US Private Wealth Group Service Launched The Global Private Banking Department of the Royal Bank of Canada recently introduced a new U.S. Private Wealth Group service, described by Prime Minister … Read More
Commencing E-Government In The Bahamas
The last decade of the twentieth century may well be described as the decade of the information highway. A globalised economy is triggering increased opportunities, particularly in the area of … Read More
Preparing Our Young People To Function In A Technology-Driven Economy
Today, there is growing need for trained individuals in economics, business and finance, information technology, the sciences, education and human resource development. All must be able to manipulate, use and … Read More
Bahamas Finance Minister Presents Balanced Budget For Second Consecutive Year
Sir William Allen Minister of Finance *”It is once again a great source of pride and accomplishment that this government has been able to present a balanced budget which adequately … Read More
Bahamas Recorded Impressive 5% Growth Rate in 2000, With Positive Trend Continuing in 2001
A 3.5% growth rate is anticipated for the current year, down from 2000’s 5%, but definitely reflecting continued positive prospects. The Minister of Finance, Sir William Allen, made this projection … Read More
Developing a Vibrant E-Business Sector
Sir William Allen Bahamas Minister of Finance In his 2001/2002 Budget Communication to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, May 30, Minister of Finance Sir William Allen reported that a … Read More
UK/European Briefings
BFSB Business Plan 2001 called for an outreach to industry stakeholders and gatekeepers as it developed strategies, capturing the collective intelligence of all stakeholders and interested persons to formulate a … Read More
Graduate Resume Posting
The Recruitment Feature of BFSB’s www site has a new component. The section now allows returning university graduates to post resumes directly on to the site, providing details on their … Read More
Careers Guide
One of the key factors affecting the success of The Bahamas as a leading financial services center, along with the high calibre of the local work force, is the ready … Read More
Bahamas Government Committed To Maintaining and Expanding Its Training Initiatives
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham has indicated that the Government is committed to its training initiatives so as to ensure a qualified and competent labour pool, from … Read More