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New budgetary allocations for FDA could mean technical assistance for Bahamas exporters
March 10, 2015
New budgetary allocations for FDA could mean technical assistance for Bahamas exporters
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January 2011, and the FDA expects fiscal years 2015 and 2016 to be crucial years for doing the up-front work that is needed to implement FSMA, which will be of great concern to The Bahamas, as the U.S. is one of the major destinations for Bahamian food exports.
December 12, 2014
GBPA participates in 2014 Caribbean Exporter's Colloquium in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- "Building Economic Resilience in the Caribbean Region" was the focal point for government ministers, private sector participants and donor agencies, as they gathered at the Caribbean Exporter's Colloquium 2014, held in Bridgetown, Barbados last month.
In keeping with the colloquium's agenda, discussions addressed key factors facing the Caribbean community, including the st...
No industry VAT 'zero rated' except exporters
September 30, 2013
No industry VAT 'zero rated' except exporters
Domestic and international transportation, educational, medical and dental services, as well as some financial services, sales and rentals of residential homes and certain bread basket items, will all be VAT exempt, Guardian Business can confirm...
CRAWFISH EXPORTER MULLING PRICE CUTS
October 21, 2011
CRAWFISH EXPORTER MULLING PRICE CUTS
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
THE BAHAMAS must get its prices "in line" with the global average to remain the leader in the crawfish (spiny lobster) export industry, a leading fisheries wholesaler telling Tribune Business yesterday his company may have to look at reducing its purchase price by $0.50 to $0.75 per pound.
Anthony McKinney, president and...
September 28, 2011
The Bahamas Marine Exporters Association Efforts to Help Improve Fisheries Management
The Bahamas Marine Exporters Association
(BMEA), which consists of local licensed lobster exporters has been
working in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, the Department
of Marine Resources (DMR), local fishermen, buyers, and NGOs including
The Nature Conservancy, Abaco Friends of the Environment, The Bahamas
National Trust, Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF)
a...
218m exporter:More transparencyon electricity rates
June 19, 2011
218m exporter:More transparencyon electricity rates
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
The Bahamas' $218 million leading exporter has called for more "transparency" from the Grand Bahama Power Company and extra "synergy" between the industrial community and the education system, noting that high power costs and suitably-skilled employees remain the two main obstacles facing industrial investors.
Greg Ebelhar, chief op...
May 13, 2011
Bahamas Marine Exporters Association (BMEA) and its Partners Make Progress in Protecting and Sustaining the Lobster Fishery in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is known to have some of the most pristine waters and
bountiful marine resources in the Caribbean. These resources are a
vital part of Bahamian culture and its economy. The highest-valued
marine resource that contributes significantly to the Bahamian economy
is the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus). The Bahamas is currently one of
the leading producers of spiny lobster tails i...
December 07, 2010
Practical support for small exporters through IIC program
Small and medium-sized Bahamian exporters can access direct, practical technical assistance through the $40 million funded FINPYME ExportPlus program of the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC).
The launch event for the FINPYME ExportPlus initiative in The Bahamas was held at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday. The program aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become mo...
Minister Cartwright receives Exporters Association
September 03, 2010
Minister Cartwright receives Exporters Association
Three officers of the Bahamas Marine Exporters Association (BMEA) paid a courtesy call on Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Lawrence S ?Larry? Cartwright on Thursday.
April 19, 2024
Trade Commission eyeing direct import route to slash costs by 20 percent
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission said that efforts are underway to eliminate the middle process and ensure that goods can come directly from major export countries to Grand Bahama and then directly to the islands of The Bahamas, which he said could reduce the cost of goods by 20 percent. [...]
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