explore these opportunities,” he said while delivering the opening address at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers Confederation (BCCEC )’s conclave, held yesterday at the Ba......

...use in order, the foundation and the house are at risk of collapse,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Parliament October 11. Prime Minister Minnis said the government of The Bahamas is focused, resolute and determined to not only improving the economic vitality of The Bahamas as a country, but to also improving the standard of living for all Bahamians. “Our vision is the ongoing development and transformation of our economy through creating we......

...Meeting being held at Grand Lucayan , Freeport, yesterday and today. Prime Minister Perry Christie signed the pact with the IDB to undertake diagnostic studies and identify the ecosystem assets of Andros. The Prime Minister was in Grand Bahama for the official opening of the meeting. He and IDB president Luis Alberto Moreno signed the agreement shortly after the opening of the conference. During his opening address, the Prime Minister said: “The B......

...said. He said that he has directed the Minister of Financial Services to work with all relevant institutions within the Bahamian government and outside of the government to ensure that Bahamians are ready for the changing realities in the financial services sector. Prime Minister Perry Christie chats with Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder (left) during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Caribbean Conference on The International Financial Se......

...r the 40th Anniversary. William Pratt will act as director of immigration. Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald, veteran broadcaster Charles Carter and Thompson were in attendance at the press conference. Minister Fitzgerald said that as the country celebrates its 40th Anniversary, all 173 public schools will observe on the anniversary of Majority Rule Day, January 10, a special morning assembly. “We will emphasize the i......

.... In a further communication to Parliament on November 1st 2012, the Prime Minister announced that a Referendum would be held on the 3rd of December 2012. At the time he noted that it would deal only with Web Shop Gaming. This was based on advice from the government’s consultants that a National Lottery was not considered to be commercially viable at this time. On November 14th 2012, the Prime Minister indicated to Parliament that as a result of e......

...eft to right: Miami Dolphins legend Nat Moore; Minister Youth Sports & Culture Dr Danny Johnson; Wilchcombe; Dan Marino; Christie; and Tom Garfinkel, Dolphins chief executive officer. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe (centre) and Sports Minister Dr Danny Johnson (right) along with Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino (left) are pictured with participants of the football clinic. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)......

...Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville met December 17 with top management from several major companies on Grand Bahama, including Pharmachem, Club Fortuna, Polymers International, Bahama Rock, and Freeport Container Port. Minister Darville used the occasion to gain information on the companies growth and development, employment opportunities, and current challenges.......

...Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe has said that Bahamians must provide the highest level of service in the industry to remain competitive in the global marketplace. He made the comments during a Speed Week event this week. Watch an interview with the Minister here.......

..., bars and shops represented by spending by the many extra visitors.” The Minister noted the impending 60th anniversary of the original event at Windsor Field in 1954, before moving to Oakes Field in 1957. Pictured: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis (red helmet) takes in several laps in a Red 1955 Maserati 200S, driven by Mikel Willms, after he officially opened Bahamas Speed Week Revival. (BIS Photo/De......

...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......

...hile highlighting the benefits of intra-region value-added trade strategy, Minister Pinder said that he has been in discussions recently with a number of Ministers within the region on building ties and strengthening trade between respective countries and utilizing the value-added strategy. “The focus of these discussions was to determine the strength of expertise in each country, be it agriculture, raw materials for refinement, logistics or ease......

...urs nor even only as friends, but as true brothers and sisters.” The Prime Minister said: “As momentous as this occasion is, we do a grave injustice to ourselves and to all humanity 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......

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......

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is set to lead an investment and trade mission to Canada at the end of the month. The two-day mission will visit Calgary on March 28 and Toronto on March 30. The Prime Minister is expected to make luncheon 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.”......