The Bahamas Investor

...Former financial secretary John Rolle has taken up the post of The Bahamas Central Bank Governor effective immediately.......

...red) in her annual report to members spoke to the co-existence of opposite states of play within the industry. “Embroiled in challenges we’ve nevertheless seen glimpses of how wonderful our future as an industry could be,” she said. She highlighted the activities of BFSB over the previous year, including the introduction of the ICON in recent months, and spoke to the ongoing challenge of creating value while servicing a diverse membership. Allen i......

...velopment goals can help you make better decisions.” Albury noted that one of the main goals of the Outlook event is to increase general knowledge among Bahamians of communities throughout the archipelago. Persons interested in attending Exuma Business Outlook 2014 may contact Teddy Clarke, Exuma Chamber of Commerce at Tel. 242-524-8777; Sharmaine Deveaux at the Exuma Tourist Office at 242-336-2431 or Margaret Albury, The Counsellors Ltd. 242-322-......

...P, Associate Director-Fiduciary Services, Scotiatrust Jevon McIntosh, Head of Information Technology, Credit Suisse AG, Nassau Branch Joneka A. Wright, Vice President- Corporate Services/Corporate Secretary, The Winterbotham Trust Company Ltd. Kia S. Curling, CPA, Financial Controller, Societe Generale Private Banking (Bahamas) Ltd. Lesa Seymour-Oliver, Associate Director/Assistant Credit Officer, Julius Baer Bank & Trust   EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR C......

...Business Administration, or Public Diplomacy. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with China’s ambassador Yuan Guisen, and representatives from the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China, held a ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry November 7. The awardees are: D’Andra Andrews, Anishka Bethune, Nadia Bowe, Janeille Brathwaite, Angelo Butler, Dayvan Carey, Gregory Culmer, Oquendo Lewis, Keevon Maynard, Tammi Miller, Anna A......

...representatives to network, discuss issues pertinent to them and make use of an ‘information village’ during the event. The Bahamas Business Outlook took place last week at the Melia Resort in Nassau. The keynote speaker was Prime Minister Perry Christie and there were also presentations from director of financial services in the Ministry of Financial Services Nicola Virgill-Rolle and president of Arawak Port Development Mike Maura Jr. cmorris@du......

...nt on spending. The coalition has also called for the enactment of freedom of information legislation. Q: How successful is the tax reform proving? A: The introduction of VAT is a key part of the government’s overall efforts to reform The Bahamas’ taxation system. Based on the initial returns and VAT roll-out thus far, the government has expressed optimism that it will meet its revenue generation target. However, the watchful eye of BCCEC and the......

...g ways around the rules but [in finding] the best and most beneficial ways of conforming to the rules.” The Minister spoke as part of BICA’s Accountant’s Week which runs until the end of the week at the Melia resort in Nassau. The conference officially opened yesterday with an address by Prime Minister Perry Christie and will also hear from Christina Rolle, executive director of the Securities Commission, and Wendy Craigg, governor of the Central......

...ICA vice president Gowon Bowe, who advised the conference on changes to the business licensing system, and Denise Hinds Jordan and Samantha Rolle, who are from the Office of the Prime Minister and gave an address on the National Development Plan. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...ia and through the region. We feel very good about it and it sets the tone for all of us to understand that as a people we are really capable of anything we put our minds to,” she said. Pictured: (from left) Bahamas Maritime Authority chairman Anthony Kikivarakis; BHC London Deputy High Commissioner Allison Booker; Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna Martin; BMA managing director and CEO Davy Rolle; and BMA vice chairman Peter Goulandr......

...in The Bahamas. “They know their clientele; they know what they’re looking for in terms of boots on the ground; and they’re going to know what their clients are looking for. At Willis, we’re very proud to have partnered with NUA in getting this facility done because people do need the protection.” Juarbe advised companies that are dealing with customers’ sensitive data to be careful when selecting outside vendors. Juarbe also noted that there is a......

...e, high-profile and successful brand like the Florida Panthers,” said Greg Rolle, Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing & Sports for the BMOT. “This new partnership signals our onward quest and deliberate marketing and positioning strategy to not only align ourselves globally with strong, vibrant brands but simultaneously, expose our incredible messages, people, culture and beautiful country to markets and audiences that fit our demographics mix“ he s......

...ands – including the Second Annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Festival. One of the highlights of the show, a 3D Marketing and Sales presentation, was well received by the agents who donned 3D glasses. The travel agents also enthused over the live talk show, “The SCOOP” describing it as “different”, “cutting edge,” and a great way to share information in an informative and entertaining way. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s Deputy Director General,......

...The Central Bank of The Bahamas governor John Rolle says that there is still a healthy flow of investment, despite predicted slow economic growth for this year.......

...The Bahamas’ financial services sector continues to comply with foreign regulators and adhere to global standards, according to The Central Bank of The Bahamas governor John Rolle.......