Chartered Institute of Arbitrators officers officially installed

The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) officially installed its executive committee officers at a recent guest luncheon, followed by informative presentations in a conference room at Luciano's of Chicago.

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One Eleuthera and BTVI chart the way forward

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Executives of the One Eleuthera Foundation recently met with Acting President of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), Dr. Iva Dahl, to solidify the way forward for a one-year apprenticeship program on the island.
During the meeting, One Eleuthera Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Ingraham and Consultant for the foundation's education and training, Dr. Reginald ...

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Bahamian judge votes in UK's Top 10 Christian Music Chart

NASSAU, Bahamas - "Step FWD," a faith in action Christian movement that has a UK Top 10 Christian Music Chart has added Bahamian, Keith L. Rolle of KLR Management Group, to their international panel of judges.
With a focus to "Further inspire those with a passion for God and music, and bring light to society, using a medium people can relate to," Step FWD recently welcomed Keith L. Rolle to their ...

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The Baha Mar story: A nation in uncharted territory - pt. 2

A week that commenced with the announcement that the government will be seeking to wind up the companies that make up Baha Mar ended with the headline that the government has re-entered talks with the stakeholders in the Baha Mar story. This turn of events on its own provides a good depiction of the rollercoaster ride that has become the norm in recent weeks as far as this mega resort is concerned...

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The Baha Mar story: A nation in uncharted territory - pt. 1

The discussion surrounding what has been termed the Baha Mar story continues as the fate of the mega resort hangs in the balance. The comments by the various contributors to the debate have been enlightening, intriguing, disappointing, unexpected and disingenuous all at once.

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Move to collect customs duties worrying ?local charter operators

A move by the Department of Customs to collect duties from local commercial charter operators is being met with some resistance from the owners of the aircraft, who say the measure has the capacity to "shut down" the fledging industry.
The Bahamas Aircraft Operators Association is seeking duty exemptions on their aircraft after the Department of Customs issued letters to several commercial aircraf...

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Crackdown may be near on illegal charters

The Department of Civil Aviation may be making progress in its attempt to crackdown on illegal charter operations.
Civil Aviation Director Pat Rolle confirmed to The Nassau Guardian yesterday that the department has a possible lead on at least one pilot who may have been conducting unauthorized charter flights.
"Now we have a case that seems to be panning out pretty much in our favor because of so...

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The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants Bill 2014

MR. SPEAKER,

I rise to make my contribution to this debate on the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants 2014 Bill. I do so on behalf of the good people of the Seabreeze Constituency whom I have the privilege to represent...

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Capt. Billy Black launches charters at Old Bahama Bay

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The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services

The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan, March 23, at the Ministry...

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