BTVI Recognizes Distinguished Alum

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held its second annual RBC Race for the Kids Runway to 5K Awards, recognizing 10 outstanding alumni.

The hybrid event - powered by RBC Royal Bank - recognized BTVI alumni who have reached significant professional achievements and made impactful contributions in their various trade areas, thus bringing great distinction to the insti...

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Broker Backs Appeals Body

Plans to install a Customs Appeals tribunal, which could independently review duty decisions made by officers, were welcomed yesterday as likely to having a significant impact on those in the import/export business.

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Rules of Origin Workshop

Wednesday 15th April 2015

Learn when Imported/Exported products receive most-favoured-nation (MFN) or preferential treatment under International Trade Agreements signed by The Bahamas

When: Tuesday 14th April 2015

Where: Nassau Sessions : SuperClubs Breezes

Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Session with Traders Importers/Exporters/Manufacturers

Wednesday 15th April 2015

9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 pm

Customs Brokers...

Rules of Origin Workshop

Tuesday 14th April 2015

Learn when Imported/Exported products receive most-favoured-nation (MFN) or preferential treatment under International Trade Agreements signed by The Bahamas

When: Tuesday 14th April 2015

Where: Nassau Sessions : SuperClubs Breezes

Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Session with Traders Importers/Exporters/Manufacturers

Wednesday 15th April 2015

9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 pm

Customs Brokers...

Royal Caribbean donates 5,000 turkeys to National Food Task Force

Royal Caribbean Group donated 5,000 turkeys to the National Food Distribution Task Force dressed with a message wishing every recipient happy and healthy holidays.

“We are so grateful for this generous donation by Royal Caribbean,” said task force Chair Susan Larson. “These are challenging times and we want to touch as many homes as we can so donations like this make it possible for us t...

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Ash fined $7,000 after curfew breach

A businessman, who accused two Cabinet ministers in the former Progressive Liberal Party administration of corruption, was on Monday fined $7,000 for breaching a curfew imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and operating a non-essential business.

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Customs modernization to continue despite the challenges

The ongoing implementation of Click2Clear, the new Customs online portal, is requiring cultural change within the Department of Customs and the import industry that is being stubbornly resisted by some. Leadership with the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Customs say they will not tolerate any efforts to undermine the implementation of the new system by those who want to return to the pas...

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Ministry of Finance-Click2Clear Project Update

On August 28, 2019 Mr. Marlon Johnson, Acting Financial Secretary gave a brief update on the progress of The Bahamas Single Electronic Window, now branded The Bahamas Customs Click2Clear initiative...

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Bahamas Customs Department Launches New Education Campaign for its New Portal Online

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest launched The Bahamas Customs and Excise Department’s public education campaign for the Customs Modernization Initiative, and the User Registration Drive for Click2Clear, the new Customs Online Portal, which represents the future of Customs...

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5 Star Brokers Transitioning Well with Vat Changes

For scores of local businesses, importing products, equipment, and supplies from abroad, can be a daunting and often expensive task...

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