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April 05, 2024
Government and GBPA urged to convene and chart best path forward for Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has urged the government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to convene and chart the best path forward for Grand Bahama, emphasizing, "You don't need to reinvent the wheel." James Carey told Eyewitness News that there was too much "vagueness" surrounding discussions [...]
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
January 29, 2024
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Yacht charters to The Bahamas have experienced a 40-percent decline year-over-year, a US yacht charter operator has estimated, arguing that the 10 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) imposed on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is crippling their operations. "Yachts bring visitors to all the islands around the Bahamas where tourism is not readily accessible [...]
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
December 08, 2023
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) is urging the government to address the impact of its Value Added Tax (VAT) policy on the yacht charter industry, arguing that based on its research, the tax on yacht charters is driving away a large percentage of international yacht business to other more affordable destinations. [...]
September 26, 2023
Island countries and COP28 Presidency Chart Course for COP28
At the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Samoa and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, and COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, co-hosted the 39-country Alliance to discuss priority outcomes for small island developing countries (SIDS) at COP28 later this year in Dubai.
Private airline to expand charters to Bahamas
April 26, 2023
Private airline to expand charters to Bahamas
Tradewind Aviation has purchased 20 new PC-12 NGX airplanes and has its sights set on The Bahamas to expand its private aviation operation.
Financial Services Minister Speaks at a Luncheon Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
July 23, 2019
Financial Services Minister Speaks at a Luncheon Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Investment and Immigration, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson delivered remarks during a luncheon hosted by the Charted Institute of Arbitrators. The event was held at Luciano’s Restaurant, Thursday, July 18, 2019. The Minister was invited to the luncheon to state the country’s position on arbitration as the Government moves to create an arbitration centre on Gr...
Charter for a green school
September 07, 2016
Charter for a green school
As we continue to move towards a more sustainable Bahamas it is increasingly important for us to engage the youngest members of our population by establishing "green schools".
August 29, 2016
Nov. 10th, 2016 designated University of The Bahamas Charter Day
The College of The Bahamas will officially transition into the University of The Bahamas on November 10th, 2016, in fulfilment of a vision for higher education and national development expressed more than four decades ago.
October 01, 2015
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.
July 18, 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) at its 63rd Board of Directors Meeting in St John?s Antigua on June 20, 2012 formally endorsed the adoption of international standards by its member institutes as they work to ensure harmonisation of standards being implemented regionally.
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