The Bahamas Investor

...has to taste the same in Harbour Bay as it does in Tennessee,” says Andrew Roberts. Already, The Bahamas franchise has grown by seven outlets in just three years with plans for further expansion. For the executive management team, 2008 is all about fine-tuning what already exists. “In this business climate we know we have to give people a reason to buy,” says Duane Roberts. As John Bull executives continue to keep an eye on market trends, the comp......

...n end of the wharf were destroyed by fire on Valentine’s Day this year and Roberts suggests that some of the owners are looking to sell, for the right price. “This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to reclaim the city for the community and bring people back into downtown,” says Roberts. “We have to look at bringing condominiums, boutique hotels, retail and restaurants to that area, and develop a world-class marina. The government can rec......

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has announced that Betty Roberts has been selected as the Recipient for the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding, sustained contribution to the industry. BFSB CEO Aliya Allen says: “This role model for women in the industry has always demonstrated her commitment to the sustainability of the financial services sector, no matter what hat she has been wearing at any given time. She has been an A......

...he Bahamas. That appointment by the premier guide for attorneys positioned Roberts as the only GLE-accredited lawyer representing the specific area of practice in the jurisdiction for the next 12 months. “The nominations of one of our partners, Chad Roberts, by two distinguished associations whose reputations ride on providing credible, non-paid-for referrals to international audiences is a great honour for this firm,” said senior partner Colin E......

...In the next installment of ZNS Network’s “Countdown to Independence” series, chief executive officer of Bahamas Realty Ltd Larry Roberts gives his thoughts on the historic event.......

...m left) ean-Marc Fellay, AIBT treasurer; Ivan Hooper, AIBT co-chair; Bruno Roberts, AIBT co-chair; and Jan Mezulanik, AIBT deputy chair are joined by AIBT directors and members. (Photo courtesy AIBT) Pictured: (from left) Latonya Tinker, Ministry of Financial Services; Christina Rolle, Executive Director, Securities Commission of The Bahamas; Antoinette Russell, AIBT Director; Bruno Roberts, AIBT Co-Chair; Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Se......

...The Cable Beach mega-resort Baha Mar has announced the promotion of Vaughn Roberts and Jeffrey Ballew. Roberts will become the senior vice president of finance and corporate alliances and will be mandated with establishing key partnerships and alliances with retail, restaurant and other groups. In this role, Roberts will also manage the financial reporting, planning and analysis and treasury functions. Ballew will take up the role of vice presiden......

...nels and intricate coral formations. “The diving is just superb,” enthuses Roberts, who knows the area well and is a keen diver. “The waters are amazing. I’ve seen hammerhead sharks and Caribbean reef sharks.” Attracting the second-home market With excellent fishing opportunities, stunning dive spots, beautiful scenery and good transport links, it is not surprising that many investors have chosen the Berry Islands when building or buying their dre......

...er of Ernst & Young, Nassau, Bahamas in 1991 and a senior manager in 1994. Roberts left the firm in 1996 to pursue personal business interests and was appointed to the executive management team of a publicly traded international company. He served as a consultant to The Private Trust Corporation Ltd in 2000 and was appointed a director in August 2001. Roberts also served as deputy chairman of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (2002-2004) and as......

...ll potential in this service arena. Bio Betty A Roberts, FCIB, TEP Betty A Roberts currently serves as president & CEO of First Trust Bank Limited, Lyford Cay, Bahamas. A former CEO & managing director of SG Hambros Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Limited (formerly Coutts & Co), Roberts has spent over 30 years in the private banking industry. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London and a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Pract......

...the executive management team of a publicly traded international company. Roberts served as a consultant to The Private Trust Corporation Limited in 2000 and was appointed a director in August 2001. He also served as deputy chairman of the Bahamas Financial Services Board 2002-2004 and as chairman during the period 2004-2006. He currently serves as deputy chairman of the Association of Banks and Trust Companies. Roberts holds directorships in num......

...orld who is coming in to speak on two panels. In addition you’ve got Sarah Roberts, TD Jakes’ daughter, and her husband coming to speak,” she said. “We are so delighted that the United Nations Women has come on to become a partner with us in this initiative. In addition, Startup Women UK and the founder of Startup UK is also the founder of WIE enterprises and they’re partnering with us. So just their reach alone has ensured that we have the highes......

...rd generation of the family to helm one of the country’s oldest law firms. Roberts called the appointment, effective immediately, “both the greatest honour and the most significant opportunity of my life.” “There is a distinct Callenders corporate culture, a closeness that creates a sense of community and I want to keep that going,” said Roberts. “We share and work in teams when it is helpful to do so. At the same time, many of our lawyers and par......

...cate, stimulate and promote opportunities for local Grand Bahamians,” said Roberts. The event will take place on February 9 in Grand Bahama. Roberts also urged the Grand Bahama community as a whole to become active participants in the island’s tourism sector, saying: “Residents all together and individually have a role to play in delivering a quality destination experience by re-inserting the fun component into the tourism experience.” “We need to......

...president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee; Demetrius Pinder; Chris Brown; Vaughn Delaney, deputy managing director BOB; Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture; Michael Matthieu; Ramon Miller; and Mike Sands, president BAAA. (Photo by Derek Smith Jr for DP&A) Fresh off their win in the men’s 4×400 m relay in the 2012 Olympics in London, the four Bahamian athletes–dubbed the Golden Knights–met representatives of their team sponsor, Ban......