The Bahamas Investor

...Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett and Dame Marguerite Pindling November 16 at Government House. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) Dame Marguerite Pindling is sworn in again as Deputy to the Governor General. Dame Marguerite assumes the duties of the Governor General while Sir Arthur Foulkes is out of the country. Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes are away until November 20.......

...icial visit to Grand Bahama March 11, calling on Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville. During the visit the discussions centred on healthcare, education, agriculture, trade and cultural exchanges. Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba H.E. Ernesto Soberon Guzman makes his first official visit to Grand Bahama March 11. From left: Under secretary Cecil Thompson, Ministry for Grand Bahama; Ambassador Guzman; Minister Darville; Melvin Seymour, perm......

...ilip Davis, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe, Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville, Senator Tanisha Tynes, national co-chairman of the Independence Committee Charles Carter, Grand Bahama co-chairmen of the Independence Committee Mary Culmer and Peter Adderley, Grand Bahama Christian Council (GBCC) president bishop Arnold Pinder, GBCC vice president pastor Keith Meadows and host pastor bishop Godfrey R Williams. Prime Minister Christie sai......

...e resources and assets of a major cruise line,” he told Guardian Business. Michael Weber, the general manager at the Big Game Club, said Genting Group’s “deep pockets” will ensure Bimini Bay Resort is successful. Big Game Club is the second largest resort on the island, and while Bimini Bay is technically competition, the general manager felt the move could elevate the entire destination’s profile. “They will make the right moves as a company and......

Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville March 25 pledged his Ministry’s support for the upcoming 3rd Annual Grand Bahama Shipyard Fishing Tournament scheduled for April 6 at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club . In announcing his Ministry’s support of the tourney, Minister Darville said he was pleased to participate in any event whose primary function is to assist the young people of the nation. He noted that proceeds from the event will benefit the B......

...the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force XXXVIII Plenary Meeting during a cocktail reception November 18, 2013, at the Pelican Bay Resort. Pictured: (from left) Permanent secretary Melvin Seymour, Ministry for Grand Bahama; Portia Nottage, wife of Dr Nottage; Dr Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama; Allyson Maynard-Gibson, Attorney General and incoming CFATF chairperson; Dr Christopher R Malcolm, Attorney General, British Virgin Island; Dr......

...nging remarks at Wednesday’s opening was the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr Michael Darville, FATF president Vladimir Nechaev, and CFATF chairman Cherno Jallow. Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes were among the many government officials attending the opening. Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis greets Financial Action Task Force president Vladimir Nechaev at the opening of the Plenary Meeting of the Caribbean Financial Action Task......

..., and various other opportunities throughout our far flung Family Islands. Michael Meldman, chairman and chief executive officer, his partners and homeowners are to be congratulated for having created one of the most environmentally sensitive and sustainable developments in the Caribbean. While creating a viable and very attractive product, these investors have raised the profile of The Bahamas by creating a community that attracts North Americans......

...forum this past Tuesday. The Minister for Grand Bahama, the Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, and Minister of State for Investment, the Honourable Khaalis Rolle, brought official remarks on behalf of the government. GPBA Chairman, Mr. Ian Fair shared his enthusiasm as he encouraged corporate support for this major initiative. “Each sector of our country’s economic landscape can be enhanced and expanded to facilitate new investment ideas, products a......

...Michael Meldman, the chairman and chief executive officer of Discovery Land Co–the company behind the Baker’s Bay resort development in Abaco–hosted a recent visit to the project by Prime Minister Perry Christie and Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe. Listen to his remarks here.......

...Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville met with senior executives of DeVry International, the medical group that has taken over operations of Ross University on Grand Bahama November 29. The Minister discussed expansion of the programme on Grand Bahama and immigration, among other things.......

...y, airport director; Godfrey Smith, chief executive officer, GBAC/FHC/FCP; Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama; Ian Fair, chairman, Grand Bahama Port Authority Group of Companies; Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, Hope Strachan; Henry St. George, vice president, GBPA; Sherry Brooks, corporate and government affairs director. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Hope Strachan, Minister......

...Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville met December 17 with top management from several major companies on Grand Bahama, including Pharmachem, Club Fortuna, Polymers International, Bahama Rock, and Freeport Container Port. Minister Darville used the occasion to gain information on the companies growth and development, employment opportunities, and current challenges.......

...ners coming together to stage a world-class event,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. “As Commissioner, there are few things more enjoyable than telling your players that they’ll be heading to the Bahamas for Memorial Day weekend at Atlantis Paradise Island. To say the players are excited would be a huge understatement.” The tournament will be supported by Pure Silk and the Islands of the Bahamas. “I think everyone on the LPGA is excited about......

...to the start of the church service for the opening of the Legal Year (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) Rt. Rev’d Laish Z Boyd, Bishop of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands (left) and Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett (right) greet each other outside Christ Church Cathedral following the service to mark the opening of the Legal Year January 8. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)......