FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- On the heel of celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) organization got a major boost when Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emrick Seymour, once again pledged full support from his officers in the fight against environmental crimes.
 
"Please be assured that we on the Police Force view all offences in the same light," said Seymour. 

"Whether it's murder, indiscriminate dumping, littering, etc., they are all breaches punishable by law."

The Assistant Commissioner was addressing KGBC members gathered at police headquarters for a special monthly meeting.  Flanked by his entire roster of senior officers on Grand Bahama, Seymour assured those gathered that the police will do all in their power to ensure that all environmental laws are adhered to and any offenders will be swiftly and publicly prosecuted in an attempt to curb violations.

Along with continuous littering by drivers and pedestrians, environmental officials at The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) have identified what is quickly becoming another vexing problem on the island, that of indiscriminate dumping.

"People are dumping anything from refrigerators to other appliances, furniture, roofing materials, sheetrock, you name it.  These are some of the items that are being dumped everyday unfortunately, in some of the remotest areas on the island," noted Nakira Wilchcombe, Environmental Manager-GBPA and KGBC Chairperson.

Accomplished lawyer chosen as Bahamas Financial Services Board head, effective January 1, 2012. The position is a key post in the financial services industry in The Bahamas.

NASSAU, Bahamas. Nov. 7/11 – The board of directors of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has named Aliya Allen as the new chief executive officer and executive director effective January 1, 2012.

She succeeds Wendy Warren, who will remain a consultant to BFSB during Allen’s transition into the role as the head of the private-public organization.

In making the announcement BFSB Chairman Paul Winder said: “It was essential to identify an individual with relevant experience in the financial services industry and strong interpersonal skills to fill this dynamic position. We are delighted that Aliya will be joining BFSB and feel strongly that she will provide the management skills and industry experience that are required to keep BFSB at the forefront of industry developments both internationally and domestically.”

Winder added that Allen’s background provides her with the relationship-building skills required to nurture a collaborative and cooperative environment among various stakeholder groups including government, regulators and financial industry firms.

As a partner with Graham, Thompson & Co, Allen’s practice covers such diverse areas as trust and estates, investment funds, securities, companies, foundations and insurance. In recognition of her expertise in the practice of general business law, she will be recognized as a leader in her field and featured in the new edition of Chambers Global 2012. Allen was elected as a member of the Bahamas Bar Council in 2011. She holds an LLB from the University of Buckingham and is called to the English and Bahamas Bars.

“Aliya combines an exceptionally high level of insight and knowledge of our industry with a solid ‘real world’ grasp of the special challenges–and opportunities–facing us at this critical time,” said Winder. “Her practice has provided her with considerable experience and expertise in a variety of key areas within our industry, and she is widely respected for her talents as a lawyer and industry professional. We extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Aliya.”

As a partner with Graham, Thompson & Co, Allen’s practice covers such diverse areas as trust and estates, investment funds, securities, companies, foundations and insurance. In recognition of her expertise in the practice of general business law, she will be recognized as a leader in her field and featured in the new edition of Chambers Global 2012. Allen was elected as a member of the Bahamas Bar Council in 2011. She holds an LLB from the University of Buckingham and is called to the English and Bahamas Bars.

Allen has been actively involved in BFSB working groups including the one responsible for input into the Executive Entity and Foundations legislation. She also traveled with BFSB and has addressed audiences in Toronto and Brazil on trusts and foundations.

“I would like to thank the Bahamas Financial Services Board for the confidence it has placed in me with this appointment,” Allen said. “This is a critical time for our industry given the new global economic reality but The Bahamas is ideally positioned due in no small part to the monumental efforts of Wendy Warren. She has served as a shining example of the kind of professional that can change the face of this industry. I believe that in these next few years it is extremely important that we renew our efforts to raise our international visibility and that as an industry, we are ahead of the curve in anticipating changes and adapting, where appropriate, to the ever-changing landscape. I look forward to working with the Board, BFSB member firms, government and regulators to ensure The Bahamas remains an international financial centre whose hallmark is stability, expertise and phenomenal client service.”

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