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November 3, 2025The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) has issued a request for proposals to find qualified... -
October 23, 2025CLX Logistics Bahamas and DHL Express Bahamas have created a partnership designed to provide last-mile service... -
October 15, 2025The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and Canada-based manufacturing company Ontario Inc. signed a memorandum... -
October 1, 2025NAD said the development of the airport hotel is part of a larger landside development master... -
September 17, 2025More than 20 Bahamian enterprises were present and engaged in networking and exploratory discussions at this... -
September 4, 2025The BCCEC is set to lead a 30-member delegation to Algeria for the Intra-African Trade Fair... -
August 20, 2025The government signed a $30m loan agreement with the IDB to strengthen SMEs operating in the... -
August 13, 2025The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have signed a... -
July 31, 2025Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Caribbean Investment Forum, Sinanan challenged regional stakeholders to act... -
July 21, 2025Voyij.com has partnered with the BCCEC and NAGB to debut the Bahamian edition of its acclaimed... -
July 16, 2025Prime Minister Davis gives an address at the opening ceremony of CANTO -
June 20, 2025The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on Draft... -
June 13, 2025CARIFORUM businesses can export their products without the imposition of duties and quantities (i.e. quotas) to... -
June 3, 2025National carrier Bahamasair and Emirates airline have signed an historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) for an... -
June 3, 2025The Government of the Dominican Republic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will co-host the 5th... -
June 2, 2025The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on Draft...
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May 12, 2025Air Canada has demonstrated its commitment to expanding its service to The Bahamas with these newly... -
May 2, 2025BCCEC delegation to India in mid-April was able to help Bahamian firms sign 15 agreements for... -
April 23, 2025Tropical Shipping and other shipping companies have been spared from $1 million tariffs that threatened to... -
April 10, 2025This will greatly impact most countries in The Caribbean, especially The Bahamas, which imports the vast... -
April 3, 2025We will engage with our U.S. counterparts and work collectively with our CARICOM partners in response... -
March 10, 2025The Bahamas-Canada Innovation Trade Mission, held in Nassau from February 26th to 28th, 2025, served as... -
February 3, 2025The regional Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Unit is conducting a week-long capacity building programme for... -
February 3, 2025The BCCEC has been working to identify other possible import markets -
January 22, 2025A new programme aimed at empowering students across The Bahamas is set to address critical issues... -
January 17, 2025The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) will take on another project similar to the Queen’s... -
December 11, 2024The BCCEC continues to strategize ahead of the possible tariffs as suggested by the Trump administration -
September 26, 2024The World Economic Forum (2023) reports that the trade finance gap is now $1.7 trillion globally,... -
September 19, 2024ITC’s Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton co-chaired the UNSDG Our Common Agenda Working Group, which in 2023... -
September 4, 2024News of the passing of Sir Shridath last week continues to reverberate through the highest echelons... -
August 21, 2024The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) is proud to be the National Coordinating Authority for the Joint... -
July 30, 2024International trade remains the pathway for economic growth, development, and a source of economic stability. -
July 25, 2024The bills will improve copyright protections in The Bahamas, strengthen legislation to protect trademarks, and allow... -
July 24, 2024The open season for crawfish runs from August 1 - March 31. -
July 17, 2024We are excited to welcome Mechelle McDonald, the dynamic entrepreneur behind AmberL, to a Bahamas Trade... -
June 24, 2024Afreximbank’s 31st Annual Meeting and the third AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum took place 12 –... -
June 19, 2024The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on the... -
June 10, 2024The government hopes to lower the cost of goods in the country by streamlining and diversifying... -
June 5, 2024The small size, insularity and exposure to climate change of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) make... -
May 30, 2024The Specialty Food Association proudly welcomes thousands of food producers and tens of thousands of attendees... -
May 28, 2024The Bahamas Trade Commission is bullish after a fact-finding mission to Brazil this month -
May 13, 2024The Bahamas as the current Chair of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) hosted the CARIFORUM-European Union Economic... -
May 8, 2024Ginger Moxey, keynote speaker at the 2024 Freeport Business Expo, said the Government is keenly focused... -
April 17, 2024The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) led 15 companies to The Bahamas to engage in... -
April 11, 2024The Central Bank of The Bahamas is introducing further reforms, which relax the Exchange Control Administration. -
April 2, 2024The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced that the Agri-Business Expo will return to the... -
March 20, 2024The Bahamas Development Bank’s (BDBs) $30m loan facility is projected to benefit more than 100 Family... -
March 14, 2024The UK and The Bahamas have improved their cross-border trade of late, thanks to interventions by... -
March 13, 2024The Tourism Development Corporation yesterday opened its incubation center downtown. -
March 6, 2024The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on the...
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March 4, 2024Members of the World Trade Organization have agreed to extend a moratorium on tariffs on electronic... -
February 28, 2024Caribbean Export extends an invitation to CARIFORUM-based food producers to apply for a chance to exhibit... -
February 20, 2024Hailing from Harbour Island in the Bahamas – known as a “pin drop'' of a place... -
February 14, 2024The Bahamas faces “a tremendous opportunity” if it can start making inroads into a trade deficit... -
February 13, 2024Please see the following Draft Bahamas National Standard (DBNS) for the public's review and comments
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February 7, 2024The International Trade Centre’s SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation today announced the amplification of their... -
January 30, 2024A private sector-led regional ferry service, set to be launched at the end of 2024, could... -
January 12, 2024Answer a few questions that will help us understand the perception and views of Bahamians towards... -
January 3, 2024The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation will continue to focus on building the export... -
December 4, 2023Grant aims to address food security and supply chain issues -
November 29, 2023On December 6th - 8th & 11th -12th, 2023 the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) will... -
November 15, 2023The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) successfully hosted its annual trade expo on... -
September 21, 2023The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) and Royal Caribbean are launching a multi-island pitch competition -
September 13, 2023Services trade, especially when digitally delivered, holds vast potential for developing countries -
August 23, 2023The Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 to take place in The Bahamas from October 23-25. -
August 17, 2023The price of spiny lobster on the global market has hit a low of $7 per... -
August 2, 2023A new grant agreement reconfirms the long-standing partnership between the International Trade Centre, a United Nations... -
July 12, 2023D’Vanya’s plans to export its products around the rest of the Bahamas and overseas after receiving... -
July 5, 2023The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on Draft...
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June 28, 2023The upcoming Batik/Tie Dye Production Workshop will be held July 3rd - 14th, 2023 from 6... -
June 20, 2023The conference is designed to bring together the various partners who operate across the goals associated... -
June 20, 2023With so much in common by way of challenges and opportunities through real partnership with The... -
June 15, 2023Over the period of June 5-15, 2023, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), is embarking... -
June 15, 2023On June 7th, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation and the Caribbean Council hosted... -
June 6, 2023The upcoming 2023 Bahamas National Quality Policy Re-engagement Forum, to be held Wednesday, 7th June at... -
May 22, 2023The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) is scheduled to take place from October 23-25, 2023 at the... -
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May 8, 2023The CARICOM Secretariat, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has designed and developed the Aspiring Youth... -
April 20, 2023The United Kingdom (UK) is a lucrative market for Bahamian spirit manufacturers to tap into, with... -
April 18, 2023Commission Deputy Chairman telling Our News local entrepreneurs can apply to have their luxury items displayed... -
April 5, 2023The Caribbean Council is delighted to announce that the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman... -
April 4, 2023Bahamian fishermen say that while crawfish/spiny lobster yields were strong this past season, prices have declined... -
March 13, 2023The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) is pleased to announce the return of... -
March 10, 2023The creative entrepreneurs initiative aims to provide Intellectual property protection, a digital marketplace for exports, and... -
February 17, 2023The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on Draft...
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February 17, 2023The purpose of this questionnaire is to determine the use of different types of intellectual property... -
February 17, 2023It is good to see movement to deepen the trade and investment partnership between Africa and... -
February 8, 2023An inaugural Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to the Bahamas will take place at the end of... -
February 2, 2023The Access Accelerator - Small Business Development Center (SBDC), invites you to sign up for the... -
January 23, 2023Faced with this trifecta of crises, Caribbean governments have evinced greater urgency to work closer with... -
January 11, 2023Bahamian-owned beverage brand Mega Malt is now being sold in Walmart stores across the US -
December 13, 2022Royal Caribbean International hosted students from three New Providence Island schools in The Bahamas as they explored the world’s newest wonder, Wonder of... -
December 6, 2022The primary objective of this assignment is to design and develop a website and associated Content... -
November 23, 2022Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the signing of a... -
November 16, 2022In a context of economic uncertainty exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and... -
October 14, 2022The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on Draft...
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October 5, 2022The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, officially launched the GoBonfire eProcurement Platform through which goods... -
September 30, 2022Caribbean food and drink will be on the menu once again as 14 regional businesses head... -
September 20, 2022Having long been in a class of its own in The Bahamas, Mandara Spa at Atlantis... -
September 15, 2022Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon Greater investment in the sector is needed The region’s institutions and governments must work... -
July 25, 2022The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in cooperation with the European Union and Headline Entertainment... -
July 18, 2022The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on a... -
June 15, 2022The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs (MOAMRFIA) has formed a partnership with... -
June 7, 2022Creative Caribbean aims to provide grants and improve the economic conditions of creatives to stimulate sustainable... -
May 26, 2022The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on 'Rum... -
May 24, 2022The UNESCO Programme Transcultura will aim at strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of young professionals from the cultural... -
May 18, 2022Follow the Bahamas Trade Information Portal on its new social media platforms. -
May 12, 2022The Bahamas is experiencing a tourism-led rebound. The economy expanded by almost 14 percent in 2021,... -
May 5, 2022The Food Producer Network aims to strengthen food security and the food economy in the Bahamas by... -
May 4, 2022Preliminary indications are that the domestic economy’s growth momentum was maintained during the month of March. -
April 28, 2022While giving the opening remarks at Crypto Bahamas, a cryptocurrency conference hosted by FTX and Salt... -
April 21, 2022The Ministry of Finance is pleased to release its second monthly fiscal report on Government’s operations... -
April 13, 2022Caribbean Export will be supporting the development of the Services Sector in CARIFORUM States. They are... -
April 6, 2022Caribbean Export led a team to engage with various stakeholders in The Bahamas to learn more... -
March 30, 2022Over 30 stakeholders were recently trained during an Inception Workshop on Assessing Food Control Systems in... -
March 23, 2022The Global Supply Chains Forum brought together WTO members and representatives from shipping, trading, express delivery... -
March 16, 2022Minister Bowleg noted that the Be-Inspired Programme was a grant-based programme designed to empower young Bahamians... -
March 9, 2022The Bahamas Agriculture Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has made numerous international connections for educational opportunities during... -
March 3, 2022A mutual desire to enhance the educational experience and cross-cultural understanding of students and faculty undergirds... -
February 17, 2022On Tuesday, February 15th, 2022, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation, alongside the Ministry... -
February 9, 2022The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Country Representative Daniela Carrera Marquis said the group is looking at ways to... -
February 3, 2022The below publication presents data on the value and volume of trade between The Bahamas and... -
January 24, 2022The Bahamas Development Bank (“The Bank” or “BDB”) is beginning the year with a series of... -
January 20, 2022Fidelity Bank is bringing a more people-centered approach to banking in 2022, while embracing the global... -
January 12, 2022Delta is planning its return to Marsh Harbour, Abaco this summer after an almost three-year hiatus,... -
January 6, 2022Pamela Coke-Hamilton, the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and John Denton, the Secretary-General... -
December 8, 2021On November 24, 2021, Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the United Kingdom... -
December 3, 2021It is the intention of the Government to make centres of craft, souvenirs and creative products... -
November 24, 2021Virgin is expected to make two round-trip flights to The Bahamas per week. -
November 17, 2021In order for The Bahamas to emerge from the challenges faced, reforms must be put in... -
November 10, 2021The Authentically Bahamian Trade Fair, a collaborative effort with the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), will... -
Caribbean Export: On the ground listening and engaging with stakeholders - Government of The BahamasNovember 3, 2021Executive Director Deodat Maharaj met with the Minister of Economic Affairs and Leader of the Government... -
October 27, 2021The Direct Support Grants Programme (DSGP) was developed in response to the immediate need for firms... -
October 21, 2021In order to strengthen the economic and trade links and cooperation between China and The Bahamas,... -
October 19, 2021The Bahamas continues to be a safe harbor for global financial services, Minister of Economic Affairs... -
October 14, 2021International merchandise trade is booming. Exports of many countries are growing at double digit rates and... -
October 6, 2021Governor-General Sir Cornelius A Smith read the Speech from the Throne on Wednesday, October 6, 2021... -
September 28, 2021Assuming continued recovery in 2022, driven mainly by increased vaccinations and greater comfort with international travel,... -
December 15, 2020Members of the World Trade Organization’s Informal Working Group on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (WTO... -
December 3, 2020The Department of Statistics recently released the Foreign Trade Statistics Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter... -
November 27, 2020According to Maury, business from mid-sized to smaller vessels trickle into communities, as those often call... -
November 10, 2020As part of the Government’s $250 million five-year commitment for small business development, a minimum of... -
October 26, 2020The Ministry of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration has made the implementation of a... -
October 23, 2020On Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson delivered a live report to the people... -
October 22, 2020This report is the culmination of months of dedication and hard work from a dynamic group... -
September 30, 2020In a new era of international trade, the Absolutely Caribbean Virtual Expo provides a unique opportunity... -
September 23, 2020On 23 September 2020, at a formal meeting of the Special Session of the Committee on... -
September 9, 2020One year after Hurricane Dorian destroyed 90% of Bahamian Brewery on Grand Bahama, repairs and upgrades... -
September 4, 2020The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has branded Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. (NCPL) a “Safe Travels”... -
August 21, 2020The WTO Secretariat has published a new information note warning of possible increases to trade costs...
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August 13, 2020Accoring to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard the government plans to undertake an... -
August 12, 2020Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) together with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Competitive... -
August 11, 2020This 10 August 2020 Eyewitness News Bahamas interview with Bahamas Film & Television Commission General Manager... -
August 6, 2020When it comes to intellectual property, understanding the role it plays in developing your brand and... -
July 30, 2020The government met with the British High Commission in Nassau this week to discuss increasing trade... -
July 23, 2020Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) would like to invite CARIFORUM food and beverage manufacturers to... -
July 20, 2020Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) CEO Jeffrey N. Beckles and BCCEC Trade Services... -
July 8, 2020Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson along with executives... -
July 2, 2020The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to advise that Her Excellency Keva L. Bain, Ambassador... -
June 24, 2020The Economic Recovery Committee was appointed by the Government of The Bahamas in the wake of... -
June 17, 2020The Hon. Elsworth N. Johnson, Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, 2020/2021 Budget... -
June 16, 2020The Bahamas is hoping to position itself to benefit from global value chains, by building up... -
June 10, 2020The Miami Beach CFood Shack, which opens this Thursday, June 11, will offer conch, crab, lobster, calamari, mahi,... -
May 25, 2020Senior business representatives from around the world discussed the role of trade policy in tackling the...
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May 22, 2020Please be advised that the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) 2020 Trade Expo... -
May 15, 2020The Digital Transformation Committee of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) will host Business... -
May 8, 2020Given the global pandemic, the 127th Canton Fair will be launched online from June 15th -... -
April 28, 2020Blanco Chemicals is among the latest Bahamian manufacturers that are meeting the needs of the local... -
April 24, 2020The Sign Man is getting set to produce 5,000 face shields which are made out of... -
April 16, 2020John Watling’s was designated as an ‘Essential Service’ to facilitate the start-up, manufacture, bottling and distribution... -
April 9, 2020Download a Trade Quick Guide from the Shridath Ramphal Centre. -
April 8, 2020World trade is expected to fall by between 13% and 32% in 2020 as the COVID...
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March 31, 2020We are pleased to see that our recommendations are strongly considered and implemented, where possible. We... -
March 30, 2020Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in a live update on COVID-19 announced... -
March 25, 2020World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Roberto Azevêdo said cross-border trade and investment flows have a role... -
March 23, 2020National Address: Emergency Order Update by Prime Minister Minnis. -
March 12, 2020On Saturday June 27th from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and... -
March 4, 2020The health of the world economy can only be maintained by a concerted effort to increase... -
February 26, 2020The country’s delisting from the European Union’s (EU) grey list has brought a sigh of relief. -
February 19, 2020Bahamians can look forward to Sands Beer and its fellow beverages returning by “early summer”. -
February 13, 2020Brexit, the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union, has moved the Commonwealth head to... -
February 7, 2020Keva Bain has been appointed as Ambassador-designate of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Swiss... -
February 5, 2020Prior to their exit from the EU, the UK signed several post-Brexit trade deals with various countries... -
January 15, 2020Poop Deck was excited to have fresh produce on the menu The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science... -
December 19, 2019The Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) is designed to enhance the position of Greater... -
December 4, 2019On Wednesday 27th November 2019, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas became the latest country of the... -
November 26, 2019Pictured from L-R: Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, BCCEC Chair; Dr. Nicola Virgil-Rolle, CEO & Director of NIB; Rochelle... -
November 20, 2019Government wants to broaden economic growth on the Family Islands The Bahamas is moving at full steam... -
November 13, 2019Nation seeks to make inroads into the fast-growing digital economy Legislation to regulate the financial technology (Fintech)... -
November 6, 201980 percent of fisheries infrastructure in Abaco and Grand Bahama has been significantly damaged The Bahamas’ lobster... -
October 30, 2019https://youtu.be/rAyxBCEMYFg Youth from the private and public sectors discussed, together with WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo, how they... -
October 23, 2019Non-tariff measures are at the centre of global trade talks Current trade and technological conflicts between the... -
October 16, 2019FITCE presented a unique opportunity to engage high level leaders The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers... -
October 11, 2019$10 million is being allocated to help restart businesses on Grand Bahama and Abaco Small Business Development... -
![[caption id="attachment_87363" align="alignright" width="300"] Pictured, from left: Mr. Hubert Edwards, BCCEC Treasurer; Mr. Jeffrey Beckles, BCCEC CEO; Mrs. Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, BCCEC Chairperson; Prime Minister Minnis; Mr. Kenneth Hutton, President, Abaco Chamber of Commerce; Mrs. Nicole Campbell, Permanent Secretary, co-chair Disaster Relief and Recovery Committee; Mr. John Michael Clarke, co-chair Disaster Relief and Recovery Committee; and Captain Stephen Russell, Director, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). PHOTO: Yontalay Bowe[/caption] Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis emphasized the need to remove the red tape to ensure the rebuilding process on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama proceeds as quickly and efficiently as possible. Prime Minister Minnis was speaking at a meeting with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) on Thursday 19 September about rebuilding the islands affected by Hurricane Dorian. Chamber CEO Jeffrey Beckles assured the Prime Minister of the Chamber’s commitment to work with the Government to rebuild the devastated areas of Abaco and Grand Bahama. Kenneth Hutton, President of the Abaco Chamber of Commerce informed the Prime Minister that close to 200 Abaco businessowners attended a meeting on Wednesday 18 September to discuss the rebuilding effort. Mr. Hutton said the businessowners are committed and eager to return to the island to begin the rebuilding process. Source: Office of the Prime Minister](https://www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs/buy/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/BCCEC-and-PM-Hurricane-350x208.jpeg)
September 25, 2019Pictured, from left: Mr. Hubert Edwards, BCCEC Treasurer; Mr. Jeffrey Beckles, BCCEC CEO; Mrs. Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson,... -
September 18, 2019Company gets back to business only two weeks after Hurricane Grand Bahama-based Itelbpo has gotten 120 of... -
September 11, 2019Despite the very unfortunate loss of life and damage on the islands of Abaco and Grand... -
September 4, 2019Click2Clear (formerly the Bahamas Electronic Single Window) is a new initiative implemented by The Bahamas Government to facilitate... -
August 28, 2019Colin Murphy (center, sitting), Global Ports Holding’s head of business development for the Americas, signs the... -
August 21, 2019Growth is reassuring and indicative of an uptick in economic activity J.S. Johnson’s improved second quarter results... -
August 12, 2019BAIC manager would like Bahamian straw handbags to be offered worldwide Twenty-two Bahamian women created an array... -
August 9, 2019The bank has been nominated in four categories The Bahamas is among the jurisdictions where Butterfield has... -
July 31, 2019The Bahamas was one of the first markets targeted for Mastercard’s ‘Bank in the Box’ solution Mastercard... -
July 23, 2019Opening Remarks by the Hon. Elsworth N. Johnson, Jr., Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and... -
July 22, 2019Following two years of uninterrupted growth, goods exports from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have... -
June 28, 2019The BCCEC fulfilled one of its mandate by providing a platform for manufacturers Darron Pickstock, Chairman of... -
May 15, 2019Mutually beneficial business and investment opportunities are envisaged A District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce delegation, headed... -
May 7, 2019The report provides an independent assessment of the potential economic impacts of WTO membership The Government of... -
April 12, 2019Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry, and Immigration and Zhivargo Laing, The Bahamas’... -
April 9, 2019THE HON. BRENT SYMONETTE, MP MINISTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRADE & INDUSTRY, AND IMMIGRATION Fourth Meeting of the... -
March 21, 2019Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, right, unveils the plaque commemorating the opening of... -
March 12, 2019FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is a COC? A: This is a Certificate of Compliance and is issued...
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February 28, 2019COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 2018/19 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATEMENT Presented to the Honourable House of Assembly By The Hon. K. Peter Turnquest Deputy... -
February 27, 2019Pride of Nassau - This rendering of a revamped Prince George Wharf was shared in the... -
February 18, 2019Consultations to obtain private sector input regarding WTO membership The Government of The Bahamas wishes to advise... -
February 7, 2019Please be advised that The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) has appointed EAA Company...
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January 30, 2019The assortment of rums is being distributed by Park Street Imports John Watling’s Distillery has joined the... -
January 28, 2019OPENING REMARKS BY THE HON. BRENT SYMONETTE, MP MINISTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRADE & INDUSTRY AND IMMIGRATION Hon. Brent... -
January 25, 2019Trade can help to grow and diversify the Bahamian economy The Bahamas is moving toward greater participation... -
January 21, 2019Hotel to meet the needs of domestic and international travelers Today, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) issued... -
January 18, 2019Engineers look forward to the trade rules that accession will bring Engineers in The Bahamas are looking...
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January 9, 2019STATEMENT BY ZHIVARGO LAING CHIEF NEGOTIATOR ON THE OCCASION OF THE RELEASE OF THE BAHAMAS CURRENT... -
December 19, 2018As The Bahamas negotiates WTO accession, we have one aim: advance our nation’s interests. Our negotiations...
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December 12, 2018A young Bahamian entrepreneur is hoping his idea to host Nassau night markets will not only... -
November 23, 2018Topics of focus included human resource management, integrity, and competency management Experts from the World Customs Organization... -
November 15, 2018Negotiations will produce the best outcomes for The Bahamas Mr. Zhivargo Laing: The Bahamas' Chief World Trade...
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November 9, 2018The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has selected a Bahamian startup to participate in its upcoming Demand... -
October 29, 2018The poll surveyed over 900 Bahamian households A poll by research firm Public Domain has found that... -
October 23, 2018Majestic Tours received the 2018 Quality Assurance Award from Delta Vacations during the company’s annual travel... -
October 18, 2018The consultation was held to hear the concerns of farmers and fishers The one-day session was chaired... -
October 17, 2018Potter's Cay vendors are looking forward to the development Government is working on the release of a... -
October 3, 2018THE HON. BRENT SYMONETTE, MP MINISTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRADE & INDUSTRY, AND IMMIGRATION Third Meeting of... -
September 26, 2018LJM Maritime Academy has advanced technical capability Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Vice President Russell Benford had no idea... -
September 24, 2018Private sector collaborates with the government on WTO accession Government Negotiators at the 3rd Working Party Meeting... -
September 12, 2018STATEMENT By THE HON. BRENT SYMONETTE, M.P. MINISTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRADE & INDUSTRY, AND IMMIGRATION BAHAMAS DELEGATION TO...
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September 12, 2018STATEMENT BY ZHIVARGO LAING APPOINTED CHIEF NEGOTIATOR ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF...
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September 11, 2018Laing assures that he will work closely with merchants on WTO Mr. Zhivargo Laing: The Bahamas’ Chief... -
September 5, 2018Leasing land to private developers will be off-limits The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday revealed it is... -
August 29, 2018The library currently holds over 160 documents As part of its continued efforts to digitize key business... -
August 22, 2018Imports continue to expand faster than exports The Bahamas' annual trade deficit expanded by 19 percent to... -
August 15, 2018Early stages of improving the visitor experience are underway Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar told Guardian... -
August 8, 2018Pictured from left during the press conference are Phedra Rahming, permanent secretary; Minister Pintard and Alpheus... -
July 25, 2018The Portal will provide information on investment opportunities in the region The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean... -
July 6, 2018Draft competition legislation and policy were customized for the country In late 2017, the Ministry engaged the... -
July 4, 2018The Ministry of Agriculture hosted the Seminar Group Photo (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) A National Seminar on the World... -
May 29, 2018Bahamian delegation meets with Haitian President, Prime Minister, and Government Officials at the National Palace. The delegation... -
May 23, 2018The Conference focused on six markets in the Caribbean On May 7th, the Hon. Brent Symonette, Minister... -
May 14, 2018Consultations will take place at the Grand Bahama Chamber The Government of The Bahamas will commence its...
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May 2, 2018The event will educate Bahamian producers about the export process On Wednesday, May 30th, the Bahamas Chamber... -
April 24, 2018Trade unions are scheduled for a separate set of consultations The Ministry of Financial Services regrets that... -
April 18, 2018The rationale for WTO membership application in 2001 Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry,...
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April 11, 2018The meetings will be held from April 16th - May 3rd The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’...
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March 28, 2018This week the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) announced the launch of its new website under The... -
March 21, 2018The Bahamas to make fundamental changes to ensure delisting The Bahamas must undergo changes to its legal...
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March 14, 2018Chamber planned Trade Mission in partnership with the Bahamas Embassy Bahamas Delegation poses with President & CEO... -
March 7, 2018LPIA moves to expand non-aeronautical revenue Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has seen great interest in companies... -
February 28, 2018Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Turnquest brings remarks at the ‘State... -
February 20, 2018Superintendent of Customs Jasmine Hudson addresses attendees at a recent “Trading Across Borders” workshop The import and... -
February 14, 2018BCCEC will engage the business community on WTO accession Mr. Raymond Winder, Chairman of the Bahamas Trade... -
February 8, 2018Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar and President of the BHTA Carlton Russell... -
February 6, 2018BEO 2018 addressed the pros and cons of a rapidly digitizing world Royal Fidelity hosted its fourth... -
February 2, 2018The Prime Minister discussed the 2018 objectives of the government The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer's Confederation... -
January 31, 2018Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas gave an address... -
January 22, 2018The BCCEC fully supports the nation's accession process The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC)... -
January 10, 2018The festival promotes the wealth of talent in The Bahamas The Tru Tru Bahamian Festival is a... -
January 3, 2018Rates for the investment currency market will be reduced Last month the private sector hailed as a... -
December 20, 2017The Bahamas was able to reverse negative trade trends in 2017 A recent Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)... -
December 13, 2017Goombay Labs is on the road to success Small and medium-sized businesses face unique challenges on the... -
December 11, 2017ICAN facilitates air services negotiations and consultations The Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, attending negotiations... -
November 29, 2017Technology will enhance global trade and cross-border collaboration The Government of The Bahamas is committed to utilizing... -
November 22, 2017The Bahamas Government is engaged with the EU With the European Union (EU) expected to issue a... -
November 15, 2017The Bahamas Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sign agreement The government through the Ministry of... -
November 10, 2017Grand Bahama to become a world-renowned technology hub “A new day is on the horizon for Grand... -
November 1, 2017The Bahamas will eventually join the World Trade Organization The Bahamas will, eventually join the World Trade... -
October 25, 2017Youth Apiary Business Venture gets underway “I didn’t come here to offer any of you a job,... -
October 18, 2017The Abaco business community benefitted from a one-day seminar The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer’s Confederation,... -
October 11, 2017The LJM Maritime Academy will host a three-day international maritime conference under the theme “Connecting Education,... -
October 4, 2017One-day intensive conference scheduled for Friday, October 20th at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel in New... -
September 19, 2017A consortium of solar industry experts today reached agreement with Bahamas Technical and Vocational Training Institute... -
September 12, 2017Despite damage to several islands of The Bahamas, the country as a whole is back to... -
September 7, 2017The Lynden Pindling International Aiport will be closed Friday, September 8 and will only open again... -
August 23, 2017NAD is considering a solar power plant for LPIA The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is exploring... -
August 17, 2017A maritime attorney with a leading law firm says The Bahamas is only steps away from... -
August 10, 2017The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is currently planning a Trade Mission and... -
August 4, 2017Photo: The 3rd Installment of The Woman Behind The Business at The City Club of Washington!... -
July 27, 2017Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and... -
July 26, 2017Catching a ride just got easier with the Bahamian Uber The Bahamian Uber is growing driver by... -
July 25, 2017ADDRESSING GB CHAMBER – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, the Hon. Peter Turnquest was... -
July 24, 2017Vernice Walkine, Nassau Airport Development Company’s (NAD) President and Chief Executive Lynden Pindling International Airport's (LPIA) operator... -
July 21, 2017Healthy conversation – Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Brent Symonette, right, meets... -
July 20, 2017Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands The model for National Health Insurance (NHI) should not be a... -
July 19, 2017From left to right: H.E. Rhoda M. Jackson; Ms. Alarice Grant, Second Secretary; Ms. Valerie Bandeira... -
July 18, 2017The Government of The Bahamas will assist wherever possible to ensure that the opportunities that lay... -
July 17, 2017Travelers Reminded to Arrive Three Hours Ahead for U.S. Bound Flights In light of evaluated intelligence, the... -
July 14, 2017The government of The Bahamas will use smart technology to establish the archipelago as a smart... -
July 13, 2017In the event of another downgrade to The Bahamas’ credit rating, Central Bank Governor John Rolle... -
July 12, 2017CIBC's Caribbean corporate and investment banking chief is eyeing "a lot of opportunities" for growth in... -
July 11, 2017Last month, the Island Run Bahamas app officially launched in the Google Play and iOS stores. The interactive game... -
June 28, 2017REMARKS BY HON. BRENT SYMONETTE, M.P. MINISTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRADE & INDUSTRY AND IMMIGRATION “TRADE FACILITATION AND... -
June 21, 2017Mr. Speaker, It is my privilege to rise in this Honourable House to provide my contribution to... -
May 25, 2017The new government's policies were outlined by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling in the Speech from... -
May 24, 2017Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette (centre) met with... -
April 7, 2017NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie speaks,... -
April 5, 2017By Betty Vedrine Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas is set to... -
April 5, 2017The Bahamas Trade Portal Team, led by Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan, traveled to Grand... -
March 30, 2017The Ministry of Financial Services and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) signed... -
March 30, 2017Bahamian entrepreneurs seeking to target foreign markets were yesterday urged to register with the Bahamas Trade... -
March 20, 2017The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas hosted the United Nations Small Island Developing States... -
February 17, 2017The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Havana, The Republic of Cuba, celebrated the... -
February 17, 2017The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) celebrated its official launch ceremony at The Source...
