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Young CEO addresses Bahamian youth – photos

CEO and president of Globals Inc, Suhas Gopinath, addressed the Junior Achievement Bahamas First Private Sector Lunch and Lecture for Corporate Executives and Business Studies Students at the British Colonial Hilton on Tuesday. 

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Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012

Chief executive officer and president of Globals Inc, Suhas Gopinath addressed the Junior Achievement Bahamas First Private Sector Lunch and Lecture for Corporate Executives and Business Studies Students at the British Colonial Hilton earlier in the week.

Attendees listenSuhas Gopinath addresses the Junior Achievement Bahamas First Private Sector Lunch and Lecture

In his address, Gopinath encouraged students, educators and business stakeholders to see every obstacle as an opportunity.

Gopinath, who is only 24 years old, was recognized as the world’s youngest entrepreneur by CNBC and e-Business after he launched a website at the age of 14, and incorporated his company the same year.

Bahamas high commissioner and permanent representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) paid a courtesy call on Koji Sekimizu, secretary-general of the IMO, in London at the end of last week (pictured after the jump). The two spoke about the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting and the safety of passengers on ships, among other things. 

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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Paul Farquharson, Bahamas high commissioner and permanent representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) paid a courtesy call on Koji Sekimizu, secretary-general of the IMO, in London at the end of last week.

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Speaking at a Bahamas Financial Services Board seminar titled "An Evolving and Dynamic Legislative Regime" held in Nassau last month, Attorney General John Delaney spoke about the recent changes being made to the jurisdiction's insolvency regime. 

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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The Thomas A Robinson National Stadium sports venue on New Providence was officially opened February 25. More than 15,000 people turned out to witness the event and were treated to cultural performances, including a Junkanoo rush-out, athletics and a firework display. Watch a video of the event here. 

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Bahamas event highlights youth achievements

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard met the chief executive officer and president of Globals Inc, Suhas Gopinath, who is an entrepreneurial CEO still in his 20s. Pictured: (from left) Executive vice chairperson of the board of directors and executive director of We The People Foundation, Philip Simon; chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of JA Bahamas and managing partner of Deloitte, Raymond Winder; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard; chief executive officer and president of Globals Inc Suhas Gopinath; and executive director of Junior Achievement Bahamas and chairman of the conference secretariat John Darville. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose) 

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard met the chief executive officer and president of Globals Inc, Suhas Gopinath, on February 26, during the National Delegate’s Reception of Bahamajac Conference 2012.

Gopinath, who is still in his 20s, was recognized as the world’s youngest entrepreneurial CEO by CNBC and e-Business.

The national event was created to highlight youth achievements.

Private aviation service provider headquartered in Nassau officially opened a new, full-service, fixed-based operator facility at the Exuma International Airport. Odyssey also opened two new handling locations in Eleuthera just in time for busy spring traffic. 

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

New Odyssey Airlines facilities in Exuma Odyssey Aviation Bahamas officially opened a new, full-service, fixed-based operator (FBO) facility at the Exuma International Airport (MYEF) in The Bahamas on February 20, 2012.

The private aviation services provider also began offering handling services on November 14, 2011, at two new Bahamian locations–Governor’s Harbour Airport and Rock Sound Airport–both located on the island of Eleuthera.

Odyssey Aviation Exuma’s new 2,500 sq ft facility, which commenced construction mid-May 2011 on the southeast side of the field, is the first private terminal at Exuma International.

The new facility operates independently from the main terminal with its own customs and immigration clearance area located within the building. It features a new spacious pilots’ lounge, flight planning room, refreshment bar, passenger lounge, private fuel farm and two acres of adjoining apron for aircraft parking.

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Sports stadium officially opened – photos

More than 15,000 people turned out February 25 to be a part of the official opening of the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, a gift to The Bahamas from the Government of the People's Republic of China. The audience was treated to cultural performances and a firework display. (BIS Photos/Derek Smith and Patrick Hanna) 

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Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012

A traditional Junkanoo rush-out livened up the ceremony.The Royal Bahamas Police Force carry the national flag at the opening ceremony.Athletes test out the running track. …continue >

Deloitte accountant calls for more funding for financial services

While rejecting calls for a Ministry of Financial Services, managing partner at Deloitte Bahamas Raymond Winder says the Bahamas Financial Services Board needs more funding to promote the sector successfully. 

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Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012

A leading local accountant has rejected the idea of a separate ministry dedicated solely to financial services, saying the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is sufficient to meet the needs of the sector—provided it receives more funding.

Managing partner at Deloitte Bahamas Raymond Winder says there is no need for a Ministry of Financial Services.

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National stadium set to open tomorrow

Amid much celebration and ceremony, the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium sports venue will officially be opened Saturday, February 25. 

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Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012

This coming Saturday, February 25, will signal a new beginning for sports in The Bahamas when the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium is officially opened.

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Minister of Tourism and Aviation Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace touted the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the airport and other infrastructure developments as being signs that the government was serious about furthering tourism in the country during his address to the Routes Americas 2012 conference held in Nassau this week. Watch a video of his speech here. 

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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