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Civil Society President: Link Between Financial Literacy and Crime
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - President of Civil Society Bahamas Dr. Anthony Hamilton was in attendance at the Central Bank of The Bahamas Financial Literacy Fair and Digital Expo Friday morning.
Financial Literacy Fair Held at Fusion
Financial Literacy Fair Held at Fusion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Central Bank of The Bahamas financial literacy fair and digital expo started this morning, hosting over 30 financial and digital vendors throughout the fusion superplex.
'Opportunity missed' on medical tourism as financial exec urges industry diversification
'Opportunity missed' on medical tourism as financial exec urges industry diversification
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must seek to diversify its tourism product according to a leading financial services executive, suggesting that this nation had missed out on a major opportunity to expand into medical tourism. David Slatter, Assistant Vice-President of Investment Management Services and Royal Fidelity Bank & Trust while addressing a Bahamas Chamber of [...]
Access Accelerator Grants Creative Entrepreneurs Financial Support
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - One Access Accelerator Creative Entrepreneurs Standalone Grant recipient expresses what the grant means for creatives.
Bridal Show Promotes Financial Success Beyond Wedding Day
While many couples flocked to the 33rd Bahamas Bridal Show to discover wedding deals, hundreds of singles also said "I do" to various promotions during the annual fashion show, exhibition and overall extravagant event.
Opposition calls public procurement and financial management changes a step backward
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Finance spokesman Kwasi Thompson yesterday expressed disappointment in the proposed changes to the Public Procurement Act, the Public Financial Management Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act, arguing that many of the amendments were 'regressive". "We are extremely disappointed with the proposed changes to the Public Procurement Act, the Public Financial Managem...
Female Bankers Talk Financial Literacy
Female Bankers Talk Financial Literacy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In celebration of International Women's Day this past week, five of Scotiabank's female leaders visited PACE.
PM Davis Gives Snapshot of His Government’s Financial Initiatives
During his remarks at the Closing of the Mid-Year Budget Debate, on March 6, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that his Government expected to see increased revenues and disciplined expenditures as it worked towards its goal of a 25% Revenue-to-GDP ratio, fueled primarily by “increased efficiency and fairness in tax collection and a booming economy”.
BPL's dire financial position outlined in annual reports
In the first Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) and Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) combined annual reports made public in five years, the power company's dire financial position is outlined.
Mid-year Budget Gives Public a Financial Snapshot
Mid-year Budget Gives Public a Financial Snapshot
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The mid-year budget, typically communicated the last Wednesday in February, gives the Bahamian people a snapshot of how government is doing with its fiscal responsibilities.