by cwalker | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Government wants to broaden economic growth on the Family Islands The Bahamas is moving at full steam to create a cascarilla-based industry on Acklins, according to Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Carlton Bowleg. The...
by cwalker | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nation seeks to make inroads into the fast-growing digital economy Legislation to regulate the financial technology (Fintech) and cryptocurrency space is being redrafted and will be released for a second consultation round before year-end, it was revealed yesterday....
by cwalker | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
80 percent of fisheries infrastructure in Abaco and Grand Bahama has been significantly damaged The Bahamas’ lobster and fisheries industry – a sector worth $75m – has been severely set back by Hurricane Dorian, and United Nations assessors say it could...
by cwalker | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Youth from the private and public sectors discussed, together with WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo, how they believe the trading system needs to adapt to fulfil their hopes and expectations for the future. It is the first time the Public Forum has dedicated a...
by cwalker | Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Non-tariff measures are at the centre of global trade talks Current trade and technological conflicts between the world’s largest economies are reviving trade protectionism. At the same time, non-tariff measures (NTMs) and trade-affecting regulations, have risen in...
by cwalker | Oct 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
FITCE presented a unique opportunity to engage high level leaders The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) led a group of business persons to the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE) from October 8th – 11th in Fort...
