A Bahamian public-private delegation visited Toronto and Calgary in March to promote business opportunities with Canada. Bahamas Financial Services Board's (BFSB) "Bahamas Landfall" workshops were organized to coincide with a trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced yesterday in parliament changes to the National Investment Policy, including raising the minimum dollar requirement for foreign direct investment (FDI) in a commercial undertaking and removal of the restriction prohibiting international investment in restaurants and/or entertainment facilities.