As the world transitions into a post-pandemic COVID-19 phase, the Bahamas shipping industry and the Bahamas Maritime Authority (“BMA”) are resilient, […]
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COVID-19: THE BAHAMAS SHIP REGISTRY
July 2021 | By Laura Harris
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Public Procurement Act 2021: obtaining government contracts
June 2021 | By Al-Leecia Delancy
The government has been criticised both locally and internationally in relation to the transparency and procedure surrounding the procurement of […]
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Homeowners Protection Act – time to revisit
April 2021 | By Ramonne Gardiner
In 2017 The Bahamas enacted the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA). The legislation was touted as “groundbreaking” and was designed to […]
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Byers v Chen Ningning [2021]: case summary
March 2021 | By Scott Cruickshank and Jonathan Child
The Privy Council has recently handed down its decision in the case of Byers v Chen Ningning [2021] UKPC 4. […]
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Real Property Tax Forgiveness Programme 2021: overview
March 2021 | By Nateisha L. Anderson-Bain
On 1 March 2021 Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a Real Property Tax (RPT) Forgiveness Programme which will provide […]
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The Legal 500: Banking & Finance Country Comparative Guide (Bahamas)
March 2021 | By Dwayne Whylly
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in The Bahamas. This article was […]
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CESRA: economic substance reporting deadline extension
January 2021 | By Wendawn Miller-Frazer
The Commercial Entities Substance Requirements Act (CESRA) 2018 requires all legal entities registered in The Bahamas to comply with economic […]
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New legislation aims to promote proper use of environment
December 2020 | By Gabrielle Rahming
In December 2019 Parliament passed a package of environmental bills geared towards developing, reinforcing and strengthening the laws which promote […]
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COVID-19: force majeure and frustration of contracts
September 2020 | By Dwight Glinton
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted commercial activity on a global scale, challenging contracting parties’ ability to fulfil their legal obligations. […]
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Guide to purchasing property in The Bahamas
August 2020 | By Anwar Mitchell
Introduction A second home in The Bahamas has been a highly sought-after commodity for international buyers from time immemorial. The […]
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Tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposes
July 2020 | By Chelon Carr-Newbold and Renai Martin
Introduction This article considers the tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposes. […]
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International Comparative Legal Guide: Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 (Bahamas)
May 2020 | By Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou
Partner, Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou, contributed The Bahamas chapter to ICLG: Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 (14th edition). The guide provides practical cross-border insight into restructuring […]
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