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		<title>The Bahamas at a glance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 100,000-square-mile (258,998-square-kilometre) archipelago of The Bahamas begins just 50 miles (80km) off Florida’s east coast at the island of Bimini and stretches more than 500 miles (804km) southeast in a chain comprised of some 700 islands and cays in the North Atlantic Ocean. The capital, Nassau, is on New Providence. Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama is the second largest city. Total land mass is estimated at 5,382 sq mi (13,939 sq km), approximately the size of Connecticut. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post311.php</link>
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		<title>Top 10 reasons to invest in The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Top 10 reasons to invest in The Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post310.php</link>
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		<title>Financial services in The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the last 80 years, The Bahamas' financial services sector has developed into a sophisticated industry offering a breadth and depth of services unrivaled in the region. Here are some of the key elements that make The Bahamas a truly competitive international financial services hub.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post309.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas aims at becoming international arbitration centre within five years</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The newly established Bahamas Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is setting its sights high–hoping to achieve branch status by the end of this year and transform The Bahamas into an international hub for dispute resolution within five years.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post308.php</link>
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		<title>Bimini fishing resort gets “big” face-lift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Guy Harvey Outpost Resort &#038; Marina greeted its first guests off the dock this summer, the occasion marked the return to glory of one of The Bahamas' most iconic resorts.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post306.php</link>
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		<title>Promotional campaigns boost hotel occupancy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite concerns about low occupancy rates due to the 2009/2010 economic downturn, New Providence hotels are reporting somewhat higher than expected figures for the spring/summer season on the back of industry-wide promotional campaigns.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post305.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas talks tax compliance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bahamas financial services sector is continuing to work closely with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on tax compliance measures, following the signing of 22 Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) over the last year]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post304.php</link>
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		<title>New organization gives marina operators a voice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With numbers of marina stopovers on the increase in The Bahamas, a new organization is taking steps to ensure smooth sailing within the boating industry. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post303.php</link>
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		<title>Nassau welcomes NCL&#8217;s latest superliner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and biggest cruise ship, which can carry up to 4,100 passengers, has made its first call into Nassau Harbour as part of its inaugural Caribbean tour.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post302.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas urged to tap emerging markets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With global tourism facing a challenging year, a leading banker in The Bahamas believes the jurisdiction should target emerging economies, such as China, to boost visitor arrivals.  "America is in trouble. Europe has its issues. So what’s next?" asked Gregory Bethel, president of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Ltd, during a recent address to an economic summit hosted by the Bahamas Christian Council. "The Chinese have all the money."]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post301.php</link>
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		<title>Chamber&#8217;s new board to focus on small businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Amid a period of economic hardship and restricted access to credit, small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges. Now, more than ever, the nation's store owners, service providers, restaurateurs, taxi firms and even straw market vendors need their voices to be heard. Heeding their pleas, the newly appointed members of the board at The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce have pledged their commitment to the development of such businesses, which make up around 72 per cent of the Chamber's membership.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post300.php</link>
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		<title>Baha Mar deal is a first for the region</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The landmark Baha Mar deal is the first of its kind for the Caribbean construction sector, according to Head of the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) Stephen Wrinkle, who says the project will help improve skills in the Bahamian construction industry.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post299.php</link>
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		<title>New boost for Grand Bahama tourism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grand Bahama Development Co is teaming up with the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corp (AMMC) to deliver a boost to the island's tourism industry.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post298.php</link>
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		<title>Summer intern programme strengthens ties between tourism, business and educators</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While students in The Bahamas enjoy their summer break, an annual programme is encouraging teachers to skip the beach and head back to school to learn about what makes the tourism industry tick.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post297.php</link>
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		<title>2010 Island Living Supplement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying property in The Bahamas is easier and safer than you may think.  The International Persons Landholding Act of 1993 makes it a breeze for non-Bahamians and companies under their control to buy real estate.  Read all about investing in The Bahamas in our special Island Living section in the July 2010 issue of The Bahamas Investor.  Click on the link below to download the PDF (1.9 MB).]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post296.php</link>
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		<title>The Bahamas Investor - July 2010 Press release</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This issue looks at some of the players behind key foreign direct investment projects in the island nation. On the cover, one of the region's youngest chief executive officers and heir to the Sandals resorts empire, Adam Stewart, talks about the hotel chain's latest acquisition on Great Exuma. The 30-year-old Jamaican has overseen the multi-million dollar "Sandalization" of the former Four Seasons resort to create a luxury, couples only, all-inclusive island getaway, replete with butler service, infinity pool and acres of pristine beachfront.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post295.php</link>
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		<title>Sandals CEO extends luxury hospitality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hotel empire heir Adam Stewart puts finishing touches on Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post289.php</link>
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		<title>Sino-Bahamian ties strengthen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[China’s increasing wealth brings multi-million-dollar investment to jurisdiction from private, state sources]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post288.php</link>
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		<title>Play the market in paradise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sitting on a beach, trading from a laptop can become a reality for the tech-savvy, steely nerved among us]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post287.php</link>
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		<title>Top investors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Snapshots of some of the most high-profile Bahamas investors]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post286.php</link>
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		<title>Corporate mentoring: executives groom prodigies for success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamas financial services sector professionals benefit from dedicated mentoring programmes]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post284.php</link>
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		<title>Tax compliance and The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jurisdiction meets OECD information exchange requirements, looks to new era of transparency
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		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post285.php</link>
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		<title>Hauling in crawfish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite a recent dip in demand, Bahamian spiny lobster still underpin export industry]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post283.php</link>
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		<title>Small businesses to act as one</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A report on the importance of stakeholders’ collaboration in nurturing the Small Business Act for The Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post282.php</link>
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		<title>Insurance in the future</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Revised legislation puts Bahamas in a strong position to grow domestic, international insurance business]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post281.php</link>
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		<title>India eyes Bahamas investment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Honorary consul looks forward to increased trade, ventures]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post280.php</link>
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		<title>Serenity Point, Great Abaco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurial family aims to turn picturesque stretch of prime beachfront into eco-friendly luxury community]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post279.php</link>
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		<title>Yacht racing: sailing with the Stars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Strong breezes, crystal waters make The Bahamas a perfect venue for Star Class racing regattas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post278.php</link>
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		<title>Outlook Grand Bahama</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Freeport in position to realize long-purported potential
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		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post277.php</link>
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		<title>Investor altruism bolsters the third sector</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporations give generously to charities, worthy causes]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post276.php</link>
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		<title>Island Living - Psst&#8230; Mr Twain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The many reasons why expats love The Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post290.php</link>
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		<title>Island Living - Mortgages for expat buyers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Non-residents are eligible for local bank loans]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post291.php</link>
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		<title>Island Living - Livin’s easy with concierge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taking the fuss out of moving to The Bahamas ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post292.php</link>
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		<title>Island Living - Title insurance is a smart move</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One-time purchase buys peace of mind]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post293.php</link>
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		<title>Island Living - Buying property ins and outs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying property and living in The Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post294.php</link>
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		<title>Development of accounting in The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) was incorporated August 6, 1971, to regulate the practice of public accounting. The Public Accountants Act 1991 was enacted by Parliament on July 17, 1991. The act and its regulations are the legislative powers given to the institute to govern and regulate the profession of public accounting. The act empowers the institute to issue licenses and forbid persons without licenses from doing business as public accountants.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post275.php</link>
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		<title>The Bahamas Investor - January 2010 Press release</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bright spots might be emerging on the horizon, but these are still pensive times in the global economic arena. During such periods, keeping a competitive edge is vital and the new issue of The Bahamas Investor magazine, published this month, takes a look at some of the qualities that help maintain The Bahamas' position as a premier destination for professionals and high-net-worth individuals to live, work and invest.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post274.php</link>
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		<title>Mutual benefits of portfolio management</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Templeton Global Advisors president Cindy Sweeting extols virtues of patience, world view when investing]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post271.php</link>
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		<title>Paradise found in The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Financial services professionals relocate businesses, families for a life in the sunshine]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post270.php</link>
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		<title>New opportunities in international arbitration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bahamas is well positioned to become a centre for alternative dispute resolution]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post269.php</link>
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		<title>Financial strategies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ministry of Finance plans for the future]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post268.php</link>
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		<title>Rising stars of financial services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Talented up-and-comers covering a variety of fields within the sector point to a bright future for Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post267.php</link>
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		<title>Engaging with emerging economies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamas nurturing relations with vibrant new markets in developing nations]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post266.php</link>
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		<title>Capital markets: Is now the time to invest?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has been a roller coaster, but there are opportunities for investors with an eye for a bargain]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post265.php</link>
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		<title>Spirit in the sky</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Budget airline makes Bahamas its “jewel in the crown”



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		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post264.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas eyes yacht registry overhaul</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plans underway to create efficient, top-quality service to lure more mega-rich boat lovers ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post263.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas for big spenders</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even in straitened times, strong branding, exclusivity keep high-end retail relatively buoyant]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post262.php</link>
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		<title>Catering to tourist tastes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Behind the scenes of Bahamas’ food and beverage industry]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post261.php</link>
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		<title>Eco-resort of the future</title>
		<description><![CDATA[STAR Island developers have dreams of a sustainable, luxury destination with entirely green credentials]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post260.php</link>
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		<title>Lyford luxury</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A glimpse behind the gates of Bahamas’ most exclusive community]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post259.php</link>
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		<title>Freeport looking forward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[President of the Grand Bahama Port Authority lays out his vision for the growth of Bahamas’ second city]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post258.php</link>
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		<title>Life lessons from The College of The Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nation’s premier higher education facility helps drive economy by producing skilled, flexible labour pool]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post257.php</link>
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		<title>Airport revamp update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stage one of redevelopment only 15 months from completion, finances in place for next phase]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post256.php</link>
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		<title>Corporate Structures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The International Business Company is a staple tool in creating structures to preserve and accumulate wealth. Its ability to adapt to the needs of the client is enhanced by the jurisdiction’s tax-neutral platform and the judicious corporate governance requirements.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post231.php</link>
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		<title>Introduction to Private Wealth Management</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Strategic planning for business cycles is an essential element for any successful business. In The Bahamas we believe this principle is equally important for individuals and families.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post230.php</link>
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		<title>Foundations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advantages of Bahamian foundations.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post233.php</link>
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		<title>Private Trust Companies and Family Office</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advantages of private trusts and family offices in The Bahamas.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post234.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamian Trusts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advantages of Bahamian trusts.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post232.php</link>
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		<title>Insurance Products</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Responsibility for the prudential regulation of insurance activity in or through The Bahamas rests with the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas (formerly the Office of Registrar of Insurance Companies). It is concerned with the ongoing monitoring and control of insurers, agents, brokers, salesmen and, internationally, underwriting managers and external insurers.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post236.php</link>
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		<title>Partnerships</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advantages of Exempted Limited Partnerships in The Bahamas.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post235.php</link>
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		<title>Tax Planning For Canadians</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For many Canadians, The Bahamas continues to play an important part in international tax planning. Despite restrictions imposed by Canadian income tax law on the use of tax havens, The Bahamas retains its attractiveness for Canadians in a range of circumstances. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/tax-advantages-for-canadians.php</link>
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		<title>Tax Planning For Americans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since US tax laws recognize controlled foreign corporations in building a business base worldwide, forming a Bahamian-based company can help in the expansion of international operations. Banks, finance companies, manufacturers, leasing operations and others may find it particularly suitable.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/tax-advantages-for-americans.php</link>
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		<title>Funds Industry Overview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Investment Funds Act 2003 positions The Bahamas at the cutting edge of modern investment fund administration. The Act updates the general legislative and supervisory environment and introduces an additional style of collective investment vehicle–The Bahamas SMART© fund– officially known as the Specific Mandate Alternative Regulatory Test fund.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/post237.php</link>
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		<title>Investment Environment and Incentives</title>
		<description><![CDATA[International investors will find attractive incentives to do business in The Bahamas, available across a wide range of sectors from tourism to agriculture and industry. Learn more about the country’s vibrant investment environment, and what to include in a proposal.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/investment-incentives-bahamas.php</link>
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		<title>Property Transactions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We demystify the fees involved with international real estate sales and what it takes for a foreign investor to buy property in The Bahamas. Legislation like the International Persons Landholding Act, 1993, have made it easier for non-Bahamians to own property.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/property-transactions-bahamas.php</link>
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		<title>Residency and Employment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you plan to come to work or to play, there are a few different ways to become established as a resident of The Bahamas. We outline key requirements and how to get started planning your life in the islands.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/investor-resources/relocating-to-bahamas.php</link>
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		<title>The Bahamas Investor - July 2009 Press release</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bahamas Investor has established itself as the pre-eminent news and information resource on living, investing and conducting business in The Bahamas. Published biannually, the magazine contains in-depth features, interviews and analysis related to the jurisdiction's vibrant financial services and business sectors.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/press/post255.php</link>
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		<title>Geneva bank eyes new era in Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lombard Odier’s low-risk strategy, high level of customer service sees it through hard times in private banking]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post254.php</link>
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		<title>Local talent key to land development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamian expertise, right attitude essential to help foreign developers put the pieces in place]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post253.php</link>
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		<title>Artful investing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Old Masters to emerging Bahamian artists, investing in art can prove a shrewd move]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post252.php</link>
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		<title>Gold opportunity: a precious safe haven</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With ETFs, no counterparty risk, it has never been easier to invest in gold, or possibly as wise]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post251.php</link>
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		<title>Facing global economic uncertainties</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Difficult times, but world markets offer some opportunities]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post250.php</link>
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		<title>Rothschild extends tradition in Nassau</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Swiss bank enhances presence in The Bahamas with new offices in exclusive Lyford Cay area]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post249.php</link>
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		<title>History and success–financial services evolution</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bahamas celebrates more than 80 years as a pioneering offshore financial centre]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post248.php</link>
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		<title>Residency: how to follow your money</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Introduction of streamlined application for permanent residency enhances The Bahamas’ attractiveness]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post247.php</link>
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		<title>EPA ushers in new chapter in international trade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Globalization process marches on as CARIFORUM signs Economic Partnership Agreement with Europe]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post246.php</link>
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		<title>Enticing tourists through technology</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Minister of Tourism and Aviation spearheads international, nationwide multimedia initiative]]></description>
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		<title>Gaming–a winning industry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In good or difficult times, Bahamian casinos still entice high rollers]]></description>
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		<title>Focus on regulation</title>
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		<title>Discover the undiscovered Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wealthy visitors turn explorers with their own island getaways and secluded cays]]></description>
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		<title>Tennis champion nets the good life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamian sports ambassador Mark Knowles sees great potential for the game in his homeland]]></description>
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		<title>PharmaChem –pharmaceutical success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Freeport plant becomes key supplier of active ingredient in the global fight against HIV/AIDS]]></description>
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		<title>Energy challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As traditional resources deplete, Bahamas seeks out opportunities for alternative, green energy sources]]></description>
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		<title>From crisis comes opportunity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In March 2009, the government of The Bahamas reaffirmed its commitment to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to negotiate and conclude appropriate arrangements to accommodate the adoption of predefined and agreed protocols to address specific requests for exchange of information within a framework of internationally accepted standards that are consistently applied globally. ]]></description>
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		<title>The BahamasInvestor - January  2009 Press Release</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since its debut in January 2006, The Bahamas Investor has established itself as the pre-eminent news and information resource on living, investing and conducting business in The Bahamas. The biannual magazine contains in-depth features and profiles offering insight into international and local business success stories, as well as covering key issues facing today’s investor.]]></description>
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		<title>BFSB marks a decade of change</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamas Financial Services Board, CEO Wendy Warren looks to the future]]></description>
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		<title>The Bahamas–playground for the uber rich</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From rap stars to sheiks and movie A-listers the ultra rich spend their millions in paradise]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post225.php</link>
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		<title>Commodities: alternative, transparent, effective</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Physical assets can help diversify your portfolio]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post224.php</link>
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		<title>Buying a slice of paradise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamas is well equipped to cater to international property buyers]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post223.php</link>
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		<title>Maverick moneymaker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sir John Templeton broke the mould with his strategy of contrarian investing]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post222.php</link>
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		<title>Building trust in the global arena</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Niche player The Private Trust Corporation offers clients highly personalized service in The Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post221.php</link>
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		<title>Renaissance man</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Montaque Group president and entrepreneur Owen Bethel redefines the traditional portfolio]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post220.php</link>
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		<title>Picture perfect</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamian locations grace the pages of the world’s top magazines]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post219.php</link>
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		<title>Solomon: end of an era</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leading Bahamian entrepreneur built retail empire]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post218.php</link>
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		<title>Putting Cape Eleuthera back on map</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Resort development conjures up former glories, builds for a sustainable future]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post217.php</link>
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		<title>Love affair with yachting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Former commodore of New York Yacht Club sees huge potential for Bahamas]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post216.php</link>
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		<title>BORCO buy-out to bring black gold</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Acquisition of oil refining company bodes well for Grand Bahama economy]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post215.php</link>
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		<title>Superliners set sail for Bahamas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Top operators build biggest cruise ships ever seen]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post214.php</link>
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		<title>Family Islands lead in sustainable tourism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Low-key destinations find alternatives to mega-resorts]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/post227.php</link>
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		<title>Bahamas welcomes banks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bahamas Institute of Financial Services to host 20th World Conference of Banking Institutes]]></description>
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