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Bahamas To Host African Import Export Bank Meeting
Bahamas To Host African Import Export Bank Meeting
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Philip Davis has signed an agreement with Afreximbank, chaired by His Excellency Professor Benedict, to host the African Import Export Bank's meeting in New Providence, Bahamas in June which is expected to attract over 3000 delegates to the country. The meeting is designed to promote trade and investment opportunities between [...]
Data shows decline in imports and exports
Data shows decline in imports and exports
The Bahamas imported $2.2 billion worth of goods during 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, representing a 40 percent decline when compared to the $3.3 billion worth of imports in 2019.
Scrap metal firm sees 500 decline in exports
Scrap metal firm sees 500 decline in exports
Construction at the Arawak Cay Port has led to a 500 percent decline in exports of scrap metal at one of the biggest companies in that industry, Guardian Business has learned, with end-of-year changes expected to slash profit margins even further.
According to Everette Strachan of Strachan’s Auto and Bahamas Scrap Metal, the clearing of old jalopies around town will not be as enticing to tho...
US exports to Bahamas strike 3bn
US exports to Bahamas strike 3bn
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
The latest figures from the US government suggest that American exports to the Bahamas are at their highest level ever - reaching $3 billion in the first 11 months of 2010 - despite indicators suggesting this nation's consumption and economic activity is down.
Given the Bahamas' present population of 353,658, as measured in the recent pop...
Bahamas Young Chef high school competitors have tutorial at UB, by US Meat Export Federation consultant, on meat handling
Students representing a cross-section of schools gathered at the University of The Bahamas, the College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Leisure Management for a first US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Workshop conducted by Elizabeth A. Wunderlich, Caribbean Manager and Consultant.
John Watling's Distillery eyes export sales boost via partnership with major US alcohol retailer
John Watling's Distillery eyes export sales boost via partnership with major US alcohol retailer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian rum producer says that its partnership with a major American alcohol retailer will significantly enhance the prominence of its brands in the US, with the initial order already exceeding prior annual export sales. John Watling's Distillery Ltd has announced a strategic distribution agreement to commence this Fall with Total Wines [...]
Trade data shows increases in import and export for Q2 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Data on merchandise trade for the second quarter of 2023 reveals that the value of commodities imported into The Bahamas amounted to $1,094 billion, marking a substantial increase of 35 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. The primary categories of merchandise imports were mineral fuel, lubricants, and [...]
Latest trade stats show increased Q2 exports and imports
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) released the country's latest trade data for the second quarter of 2023 yesterday, revealing that the country's imports increased by 35 percent when compared to the same period last year, and exports increased by 68 percent when compared to 2022. The BNSI said the total value of commodities imported ...
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Govt hopes medical marijuana industry can expand to export market
The government hopes the medical marijuana industry can expand into an export market for Bahamians, who will eventually seek licenses to grow the product that will be heavily regulated, the government's cannabis regulations reveal.
British High Commissioner: Exports To UK Up
British High Commissioner: Exports To UK Up
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Export of Bahamian goods into Britain is up, according to British High Commissioner, Thomas Hartley.