The Bahamas Investor

...fication are key to broadening the country’s client base, according to the Minister, who said: “New product innovation is a key factor of growth in this industry.” “The Bahamas has taken a very serious approach to the preservation of the industry [and] is in a constant state of redefining itself. Despite the fast paced changes in global standards, there are opportunities and clear avenues for growth.” The BIFS seminars run May 27-29 and include pr......

...pment of the United Arab Emirates May 7. The delegation met with the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy. The Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopped by to greet the visiting Caribbean region officials and to exchange views on the development of relations in the region. The Bahamas i......

...eneral during an official visit on the same day. Allyson Maynard-Gibson presents the visiting senior judicial officers from China with a gift May 12, 2014. From left: Damien Gomez, State Minister for Legal Affairs; Maynard-Gibson; Hu; and Yuan Guisen, ambassador of China to The Bahamas. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)......

...hama once more, welcoming the return of major gateways in the New York tri-state and Washington DC areas with flights from Newark, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and Richmond, VA. Other gateways will include Birmingham, AL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Memphis, TN; and Raleigh/Durham, NC. Grand Bahama is re-entering these markets with additional air-inclusive package options, featuring the recently opened 4-Star All-Inclusive Memories Grand Bahama Beach Reso......

...nee Program to provide training for the games that will be featured in the state-of-the-art, 100,000 sq ft Baha Mar Casino. Additionally, trainees will learn Baha Mar-specific service standards and supervisory skills. “The Baha Mar Academy will teach the technical and soft skills during its training programmes,” says Paul Pusateri, chief operating officer at Baha Mar. “However, the most important characteristic of a Baha Mar team member is showing......

...rm Design and Branding Project, which will provide participating CARIFORUM state firms with technical support and financial assistance for the strengthening of their packaging design and product branding. The In-firm Design and Branding Project is the second phase of the Agency’s Brand Development initiative, the first of which was the successful hosting of a Brand Development and Packaging Workshop/Webinar in July 2013. The Brand Development and......

...s of Commerce ran April 2-3 and took place at the Breezes Resort, Nassau. Additional speakers included Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis.......

...for good days in this country,” he said. “The country is moving in the right direction.” The National Conclave runs April 2-3 at Breezes Resort, Nassau. Speakers included Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. Topics to be discussed during the two-day conference include tax reform, arbitration, foreign direct investment and public private partnerships. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...l jurisdictions for various indications of use. The company has procured a state-of-the-art Philips cath lab and is building out a center of excellence capable of treating over 1000 patients per year in Freeport, The Bahamas. Based on the recommendations of the Bahamas Stem Cell Task Force, which thoroughly studied the safety and efficacy of adult stem cell therapy, the Bahamas passed stem cell legislation in August, 2013. Feshbach further stated,......

...Towers in Las Vegas. “It is our belief that with the up-swing of the real estate market, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those who are looking for a second home with exceptional price value.” The homes can be used as either a vacation retreat or a full-time residence with year-round property management. There is a 14 acre harbor with boat slips and fueling and supply services. In addition, owners enjoy private beaches, 50 acres of beautifu......

...Tax reform efforts by the government are gathering speed, as Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis looks to introduce a 7.5 per cent value added tax later in the year.......

...icklaus Signature Golf Course at Baha Mar, 200,000 square feet of combined state-of-the-art convention facilities including a 2,000-seat performing arts center and an art gallery with the largest curated collection of Bahamian art; more than 30 restaurants, nightclubs and bars; two spas, including the 30,000-square-foot destination spa ESPA at Baha Mar; designer retail boutiques, a beachfront sanctuary with native Bahamian flora and fauna,14 disti......

...Prime Minister Perry Christie arrived in Havana, Cuba, yesterday to attend the two-day Latin American and Caribbean Summit. Prime Minister Christie is accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, Labour and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson and Minister of State for Transport and Aviation Hope Strachan.......

...ise needed to grow our financial services sector.” Parliamentary representatives in attendance included Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services; Legal Affairs Minister of State, Damien Gomez; and Member of Parliament for Exuma Anthony Moss. tblair@dupuch.com......

...icklaus Signature Golf Course at Baha Mar; 200,000 square feet of combined state-of-the-art convention facilities including a 2,000-seat performing arts center and an art gallery featuring the largest curated collection of Bahamian art; more than 30 restaurants, nightclubs and bars; two spas, including the 30,000-square-foot destination ESPA at Baha Mar; designer retail boutiques, a beachfront sanctuary with native Bahamian flora and fauna,14 dist......