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BISX lists ten more funds

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has listed a further ten investment funds, including some with sub-funds, after they fulfilled all its regulatory requirements.

Bahamas crypto exchange to ‘prove’ financially sound

A SECOND Bahamas-based crypto currency exchange yesterday pledged to publicly disclose “proof” of its financial soundness and reserves in a bid to reassure jittery investors following the implosion of rival FTX.

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US Coast Guard seeks partnerships to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

THE United States Coast Guard is eyeing partnerships in the region with a view to tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which poses as a major threat to the global fishing industry.

IAN FERGUSON: Don’t paper over these workplace advantages

Technology has so seamlessly replaced paper processes that it is difficult to remember how things used to be done. In nearly all cases, the evolution from paper-based items to their electronic counterparts is profoundly more efficient.

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SAFE & SECURE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Almost two years later and there is seemingly no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic; the fifth such declared event since 1918. This particular one, though, harnesses the power of the Internet to drive its messaging. The media impact, notwithstanding the global spread, has been immediate and consistent. Perhaps the coverage has done more damage than the actual virus, but that is another story.

Securing the future by proper regulation

The need for a well-regulated private security industry seems to be self-evident. Yet the fact that the Bahamas is one of the leading Caribbean countries without a regulatory system in place for private security firms is distressing to say the least.

Bahamas cloud provider in Latin American expansion

A Bahamas-based cloud services provider yesterday said its planned Latin American expansion is just two years away.

Bahamian adviser lists fund on bisx

A Bahamian investment adviser has listed its first international investment fund on the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX).BISX yesterday announced that is pleased to announce that Class A shares in the Leno International Income Fund, p

BISX adds seven more fund listings

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday said it has added seven new listings to its investment funds roster.

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WORLD VIEW: The war on Ukraine is now a global war

THE people of Ukraine are the principal victims of the unjustified and unprovoked war, launched against them by Russia on February 24, 2022. But in the year since then, it has become clear that other victims - on a different scale - have been all the nations of the world, particularly the small, poor and powerless.

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Agreement reached with air traffic controllers

AFTER a weekend in which protest efforts by members of the Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union forced several flight delays and at least two cancellations, the group has come to an agreement with aviation officials that would maintain current security measures at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.

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Developer: 'Useless' BISX needs new life

A prominent developer and real estate financier yesterday called for the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) to be “overhauled”, arguing: “It needs new life”.David Kosoy, pictured, Sterling Global Financial’s chairman, who was a panellis

Bahamas 'must address' beneficial owner access

The deputy prime minister has reiterated that The Bahamas “must address” access to beneficial ownership information for all corporate entities domiciled in this jurisdiction. KP Turnquest said the Government was looking to the Register of Beneficial

Bahamas must ‘levitate’ above digital evolution

The Bahamas “needs levitation devices” to rise above the rapidly-evolving digital assets space so that regulation lands wherever the “ground shifts”, a prominent banker is arguing.

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WORLD VIEW: Thirsty future? Urgent action for Caribbean and Latin America

IN the face of escalating global environmental challenges, water scarcity and water stress have emerged as critical issues that threaten the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people.

Bahamas and Caribbean CEOs fear tax increases

Some 75 percent of corporate leaders in The Bahamas and Caribbean fear their plans will be impacted by new and/or increased taxes to help pay for elevated debt levels sparked by COVID-19.

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WORLD VIEW – Fortifying international law: safeguarding global stability

IN today’s complex global landscape, peace and prosperity face significant threats due to a blatant disregard for international law and the meticulously constructed human rights framework established since the aftermath of World War II. This disregard poses a grave threat to the stability of nations worldwide.

UK and international aid

The UK should give enough notice to aid-reliant countries.

Union demands clarity over BTC ownership

The trade union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday said it will resist industrial agreement changes if the company’s sale has not been fully approved.

Atlantis, PI to host jet ski championship

Atlantis will serve as the host hotel for a three-day championship event this November that marks the climax of an international jet ski race series.Paradise Island will be the venue for the P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship, set for November 8-10,