The Bahamas Investor

...romote our history and our heritage we created the Junkanoo Expo on Prince George’s Wharf and granted Crown Land to Junkanoo groups for the development of permanent “shacks” for the further development of junkanoo art. We caused the development of the National Art Gallery in the acquired and restored historic Villa Doyle, enacted the Monuments Antiquities and Museums Act creating the related Commission, and acquired the former Shirley St. Theatre......

...operation and trade, Financing for Development Office, United Nations, and George Hodgson (right), deputy chief executive, STEP Worldwide. The global focus on taxation, anti-money laundering and the call for greater transparency will be discussed at the upcoming International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) to be held in Bimini February 1-3. The Transparency and Related Initiatives session will centre on getting the balance right in terms of nati......

...uction of Innocence Island was conducted in cooperation with listing agent George Damianos of Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, and buyer’s agent Stephen Donovan of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Located in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas, Innocence is comprised of 681 unspoiled acres of native fruit trees, tropical foliage, soft terraced hills and pristine beaches. Peace Ranch sold in cooperation with listing agents Tommy Latouse......

...e White House. Bloomberg will deliver a lecture to megarich residents of exclusive Caribbean retreat Lyford Cay on Saturday. Residents include Sean Connery, Canadian clothing magnate Peter Nygard, shipping tycoon George Livanos, the Bacardi family and hedge-funder Louis Bacon. Now, a new club bulletin has just been sent out to members saying that no cellphones, recording devices or photographs will be allowed.......

...s Harbour (Eleuthera) with three flights per week from Fort Lauderdale and George Town (Great Exuma) with five flights per week from Fort Lauderdale. “We are looking forward to continuing our commitment to serving travelers by growing our core markets in Florida and the Bahamas,” said Silver Airways President and CEO Sami Teittinen. “We are also excited about Silver’s future continued expansion as we anticipate the U.S. and Cuba governments signin......

...led professionals.” The new appointments include deputy managing directors George Maillis (pictured, left side) and Amand Martin (right side), who will also serve as co-heads of private banking. “I think this is a strategic business location and bodes well for the bank’s vision of continued expansion, both local and international,” says Martin. “The role we share as private banking heads is a pretty good combination and we look forward to the futu......

...settle in the Governor’s Harbour area. Other sought after destinations are George Town, Exuma and Abaco. Brownrigg says the perfect spot depends on a number of factors, but advises most people to consider beachfront properties because they generally prove a solid investment. “It depends on your age and your income,” he says. “You need to pick your location carefully—pick a beach, pick a settlement that has the amenities you need. Go for a harbour......

...om Britain, Europe, Canada and South America coming into the market,” says George Damianos, president of Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty. Through the Sotheby’s brand recognition, Damianos partners with luxury real estate auction firms serving high-net-worth individuals worldwide to market a range of properties, including big ticket items such as Innocence Island, the largest privately held island in The Bahamas. “Buyers are looking for a w......

...ourth generation of Trefgarnes who come to Eleuthera.” Trefgarne’s father, George, First Baron Trefgarne, came to The Bahamas on official business in the late 1940s. As chairman of the Colonial (Commonwealth) Development Corp (CDC), Lord Trefgarne spent several months travelling around The Bahamas, scouting out areas for potential investment. The UK-based company was tasked with helping to develop Britain’s colonies. The Trefgarnes accumulated som......

...IS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Pictured: Perry Christie (second from right) speaks with guests and organizers of the International Business and Finance Summit February 5. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn) Pictured: Henry St George, senior vice president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and Michelle Pindling-Sands at the CEO dinner of the International Business and Finance Summit February 5. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)......

...Eleuthera), the Abacos (Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay), and Great Exuma (George Town). In addition, Silver’s connections offer the ease and convenience of seamless booking, ticketing and baggage handling through its valued partnership and codeshare agreements with United Airlines and interline agreements with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, US Airways, Bahamasair, Hahn Air, and All Nippon Airways. Members of United’s MileagePlus® cu......

...ast cruise, Sir Jack and his equity partner in the GBPA, Lady Henrietta St George, had joined me in an important conference call to discuss the way forward for Freeport. I was struck at the time by how optimistic and enthusiastic Sir Jack still was about the prospects for the expansion of tourism and industrial development in Freeport, this despite the increasing frailty of his own health and his greatly advanced years. He remained a true believer......

...ir service from United Airlines. Additional nonstop flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). SkyWest Airlines will operate the United Express flights using Canadair CRJ700 regional jet aircraft with 70 seats; six in United First and 64 in United Economy, including 16 Economy Plus extra-legroom seats. As of December 3, United Express flight 6381 will depart Houston at......

...ruise Line‘s Quantum of the Seas at the Inaugural Call on Nassau at Prince George Dock November 27, 2014. On hand to greet the luxury liner were director general of tourism Joy Jibrilu , officials of the Port Department, Bahamas Customs Department, Immigration Department, Port Agent at United Shipping Andrew Malone and other officials. A plaque exchange ceremony took place onboard the vessel, during which the Jibrilu underscored the importance of......

...e British Colonial Hilton last week, STEP Worldwide deputy chief executive George Hodgson said: “Transparency is the new normal. We need to get real and accept that.” Hodgson went on to predict that by 2020 there will be automatic tax information exchange between major economies and a risk averse banking system that will be “very wary”. He also suggested that a culture of transparency may curtail international diversification. “We are still explor......