Bahamas delisted from FATF grey list
The Bahamas has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list of nations…
MOFSTII Report Remarks- Min. Elsworth Johnson
On Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson delivered a live report to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the work of the Ministry of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration.
Department of Immigration launching three major initiatives in the coming weeks
The Ministry of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration is launching a number of Immigration-related improvements as the Ministry works to realize the government’s agenda for improving the ease of doing business and accelerating the digital transformation of government service
Improved trade between the Bahamas and UK to come as economic partnership agreement talks begin
Nassau, The Bahamas, July 29th, 2020— On Monday 27 July, the Government of The Bahamas and the British High Commission Nassau met to discuss increasing trade between the UK and The Bahamas, primarily through the domestic ratification of the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), signed in London in 2019.
Johnson: Trade could become third pillar of economy
Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told an internet-based conference that the government is hoping to significantly reduce graft by eliminating cash payments for work, residency and other permit types.
Despite cuts promotions and new hires planned for Immigration Department
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding a nearly $5 million reduction for wages and salaries in the Department of Immigration’s budget, Minister of Immigration Elsworth Johnson said the department plans to acquire between 60 and 100 additional immigration officers in the upcoming fiscal per
Immigration Detention Plans
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Govt Not Hostage To WTO Target dates
Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told an internet-based conference that the government is hoping to significantly reduce graft by eliminating cash payments for work, residency and other permit types.
Detention Centre On Inagua Still Govt Plan
Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told an internet-based conference that the government is hoping to significantly reduce graft by eliminating cash payments for work, residency and other permit types.
Budget Communication by Minister Elsworth Johnson
Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told an internet-based conference that the government is hoping to significantly reduce graft by eliminating cash payments for work, residency and other permit types.
Immigration promotions in the works
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2020/2021 Budget Debate Immigration promotions
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Ministry of Financial Services Remains ‘Open for Business’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFrom: Bahamas Information ServicesMay 22, 2020 Ministry of Financial Services Remains ‘Open for Business’ By Betty Vedrine NASSAU, The Bahamas — Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the
Immigration: Minister Addresses 350 Bahamian financial services industry executives
Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told an internet-based conference that the government is hoping to significantly reduce graft by eliminating cash payments for work, residency and other permit types.
Govt. making significant progress on tax residency legislation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Substantive progress is being made on the tax residency certificate legislation, according to Elsworth Johnson, Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigratio
More Than 350 Set To Attend Financial Services Briefing
More than 350 financial services executives had confirmed they will attend tomorrow’s government briefing that will be led by remarks from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. The virtual symposium is being staged by the Ministry of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, and will begin at 10a
RUSSIAN NON-RESIDENT AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON MINISTER SYMONETTE
NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS)– His Excellency Andrei A. Guskov (right), Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of the Russian Federation to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Ministry. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.) Source: Bahamaschronicl
US Department of State Officials Pay Courtesy Call on Minister Symonette
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Officials from the US Department of State paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the Hon. Brent Symonette (second left), on August 23, 2018. Source: ENew
Bahamas Red Cross Executives Pay Courtesy call on Minister Symonette
The President and Executives of the Bahamas Red Cross Society paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette on Monday morning at the Ministry. Source: BahamasLocal.
US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Paid a Courtesy Call on Minister Symonette
US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Ms. Stephanie Bowers paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Ministry. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) Source: BahamasLocal.
Ambassador of Austria pays courtesy call on Minister Brent Symonette
Nassau, The Bahamas – Ambassador of Austria to The Bahamas, His Excellency Wolfgang Walder (right) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Investment and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette at the Ministry’s offices, November 16, 2017.
Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel to Belize and The Bahamas Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Symonette
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel to Belize and The Bahamas, Mr. Alon Lavi paid a Courtesy Call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry, and Immigration, the Hon. Brent Symonette at the Ministry on Monday, 16th October, 2017. (BIS Photo/ Kristaan Ingraham) Source: Bahamas.Gov.
Ambassador of Italy pays courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services & Immigration
NASSAU, The Bahamas — H.E Armando Varricchio, Ambassador-designate of Italy paid a Courtesy Call on the Minister of Financial Services & Immigration, the Hon. Brent Symonette at The Ministry of Financial Services & Immigration on Monday, 16th October, 2017. (BIS Photo/Kristaan Ingraham) Source: TheBahamasWeekly.
Remarks by Minister of Financial Services at 2017 Nassau Conference
Ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant good morning. It gives me great pleasure to extend greetings to mark the opening of the Nassau Conference. My Ministry recognizes the significant impact The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies has on the financial services industry.
Ernst & Young Executives pay courtesy call on Minister Symonette
Ernst & Young executives paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette at the Ministry on September 1, 2017.
Members of the Guyana-Bahamas Association paid courtesy call on The Hon. Brent Symonette
Members of the Guyana-Bahamas Association paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette, August 23, 2017, at the Ministry’s offices. Source: BahamasLocal.
BTHA representative meet with Minister
Representatives from the Bahamas Tourism and Hotel Association (BTHA) meet with the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry, and Immigration. Source: NassauGuardian.
Courtesy Calls on Minister Symonette with STEP Bahamas Team
NASSAU, The Bahamas — The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette, July 21, 2017 at the Ministry’s offices. Source: Bahamas.Gov.
Chinese Ambassador visits FS Minister
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Huang Qinguo paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration Brent Symonette at the Ministry’s offices, July 13, 2017. Source:TheBahamasInves
Courtesy Calls on the Minister of Financial Services Aliv CEO Damian Blackburn
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Members of Aliv executive team paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the Hon. Brent Symonette and senior members of the Ministry at its offices, recently. Source: Bahamas.Gov.
AIBT holds AGM
The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT) held its Annual General Meeting June 22, 2017 during which co-chairman Bruno Roberts recapped a busy and productive year for the industry association. Source: TheBahamasInvestor.
Bahamas Insurance Association Calls on Minister of Financial Services
The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) recently called on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, The Hon. Brent Symonette. Having recently held its AGM, the new executive team of the BIA, led by chairman, Emmanuel O. Komolafe, sought to meet the new Minister and introduce the BIA and its objectives. Source: BahamasLocal.
Bahamas Institute of Financial Services pays courtesy call on Minister Brent Symonette
The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Brent Symonette on Thursday, May 25, at the Ministry. Source: BahamasLocal.
Deltec Bank & Trust Ltd. courtesy call
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Deltec Bank & Trust Ltd. executives paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette, May 25, 2017. Source: Bahamas.Gov.
Haitian Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Symonette
Haitian Ambassador to The Bahamas His Excellency Jean Victor Geneus, left, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Brent Symonette at the Ministry’s offices on June 29, 2017. Source: DiveExuma.
Bahamas Cabinet Ministers Sworn In (2017)
NASSAU, Bahamas — Fourteen men and one woman took the oath of office on Monday during a ceremony at Government House in The Bahamas, bringing an end to speculation over who would make up the new Cabinet. Source: TheCarribeanRadio.comDate: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Full Article: https://www.thecaribbeanradi
New Cabinet Sworn In (2017)
Free National Movement Members of Parliament forming the new government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House May 15, 2017. Source: TheBahamasInvestor.comDate: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Full Article: http://www.thebahamasinvestor.