The Bahamas Investor

...dor. The Ambassador also paid a courtesy call on Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville at his office in Freeport. The two met for an hour and discussed opportunities in trade, investment and manufacturing. Hu Shan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Bahamas presents computers to Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald and Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville. Left to right: Minister Darville; Ambassador Hu; Minister Fitzge......

...oto/Vandyke Hepburn) FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville officially welcomed Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al-Rumaihi, Ambassador of Qatar as Special Envoy to The Bahamas, November 21, 2013. Ambassador Al-Rumaihi paid a courtesy call on Minister Darville at his office in the Harold DeGregory Complex. In welcoming the Special Envoy, the Minister pointed out that his visit comes on the heels of a signing ceremony in August,......

...formulation and promotion. Minister Rolle and Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville are leading a delegation that includes the director of investments at the BIA Candia Ferguson and project officers Melissa Forbes and Leslie Dorsette from the Ministry of Grand Bahama. In addition to the forum, the BIA will conduct presentations on investment opportunities in The Bahamas generally and in particular on Grand Bahama. Other countries participa......

...a People-to-People Tea Party hosted by the Ministry of Tourism. Pictured: Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, (second from left) is greeted by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House September 19, 2016. (BIS Photo/Kenuel Stubbs) Pictured: Eva Hilton Primary School children perform at the Tea Party at Government House September 19, 2016. (BIS Photo/Kenuel Stubbs) Pictured: Le Chic dancers perfo......

...September 23, 2016. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville has urged attendees of the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers to work with the government to revitalize Grand Bahama and empower the people. The Minister was addressing BACO’s 11th Annual Northern Bahamas Conference at Pelican Bay earlier this month. He said he looked forward to “BACO’s continued commitment to enhancing the integrity of The Bahamas’......

...he Ministry for Grand Bahama. Representing the Chamber at the meeting were Michael Holding (President), Daniel Romence (1st Vice-President), Lawrence Palmer (2nd Vice-President), Mercynth Ferguson (Executive Director), Karin Sanchez (Secretary) and Ralph Hepburn (Treasurer). During their meeting, Minister Darville reminded the Chamber board executives of the newly-launched Grand Bahama Investment Incentive Bill, which came about in 2016. He said t......

...and luxury magazine publishing, across Sydney, Miami, London, and Toronto, Michael and David pooled their international panache. Well-traveled food and design aficionados, they reimagined the island’s cuisine program, enhanced the wine and spirits lists, refreshed décor, guided fresh directions in interiors and architecture, and introduced social and culinary events that drew a stylish crowd from around the World. New developments in 2016-2017 inc......

...s to sustainable development. President and CEO of Arawak Port Development Michael Maura said building and developing a training ground for Bahamians is paramount for the company. Dr Smith said the new partnership is an expression of the University’s mission to “support and drive national development through teaching, research and innovation and service to the community”. “With that in mind, we at UB determined that we must find innovative ways to......

...tor, at their counterpart organisation, FIINCEN, in the United States. Ms. Michael has an impressive resume which outlines her vast experience in addressing legal, policy and operational issues involving antimoney laundering, and combating the financing of terrorism. Her presence here this morning will no doubt add value to the discussions, and help us as we seek to further strength our partnerships. Ms. Michael, on behalf of the Government of The......

...ble Bahamian merchants are now signed up to give shoppers instant refunds. Michael Halkitis, Bahamian Minister of State for Finance, says: “Following the introduction of VAT, we needed to ensure that the Bahamas continued to be seen as a competitive shopping destination. The new system has made tax free shopping easy and simple for retailers and the customs department – and therefore more available and accessible for tourists.” The system introduc......

...prove productivity and competitiveness and shoring up the economy’s resilience to natural disasters. Steps to address financial sector challenges include policies aimed at increasing credit growth and responding to global “de-risking” trends. “The mission met with the Honorable Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance, Mr. John Rolle, Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, other senior government officials and representatives of the p......

...ribbean Country Department (CCD), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Jamaica. The conference will open officially today with an address by Michael Halkitis, Minister of State in The Ministry of Finance.......

...Prime Minister Christie, Minister Gibson, Minister of State for Investment Michael Halkitis and other members of Parliament spoke to various residents, while NEMA and Department of Social Services representatives, several police officers and Urban Renewal officials worked to ascertain their various needs after the onslaught of Hurricane Matthew. Pictured: Prime Minister Christie (right) and Ministers Kenred Dorsett (centre left) and Shane Gibson (......

...ear. The Nassau Conference took place on September 21 at the Melia resort on Cable Beach. Other speakers on the agenda included Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. The theme of the event was Strengthening Our Competitiveness and topics ranged from opportunities in Latin America to trends in family offices and international business.......

...for the one-day conference include CEO of the Bahamas Financial Services Board, Tanya McCartney and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. cmorris@dupuch.com......