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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times Advertising Department - Published on March 29, 2000

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Dupuch & Turnquest & Co.

Cable Bahamas

Bahamas Investment Authority - Light Industry

Hotel Corporation of The Bahamas

The Bahamas Maritime Authority

Dockendale Shipping Company Limited

Clipper Group

The Central Bank Of The Bahamas - Financial Services Board

The Islands Of The Bahamas

Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BaTelCo)

Bradford Grand Bahama

Motherwell Bridge Bhicam Limited

Lloyd Werft

The Grand Bahama Development Company

Hutchison Port Holdings Group

Bahamas Investment Authority - Investment Opportunity

Securities Commission of The Bahamas

The Central Bank of The Bahamas

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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times
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Table of Contents

The Bahamas: An established tourism and tax-free financial services center experiences a renaissance

Slated for an April opening, Bahamas Stock Exchange to be a leader in its class

New e-commerce center will make Freeport a global financial hub

The peaceful revolution of politics in The Bahamas

Financial Services Board promotes government-private sector collaboration in the financial services sector

BEC meets development demands and prepares for privatization

The Bahamas responds to OECD report on harmful tax competition

The Bahamas blend experience and new regulations to offer strong offshore financial services

New investments revive the tourism industry in The Bahamas

The Outer Islands: The future of a nation

The Hotels Encouragement Act provides a number of incentives for investors

The Family Islands Development Act

Islands for sale

Bahamasair gets new management team to improve service

Business as usual after Hurricane Floyd

The Bahamas emphasizes importance of environment with establishment of new ministry

Agricultural sector is ripe for growth

Agricultural Manufactories Act

Nassau is attractive location for shipping companies to locate headquarters

Maritime Authority grows ship registry to 3rd largest in the world

Ship registration fees

Grand Bahama Island: A destination reborn

Home ownership on the rise, with a focus on second homes

The renaissance of Grand Bahama Island: Asleeping beauty awakens

Hawksbill Creek Agreement helped begin Freeport

Bahama Rock Ltd. helping to develop the port area

Lloyd Werft invests $70 million in new ship-care facility

Economic impact analysis

Bradford Marine invests in mega-yacht and ship-repair facility in Freeport Harbour

Freeport Harbour tripling space and upgrading terminal

Freeport Container Port continues to expand to meet global business demands

FCP attracts Bhicam, among other companies

Freeport Power Co.: Committed to attracting investment by offering first-rate service

Multimillion-dollar hotel investments breathe new life into Grand Bahama

Focus on light manufacturing to diversify economic growth

Freeport International Airport to get a multimillion-dollar expansion and face-lift

Telecommunications corporation to be ready for privatization by year's end

Investment guidelines