Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed is a

Contribution by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham.

Since returning to office in 2007, my
Government has remained steadfastly committed to strengthening the domestic
business environment. Our
overriding objective in doing so is to facilitate the creation of new
businesses and the expansion of existing ones, both of which are vital to
securing growing employment opportunities for Bahamians and better standards of
living. That is of particular
importance during the very difficult times that our economy and workers are
currently experiencing as a result of the Great Global Recession.

Enhancing the business environment is but one
of the many multi-faceted initiatives that we have launched and are
implementing to grow the Bahamian economy...