The Bahamas Investor

...National Security and Government Leader in the House of Assembly; Obediah Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education Science and Technology; Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services; Allyson Maynard Gibson, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs; Damian Gomez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs; Michael Halkitis, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance; Keith Bell, Minister of State i......

...ion Baha Mar as the next iconic gaming destination.” The Honorable Obediah Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism, said, “We’ve been able to witness firsthand the outstanding international gaming resorts developed by the GGAM team. They are uniquely qualified to take advantage of the pending modernization of the country’s gaming regulations to provide Baha Mar and The Bahamas with a sustainable competitive advantage.” Mr. Weidner said, “We’re excited to......

...se are things we would expect,” said the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe. There is an unconfirmed report of one fatality possibly related to Hurricane Sandy involving a resident of Nassau who fell from his roof Thursday evening. All visitors and potential visitors are advised to follow the progress of Hurricane Sandy closely (www.nhc.noaa.gov) and avail themselves of the Bahamas Hotel Association hurricane cancellation policy. The Bah......

...; Honorable Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services; Honorable Obediah Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; Honorable Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance; Honorable Khaalis Rolle, Minister of State for Investments; Ms. Wendy Craigg, Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas; senior government officials, and representatives of the opposition, private sector and civil society. Mr. Matungulu issued the following statement at the conclus......

...tured, top), who spoke on behalf of Minister of Tourism and Gaming Obediah Wilchcombe about the new gaming legislation and the need for trained compliance officers within gaming institutions once the domestic industry is legalized. “Integrity is at the core of the legislation and the regulations we have put in place,” she said. “The world is now watching us to see how we implement the governance of this industry. [This will create] a new regime fo......

...is opportunity to offer to the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Obediah Wilchcombe M.P., congratulations for the special honour bestowed on him as the Travel Personality of 2015 at the World Travel Awards for the Caribbean and Latin America which were held at this resort last Saturday. The Bahamas also won the annual award as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, and Sandals resorts here in Exuma and in Nassau all received prestigi......

...Pictured: Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu, Buddy Hield, and Mrs. Jibrilu’s daughter. (BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs) Pictured: Minister of Tourism Wilchcombe, Buddy, and Honouree Cricketer Ivan Johnson. (BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs)......

...of CTF last week by a Government delegation comprising of The Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe – Minister of Tourism & Minister Responsible for Gaming, The Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, Q.C. – Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, Sir Baltron Bethel – Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Prime Minister and senior technical legal gaming and investment officials from the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Gaming B......