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LIVING & INVESTING IN THE BAHAMAS | BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The Bahamas economy reached new peaks in the late 1990s after the election of an investor-friendly, business-oriented government and its expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars on new infrastructure. The Free National Movement (FNM) Government's sale of state assets fostered the development of upscale resorts that are the envy of the Caribbean region.

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Attracting tourism dollars
Thanks to attractive business incentives and its tax-neutral platform, The Bahamas has attracted considerable international investment in its tourism industry over the last 10 years, helping to make the nation the leading destination in the Caribbean ... continue


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A new world order
When Perry Christie became Prime Minister of The Bahamas following his Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) landslide election victory in May 2002, he did two things to boost the country's important financial services sector. He created a Ministry of ... continue


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Blue Chip - BFSB
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is at the heart of the industry in The Bahamas, uniting a large body of professionals with the common goal of promoting and developing the financial sector and ensuring The Bahamas' reputation as a premier ... continue


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Investing in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is a highly attractive investment destination for businesses and high-net worth individuals who want to manage their wealth in a well-regulated environment. There are a number of compelling reasons for business to move offshore, says Brian ... continue


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Blue Chip - E-commerce
Minister of State for Finance James Smith is upbeat about The Bahamas' potential as a centre for e-commerce once key legislation and a strong infrastructure are in place. "The Bahamas has to see e-commerce as a very important sector for future development ... continue


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Blue chip - A new era
Private and public sectors are working together like never before to continually mould a blue chip financial centre. When MP Allyson Maynard Gibson was appointed head of the new Ministry of Financial Services and Investments, she arrived at her post armed ... continue


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Investing for sea, sand, sun
When people think of reasons to invest in The Bahamas, they might want to add sun, sea and sand to the list. "We call it following your money. The Bahamas provides a destination, we believe, not only for financial management, but for lifestyle, and we ... continue


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Estate names
Many of the estates in and around Nassau have interesting names - some pretty obscure, others easily traceable. "The lay of the land often dictates the name of a property," says realtor George Damianos. "Many of the names are obvious." The Hermitage on ... continue









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