Archive for July, 2013

Changing or Revoking a Will in the Bahamas

July 29, 2013

July 2013 – ISSUE 13  It is not only important for you to make a Will, but it is equally important to keep your Will up to date. You made your Will, time has passed and you have acquired additional assets, you want to change the executor, trustee or a beneficiary named in your Will […]

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Immigration – Entry Requirements for Business & Client Meetings

July 22, 2013

July 2013 – ISSUE 12 In the Bahamas, the Ministry of Financial Services is Working Together with The Department of Immigration to Ensure Efficient Entry into The Bahamas for Business and Client Meetings. The Ministry of Financial Services and the Department of Immigration are committed to maintaining The Bahamas as a world class international financial […]

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The Tribune: ‘Up’ the short-term work visa policy…

July 18, 2013

Branville McCartney of Halsbury Chambers and leader of The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) yesterday urged the Government to “up” its new short-term work visa policy to greater than two weeks, while commending it for “progressive” reform. While backing the Christie administration’s move to abolish the requirement that foreign workers obtain a short-term work visa, provided […]

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The Tribune: Branville McCartney speaks on the economy and local business envirnoment

July 18, 2013

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday said today’s economy would prevent him from entering business in the manner he did 20 years ago, describing the Budget as lacking vision and providing “no light at the end of the tunnel”.  Read the original article here

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Constitutional Commission Recommendations

July 17, 2013

Click here to view the Constitution Commission Report In August 2012, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas appointed a Commission with the following broad mandate: “To conduct a comprehensive review of the Constitution of The Bahamas, and to recommend changes to the Constitution in advance of the 40th anniversary of Independence next year. These changes […]

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