The Bahamas Investor

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...rous FATCA requirements, but still deemed compliant. “That is in the Annex for all IGAs for all countries, but it was The Bahamas that led that charge,” said Pinder. “It was The Bahamas that negotiated that exemption and it was The Bahamas that held the symposium.” According to Pinder, the FATCA negotiation was “a groundbreaking achievement” for the country. “Ultimately, all financial centers reciprocate in that benefit, but it is something that p......

...holders and, as you continue to review the financial information presented by insurance companies with greater skill, it is ultimately the policyholder’s interest that will be better safeguarded.” Superintendent of Insurance with the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas , Michele Fields, also spoke at the opening ceremony, stressing the importance of attending workshops and networking to improve skills. “We, as supervisors, must continually avail o......

...seminars run through Thursday, with presentations from the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation and the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers to follow later in the week. cmorris@dupuch.com......

..., echoed this saying that more time was needed for the private sector to become more informed and weigh in on the issue. “We need the time to have that active and collaborative dialogue. We do not have an issue with raising revenue and the government being able to fund itself, but we cannot do that at the peril of the economy,” he said. Bowe said the coalition was keen to work with the government in exploring alternatives to VAT, as it recognized......

...Week yesterday. Under FATCA, foreign financial institutions (FFIs) will be forced to disclose information on their US accounts to the US Treasury. Earlier this year, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder announced that the government would adopt a Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the US Treasury in order to carry out its reporting duties. According to Nottage, the government is currently deliberating the costs associated with th......

...nt. A team from Mission Blue arrived in The Bahamas last month and were welcomed by Minister of the Environment Kenred Dorsett, as well as members of the Bahamas National Trust and Nature Conservancy . Mission Blue founder Dr Sylvia Earle congratulated the Minister on country’s commitment to protect at least 20 per cent of its marine environment by 2020—part of the 20/20 Caribbean Challenge . The Nature Conservancy’s Northern Caribbean programme d......

...Keyworth. “Really for them it was the thought of a second home and future residency in The Bahamas, which was the key driving force.” tblair@dupuch.com......

...ief executive officer, Vantage Airport Group, which manages NAD–a Bahamian company owned by the government. Prime Minister Perry Christie said he intends to take the “NAD model” created at the LPIA, and implement it at other airports on the Family Islands. “Under the direction of the Airport Authority, we have embarked upon an ambitious programme to upgrade and manage our network of airports to adequately keep pace with the level of developments t......

...ble to offer that here, which is quite nice because I think it’s important for any couple when they go on vacation together for both of them to have something to do.” One of the island’s most prized amenities is its gym, and Michelle elaborated on what makes it stand out from your average work-out room.. “The gym is very light, it faces the East, and has a huge wall of windows so especially if you’re there in the morning, you’re able to get the fu......

...ered at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel today to discuss the way forward for the industry at the 8th annual Nassau Conference. The conference, sponsored by the Association of International Banks and Trusts (AIBT), aims to help each delegate ascertain how their organization can continue to remain profitable in a competitive new landscape. A diverse group of professionals from The Bahamas, Switzerland, Brazil, The Cayman Islands and elsewhere are......

...ets, they should use The Bahamas. On the other side, you could be the door for companies and investors into the US,” he said, particularly when it comes to IP, business financing and other corporate matters. However, these cross border transactions require the consideration of other jurisdictions’ policies and legislation, he said. “You are not alone anymore in the world. You have connections with other jurisdictions and other jurisdictions may im......

...–words like ‘secrecy’ or ‘tax minimization.'” Rather, Pinder said, clients come for a host of special assets the jurisdiction offers. According to the Minister, these selling points include sovereignty; sensible, flexible regulation; and government and regulators’ commitment to ensuring that The Bahamas remains “top in class” with respect to international standards and commitments. Perhaps a more important selling point, Pinder added, is the close......

...up steam. That’s true on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, where a new project called French Leave Harbour Village has already completed several units. To learn more about what’s going on in Eleuthera and the Bahamas, CaribJournal.com talked to Eddie Lauth, CEO of Shaner Bahamas, which is developing French Leave Harbour Village, a 37-unit project that the company says is the first group of “authentic” cottages to be developed on Governor’s Harbou......