The Bahamas Investor

...with the tools and knowledge required to remain on the cutting edge,” said Michael Nelson, Chief of Operations, IDB. The goal of this initiative is to increase the awareness and capacity of blockchain development in The Bahamas. “Blockchain technology is seen as the next step in internet and financial technology, in what many describe as Web 3.0. There is a huge opportunity to use this technology to improve public and private services in this coun......

...s, to protect the financial services sector, while adhering to global standards,” said Prime Minister Minnis. Attorney General Carl Bethel; Viana Gardiner, COO PMDU; Stephen Coakley Wells, advisor to the Minister of Finance; Wendy Warren, CEO, Caystone Group; Michael Paton, Partner, Lennox Paton; and a team of advisors will accompany the Prime Minister to Brussels. Prime Minister Minnis and his delegation will return to Nassau on Wednesday, Januar......

...– to make a meaningful contribution to the local community. Ryan Brehm and Michael Johnson attended a Reading Road Trip excursion at Roker’s Point Primary School, where they read with local children, while Rico Hoey and Paul Imondi helped local children perfect their swings at a Nelson’s Rangers golf clinic. Sandals Emerald Bay is excited to announce it will host the 2020 PGA Web.com Tour for a fourth year from January 9-15, 2020. Golf lovers can......

...th the corporate world as a way to connect outside of the boardroom,” says Michael Simms, head golf pro and instructor at Ocean Club Golf Course. “Compared to other sporting activities, golf is played at a slower pace and is great for friendly one- on-one interaction. On the golf course, you can build relationships with your clients on a more personal level and hopefully share a few laughs.” A golfer’s paradise From its early beginnings in Scotlan......

...ervations office while son David Hew and his husband, native New Zealander Michael King, who have called Kamalame Cay their permanent home since 2012, manage the resort’s day-to-day operations. “Kamalame is still 100 per cent family owned and operated,” says King. “The family remains hands on across all areas of the cay and its development. Part of the success and allure of Kamalame Cay is that ‘family’ remains at the core of life here. For us, it......

...Dionisio D’Aguilar. “The Government is doing all in its power to generate the increase in visitor traffic to Grand Bahama and it will be up to us to ensure the increase in visitor spend to churn our economy.” Michael Bayley, President and CEO Royal Caribbean International, said the redevelopment of the Grand Lucayan Resort has tremendous potential to significantly increase tourism to Grand Bahama.......

...team of professionals with over 100 years of banking experience including Michael Blank Esq. President, Giuseppe Mazzeo Chief Investment Officer, Marc Bonorino Head of Global Compliance, Ileana Torruella and Adilia Lugo as Senior Relationship Manager. Stuart Dunn, Chairman of Holdun Family Office states, “The guiding principles of our family which comprise of honesty, integrity and accountability are never compromised. We pride ourselves on our e......

...rt III will receive $180,000. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard (pictured), who was Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture when the programme began, announced the Self Starter Grant winners. He said the programme was designed to fill certain gaps as an effort is being made by the government to revitalize not only the economy of Grand Bahama, but also the country as a whole. Minister Pintard thanked the lecturers and organ......

...ayman Islands, The Bahamas, Switzerland, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Michael Collins, Butterfield’s chairman and chief executive, said: “It is gratifying to, once again, have Butterfield businesses and professionals recognised by Citywealth through shortlistings in their prestigious International Financial Centre awards. “These nominations reflect Butterfield’s reputation for expertise and the respect our teams have earned in the industry in......

...le, Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield, Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Labour the Hon. Dion Foulkes, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael Pintard, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, and Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)......

...erguson, BCCEC Chairperson; Prime Minister Minnis; Kenneth Hutton, President, Abaco Chamber of Commerce; Nicole Campbell, Permanent Secretary, co-chair Disaster Relief and Recovery Committee; John Michael Clarke, co-chair Disaster Relief and Recovery Committee; and Captain Stephen Russell, Director, National Emergency Management Agency. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe)......

...e good corporate citizens and gave back.” Pictured: (from left) Architect, Michael Diggiss; Executive Director/Small Business Development Centre Davinia Grant; CEO/Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Jeffrey Beckles; Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates & The State of Qatar Tony Joudi; CEO, Gonet Bank, Nicholas Gonet; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest; Executive Chairman of The Board of Gonet Bank Patrick Feuz; CEO/Executive......

...CEO of Citigroup Michael Corbat and Donna Corbat, accompanied by Citi Country Officer Margaret Butler, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis at the Office of the Prime Minister December 6.......

...plus new cruise port, plus attractions down at the Freeport Harbour is absolutely monumental for tourism in Grand Bahama.” Pictured: Rev. Dr Robert Lockhart, President of the Grand Bahama Christian Council; Robert Shamosh, CEO, Holistica Destinations; Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International; Prime Minister Minnis; Minister D’Aguilar; Mauricio Hamui, CEO, ITM; and Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prim......

...eakers at the 16th annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook included Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville. cmorris@dupuch.com......