The Bahamas Investor

...logy firm (eg Google) establishing crypto assets rather than a traditional financial services firm. Strategic thinking Longer term, The Bahamas will have to think strategically about how crypto assets will disrupt not only traditional financial services firms but the regulatory environment itself. How, for example, does The Bahamas maintain an exchange control regime when local and international investors can bypass traditional Bahamian dollar to......

...r the future, he says, there are a number of “next big thing” products and services to watch for, including WiMAX, the next generation of wireless Internet service, which is already being introduced in areas of Canada, Colombia and South Korea. “You can think of WiMAX as the wireless network of the future,” Hutton-Ashkenny says. Unlike today’s localized Wi-Fi hotspots that cover small areas, WiMAX will cover three to five miles, and overlap like a......

...forging new connections for tomorrow. Nobody knows mobile like Syniverse. For more information, visit www.syniverse.com , follow Syniverse on Twitter or find Syniverse on Facebook. About BTC The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is the leading telecoms operator in The Bahamas. We are jointly owned by Cable & Wireless Communications (51%) and the Government of The Bahamas (49%). Cable & Wireless Communications has both management and Board......

...gg, co-founder and principal of Air Unlimited. “This expansion will allow us to continue to go above and beyond to give guests a stress-free travel experience with the best quality service we can provide.” For more information about Air Unlimited or to book a trip, visit www.flyairunlimited.com. Follow Air Unlimited on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter for news and flight details.......

...stead of people working for the government. Our services must become more efficient, easier to access, transparent and faster, not just for business but for every Bahamian,” he said.......

...and AI has inevitably led to increased concerns over privacy and security. For financial services providers, the need to protect and safeguard client information is paramount to their business, so it is no wonder GIBC Digital’s cybersecurity services are in demand. “It is hard to have a conversation with people about what we do and not get focused on the cybersecurity aspects of the business,” says Wood. “That is really important and that is where......

...s outbreak. “It is now evident that it will no longer be business as usual for the foreseeable future,” CAB said in a statement this week. “Given the pivotal role of banks and other financial institutions in the macroeconomic stabilisation of every economy, the time for preparation and other planning is now. It is imperative that consideration be given to measures that may be implemented to address the immediate to short-term impact of the pandemi......

...) Other income 143 144 Total other income (expense) (613) (1,275) Income before provision for income taxes 8,948 14,499 Provision for income taxes 1,587 1,759 Net income $7,361 $12,740 Income per share: Basic $0.50 $0.87 Diluted $0.50 $0.86 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,681 14,647 Diluted 14,768 14,758 STATISTICS First Quarter Ended March 31 2014 2013 Average number of ships served1: 154 153 Spa 116 113 Non-Spa 38 40 Average total......

...ll also be available for review including the purchase and sale agreement. For this, and other information about the auction, including the terms and conditions of the auction and a brochure, prospective bidders should visit cbre.com/auctionservices , or call CBRE Auction Services at 800-815-1038. HG Christie Ltd. CEO, John Christie, can be reached viahgchristie.com or at 242-322-1041. About CBRE Group, Inc CBRE Group, Inc. headquartered in Los An......

...elieve with the increased global awareness for data protection, the demand for advanced cloud services in offshore jurisdictions is only going to grow. This validation exhibits our commitment to provide advanced, secure cloud services based on VMware’s leading technology to customers looking for data protection in the cloud.” “The VMware vCloud® Powered program was developed to enable our service provider partners to differentiate themselves and h......

...35 476 Total other income (expense) (767) (1,356) (3,020) (4,142) Income before provision for income taxes 13,490 14,433 41,950 46,386 Provision for income taxes 2,038 1,807 5,466 5,119 Net income $ 11,452 $ 12,626 $ 36,484 $ 41,267 Income per share: Basic $ 0.78 $ 0.86 $ 2.49 $ 2.75 Diluted $ 0.77 $ 0.85 $ 2.46 $ 2.72 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,661 14,698 14,648 14,982 Diluted 14,912 14,901 14,826 15,183 STATISTICS Third Quarte......

...s with Disabilities September 24, setting the framework for the introduction of national disability legislation. Minster of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin signed the convention on behalf of the government of The Bahamas. Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin signs the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on behalf of the government of The Bahamas September 2......

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...nterest in The Light Group, a leading lifestyle food and beverage company. For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com. About MICROS Systems, Inc MICROS Systems, Inc. provides leading enterprise-wide applications, services and hardware for the hospitality and retail industries. Serving an extensive portfolio of clients worldwide, MICROS solutions are utilized in over 567,000 hotels, casinos, table and quick service restaurants, ret......

...to “People Power” – recognised as one of the most important assets of our financial services industry. Capacity building to meet the myriad challenges and opportunities that confront us today remains a key to success, and the sustainability of our sector.” The 2012 Nominees are: ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR Christan L. Pratt, Application Developer, Credit Suisse AG, Nassau Branch Kenton D. Lightbourne, Assistant Manager-Issuance, Bank of The Bahamas Ltd.......