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Grand Bahama business community urged to "get in the game" and seize economic opportunities
Grand Bahama business community urged to "get in the game" and seize economic opportunities
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper has urged the Grand Bahamian business community to "get in the game" and not let economic opportunities pass them by, claiming that investor confidence in Grand Bahama has never been higher. Speaking at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's annual installation of officer and directors banquet on [...]
New Gaming Bill revealed
New Gaming Bill revealed
The newest draft of the Gaming Bill would prohibit web shop owners from allowing foreign visitors to gamble in their establishments and would also prevent foreigners from gambling from other jurisdictions through websites operated by web shops, The Nassau Guardian can reveal.
Casinos would have the exclusive right to foreign players, both locally and online, according to the amended bill, which th...
Banker: Amend citizenship law for 'economic game changer'
The government could allow The Bahamas to gain a "huge advantage" over its competitors and create an "economic game changer" if it amends the Nationality Act and allows investors to trade investments of at least $10 million for citizenship rights, a respected private banker has argued.
Ian Fair, chairman of Butterfield Bank, said that anything less than offering immediate citizenship rights would ...
Waiting game: PM signals long road ahead as lockdown ends
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the country is making progress against COVID-19 and that the physical distancing measures he implemented are working. However, he said, it is not clear how long the strict emergency orders will need to remain in place...
Wilchcombe claims govt had to reject gaming poll verdict
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the Christie administration ?owes? the Bahamian people an apology for its decision to go against the majority ?no? vote of the January 28, 2013 gaming referendum...
Gaming Board building on West Bay St demolished
Gaming Board building on West Bay St demolished
Tourism Minister Chester Cooper said the government felt the Gaming Board building on West Bay Street should no longer sit there in a derelict manner as demolition began yesterday.
A Sure Win announces launch of gambling helpline to promote responsible gaming
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Local gaming enterprise, A Sure Win, has announced the launch of a dedicated gambling help hotline as a part of its push to promote responsible gaming behavior in the local community. At a press conference held on Wednesday, the A Sure Win executive team announced numerous details on this newly launched hotline as a part of the company's vision of being "the responsible way to p...
Edgecombe Selected to McDonald's All American Game
Edgecombe Selected to McDonald's All American Game
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - ESPN top-five recruit, Bimini-born V.J. Edgecombe has been selected to play in the McDonald's All-American game.
We Will Have Two Swimmers At The Games
We Will Have Two Swimmers At The Games
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Paris Olympics are set for the end of July next year and no doubt The Bahamas will field a team in several disciplines, one of them being swimming. Bahamas Aquatics President Algernon Cargill says he expects to have at least two swimmers as part of team Bahamas.
URCA looks into Cable's failure on NFL games
URCA looks into Cable's failure on NFL games
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is looking into Cable Bahamas' recent failure to broadcast some NFL games, which sparked complaints from National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, among others.