More than 400 issues need to be addressed by The Bahamas as a part of the accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO) if the country is to progress its application.
Raymond Winder, Managing Partner of Deloitte and Touche and The Bahamas' chief negotiator for the accession process to the WTO, said that some of those issues highlight the legislative changes or national commitments these may portend if membership is to be achieved.
Some of the issues posed by the WTO include:
1. The Bahamas appears to maintain an extreme list of duty exemptions and programs of duty exemptions to facilitate investment. It appears that The Bahamas' current tax structure is pursuing contradictory ...

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