The Bahamas Investor

...s-related. Even so, there are many exceptions and exclusions to the above. For example, if such income comprises less than 5% of a Bahamian company’s adjusted gross income (and less than $1,000,000), none of the company’s income will be taxable by the US. In most cases, however, every other kind of foreign income is free of US taxation. In other words, even if the Bahamian company is US-controlled, its US 10% shareholders are not required to inclu......

...f just building top of the line luxury power cats, the company is offering comfortable, exotic yacht charters to exotic locations. The Horizon PC60 luxury power catamaran, “Sea Boss” is currently booking charters in theBahamas. “It’s an amazing opportunity for people who’ve never been aboard a power catamaran to experience a luxury yacht charter that is all inclusive,” says Richard Ford – Director of Horizon Power Catamarans. “Our new charter proc......

...The Ministry of Tourism has relaunched its bahamas.com website with a new booking facility. Watch a report on the launch here.......

...Due to website upgrades and maintenance, News & Press posts will be temporarily halted this week, resuming March 17. Many thanks for your understanding in this matter and continued support. ~ The Bahamas Investor team.......

...mas, tips on planning a destination wedding and honeymoon, and suggestions for day trips for cruise passengers. Hotel and resort packages as well as event information also are included. The updated site comes on the heels of the destination’s launch of its ad campaign in February that features illusionist David Copperfield, retired basketball player Rick Fox and model Shakara Ledard touting the Bahamas’ beaches, attractions and lifestyle. “Our int......

...per cent to “free” to align it with the rate on pet food. The Prime Minister also noted that the Tariff and Excise Acts are being amended to create new headings for certain products as follows: Biodiesel at 45 per cent; Baby pacifiers from 45 per cent to “free;” and Breast pumps from 45 per cent to “free.” The Tariff Act is also being amended to incorporate a number of tariff headings that were inadvertently omitted from the 2008 Tariff.......

...ZNS news broadcast network reported this week that the international election observers from the Organization Of American States said that they were satisfied that the 2012 Bahamian elections were free and fair. Watch the news report here.......

...The Ministry of Tourism and the Out Islands Promotion Board are attempting to boost the number of visitors to the Family Islands this holiday season by extending the Companion Fly Free offer to domestic travellers. Watch an interview with Janet Johnson of the Domestic Tourism Unit at the Ministry of Tourism here.......

...in fostering good relationships with market participants. Reprinted from the Office of the Registrar of Insurance Companies website: www.oric.gov.bs......

...e. The resort also offers a range of wedding packages to suit all budgets. For more information or to book your next vacation, visit www.memoriesresorts.com or contact your travel agent. About Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts: Memories Grand Bahama Beach & Casino is a part of Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts, an innovative hotel management company that specializes in delivering high quality vacation experiences in tropical beachfront settings throughout......

...on. “You could have an assembly plant here where, in the case of furniture for example, you could import the materials duty-free, assemble the furniture here … and export it without any sort of export taxes. It does not attract duty until it hits its final destination. If you had to do that in the US, you’d have to pay import duty on the materials that you’re bringing in to assemble the furniture.” Companies in the white goods business could also......

...published FIVE QUESTIONS FOR YOUR AIR CHARTER SERVICE, to help private fliers ensure a quality and reputable organization is handling their private charter flights. It is available for free download at NewFlightCharters.com. For the latest updates and information, call (800) 732-1653 or visit NewFlightCharters.com.......

...espectively, compared with 2010; Entered into two parallel loan agreements for a combined amount of $25.0 million during December 2011 with International Finance Corporation and The OPEC Fund for International Development as part of the financing of our growth in the River Business; Constructed, sold and delivered during 2011 twenty jumbo barges for non-related third parties in our Punta Alvear Yard in South America; and Finished during the fourth......

...beverage company. For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the operating performance of our investments and financing needs and prediction of certain future other events. Forward-lo......

...r-Inclusive” concept offers the best vacation value. Make a single payment for accommodations, all meals, and multiple dining options including Continental, Italian, and authentic regional cuisine, unlimited premium brand drinks, myriad land and water sports including equipment and instruction, entertainment, weddings, recreational activities and hotel taxes. Gratuities are included. For more information or reservations, visit http://www.breezes.c......