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...The Hon. Elsworth Johnson, Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration (left) paid a courtesy call on Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith at Government House, August 12, 2019.......

...The board of directors of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP ) Bahamas, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Investment and Immigration Elsworth Johnson, July 22, 2019.......

...id via national broadcast stations. The Prime Minister highlighted major reform efforts underway to digitize and modernize government services, and the implementation of a system to clear the land application backlog and restructure the application process for Crown Land. “A major goal of our government is to continue the reform and modernization of our Bahamas through innovative ideas and technology,” he said. He added that this transformation is......

...tment from China to provide funds for development projects in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said that the funds would be used for upgrades to the National Stadium and other Bahamian development projects. “It is important to note that this agreement is the second such offer to The Bahamas in recent years, and, in total, the Chinese government has donated approximately $24 million in grants for Bahamian development project......

...Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the highest level of the Directorate Generale. The discussions with EU officials led by Prime Minister Minnis demonstrates the commitment of The Bahamas to protecting the financial services sector, while maintaining a relevant and competitive position of the sector, and to take all possible proactive steps to protect our national economic interests. The Prime Minister returns to The Bahamas......

...ntre and the Breaker’s Cay roof and Central Air Conditioning System, which services the entire resort to prepare for the upcoming season.” He added that there would be work on cosmetic renovations to the retail area and the exterior of the Casino, with work expected to begin before the end of the year. “I am also informed by The Ministry of Tourism that its public relations and advertising agencies are promoting the resort to generate additional r......

Minister of Public Works Desmond Banniste, along with director of works Melanie Roach, toured the GoldWynn Condo-Hotel & Residences construction site, opposite the Cecil Wallace Whitfield Centre November 15, 2018. Construction manager Alexander Reed facilitated the tour. Groundbreaking for the $120 million beachfront development took place in May this year. The mixed use luxury complex is the vision of Paul Wynn of The Wynn Group of Companies . P......

...he road remains a long and tiring one. For some, it will be a long while before normality is restored, before they are in a position to welcome visitors again in the numbers they were used to. However, our resilience, commitment and determination will drive us to rebuild better, stronger and more sustainably. We see this resilience on display in Anguilla, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Isla......

...or together and seeking to make and build relationships.” Announcing plans for the upcoming conference, the Minister said, “I’m pleased to announce the Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference, BBCC for short, which is designed to attract investors, entrepreneurs and service providers and tech companies from all over the world who are focused on making investments, starting and developing companies and building business relationships with......

...attendees with a policy perspective and overview of government priorities for the sector.......

...The Bahamas China Friendship Association (BCFA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson at the Ministry’s offices, November 17. They discussed their respective relationship and goals in promoting cultural diversity and education through partnerships that benefit China and The Bahamas.......

...KP Development Research and Consulting paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan at the Ministry yesterday. BKP was selected to facilitate Institutional Strengthening for EPA Implementation: Strengthening the National Quality Infrastructure in The Bahamas project for the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ). The project aims to formulate a National Quality Policy to guide establishment of National Quality Infra......

...Here follows the contribution as delivered by The Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville Minister for Grand Bahama for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Budget June, 2016: View or download a PDF of the communication here.......

...mendous infrastructure and geographic significance that can support growth for years to come,” Prime Minister Christie said. “With the right focus and a refreshed partnership with key private sector players, we can and will make Freeport into a vibrant integrated logistics hub, second to none in the region.” Prime Minister Christie was presenting his Communication on the Review Of Expiring Concessions Contained In The Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama......

...delegation that participated to these London meetings which involved much advance preparation. The delegation led by the Prime Minister included the Minister of Tourism, The Honourable Obediah Wilchcombe, The Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, The Honourable Allyson Maynard-Gibson, The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, Senior Policy Advisor, Sir Baltron Bethel, Chairman Hawksbill Review Committee, Dr. Marcu......