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March 19, 2024
PM: 'Assault' on offshore financial centers caused 50 percent decline in the financial services sector's contribution to GDP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis stated that the 'assault' on offshore financial centers, which began in 2000, significantly reduced The Bahamas' financial services segment contribution to GDP from 30 percent to 15 percent, as he highlighted the impact of 'blacklisting' on offshore financial centers. During a press briefing in Botswana on Monday, where [...]

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February 18, 2015
The race for aviation offshore preeminence

The newly appointed Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope Strachan has flagged aviation as one of the areas of focus for her ministry as she takes responsibility for directing its affairs.

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February 01, 2022
Pilot rescued after offshore engine failure

A BAHAMIAN pilot was rescued yesterday morning after his plane crashed in waters off western New Providence shortly after take-off.

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September 10, 2021
Cryptocurrency can catapult the offshore banking industry, says Bahamian cryptocurrency expert

Embracing cryptocurrency could catapult The Bahamas back into the offshore banking industry spotlight, Joseph Evans Jr. told Guardian Business yesterday, adding that all Bahamians need to understand how things like Bitcoin and Blockchain work. Evans, who also goes by the moniker Black Crypto, is hosting two seminars on cryptocurrency this weekend under the theme "From ...
The post Cryptocurrency c...

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July 19, 2021
GBITB sponsors new signature offshore fishing event

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The inaugural BattleGround Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament took place June 24-26, 2021, at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club.

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May 17, 2021
US legislation could erode business for offshore financial centers

The United States' House Financial Services Committee is hoping to have its Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act - that will require multinational corporations to disclose "country-by-country financial reporting” – ratified soon, hoping it would reveal “corporate abuse of tax havens”. If the act becomes law, it could lead to the further erosion of the kind of business international ...

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June 11, 2020
Uruguay Offshore Licence Awarded to Bahamas Petroleum Company

The Bahamas Petroleum Company, the oil and gas exploration company licenced to explore for oil in The Bahamas, is pleased to announce that it is the successful applicant for the award of an exploration licence offshore Uruguay by the Uruguayan national regulatory agency, ANCAP...

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March 16, 2020
Cruise ship still waiting offshore

A CRUISE ship carrying passengers infected with the novel coronavirus has been anchored 25 miles south west of Freeport since Saturday. The Minnis administration said the Fred Olsen Cruises ship, which sails under the Bahamas flag, will not be allow

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March 17, 2011
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort to Host March 23, 2011 Offshore Rib Rally

Nassau, The Bahamas

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The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is
welcoming locals and boat racing enthusiasts alike during the

March 23, 2011

Offshore Rib Rally 785.  The ideal location to enjoy this speed boat
racing spectacular, the resort is offering special discounted rates in tandem
with the event. Spectators taking advantage of the resort's prime
location will be able to view the boats in ...

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