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Corruption and Economic Development
Corruption is a complex phenomenon. Its roots lie deep in bureaucratic and political institutions, and its effect on development varies with country conditions. But while costs may vary and systemic corruption may coexist with strong economic performance, experience suggests that corruption is bad for development.
Bribes are one of the main tools of corruption. They can be used by private parties to "buy" many things provided by central or local governments, or officials may seek bribes in supplying those things.
Government contracts - Bribes can influence the government's choice of firms to supply goods, services, and works, as well as the terms of their contracts. Firms may bribe to win a contract or to ensure that contractual breaches are tolerated.
Government benefits - Bribes can influence the allocation of government benefits, whether monetary benefits (such as subsidies to enterprises or individuals or access to pensions or unemployment insurance) or in-kind benefits (such as access to certain schools, medical care, or stakes in enterprises being privatized).
Lower taxes - Bribes can be used to reduce the amount of taxes or other fees collected by the government from private parties. Such bribes may be proposed by the tax collector or the taxpayer. In many countries the tax bill is negotiable.
Licenses - Bribes may be demanded or offered for the issuance of a license that conveys an exclusive right, such as a land development concession or the exploitation of a natural resource. Sometimes politicians and bureaucrats deliberately put in place policies that create control rights which they profit from by selling.
Time - Bribes may be offered to speed up the government's granting of permission to carry out legal activities, such as company registration or construction permits. Bribes can also be extorted by the threat of inaction or delay.
Legal outcomes - Bribes can change the outcome of the legal process as it applies to private parties, by inducing the government either to ignore illegal activities (such as drug dealing or pollution) or to favor one party over another in court cases or other legal proceedings. Read more >>
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Bahamas Prime Minister Tells of Plan to Develop Future Leaders for The Bahamas
At Ribbon Cutting, of Bahamas Consulate General Miami, Bahamian Prime Minister ask for help in identifying Bahamians abroad who could be developed as the top and the best in the country.
Prime Minister of The Bahamas The Honourable, Hubert Minnis receives regards from Alexis Snyder (Chief of Staff) representing U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. L-R Bahamas Deputy Consul General, Miami, Sandra Carey; Ms. Snyder and Prime Minister Minnis.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - June 22, 2018 – The Right Honourable, Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, at the recent official ribbon cutting of his country's foreign mission in South Florida, shared that his administration has a 10 year plan to identify Bahamians both home and abroad who could be developed as the future leaders of the country.
The Prime Minister was providing remarks at the ribbon cutting and official opening of the new location of The Bahamas Consulate General Office, Miami, Florida, which recently moved from its former long term location in the Ingraham building, to its new address at 100 N. Biscayne.
An impressive selection of the Bahamian diaspora of South Florida was in attendance at the event, and the Prime Minister - who shared that recently it was decided to start a system where they would look within the various government ministries to identify their needs - asked for help in identifying Bahamian students and other Bahamians who could be given jobs in those areas of need.
The Prime Minister said that persons identified from abroad and from the University of The Bahamas, to meet those needs would be automatically offered a one-year contract to work for the government in those areas identified by the administration. Following the one year, he said that Ivy League Colleges and other top Colleges will be identified to send these persons to, so that they could complete a Master's Degree or whatever is necessary and at the full expense of the Bahamas government.
He continued that on completion of the studies, the individuals would be expected to return to The Bahamas to assist in the building of the country. Such individuals, he said, will be placed in top positions in the various government sectors.
The Prime Minister said that at the end of the intended 10-year plan/goal, those who had participated would be identified as the best in The Bahamas and they would be at the top and the future leaders of The Bahamas. He told those in attendances that when they identified persons who might be considered for the program to "tell them that there is a job waiting for them in The Bahamas." He also made it clear that those taking part in the program would not be paid "peanuts" but would be paid a good salary.
The Bahamas Consulate Genera's Office was established in the South Florida area, many decades ago, and at its new location will continue its mission to those needing the services, including both non-Bahamians who might be seeking visas to visit the country as well as Bahamians that might need passport services.
Welcoming all to the new office was the Bahamas Consul General, Mrs. Linda Mackey. Also, as the Consulate comes under the portfolio of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Minister, Darren Henfield, provided brief remarks.
Those at the event included a diverse cross section of South Florida government officials, and representatives from major companies and organizations. Members of the Diplomatic Corps of South Florida, in attendance included the Deputy Consul Generals of Jamaica, Barbados and Germany as well as other foreign missions. Bahamian influencers in attendance included representations from the ecumenical body of South Florida clergymen and Bahamian businesspersons from all walks of life.
Frederica Wilson, United States Congresswoman of Bahamian descent, sent her regards to the Prime Minister and expressed thanks to the Bahamas for the contributions that its people have made to South Florida over the years, especially as the pioneers of the Coconut Grove, Miami area.
Alexis Snyder, Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Wilson, presented a gift to The Prime Minister on behalf of the congresswoman. She advised that the cufflinks presented were congressional cufflinks with a U.S. Seal and the signature of congresswoman Wilson, who said she wanted the Prime Minister to always wear them and note that the insignias were to remind him that he has a comrade in the U.S. who is a fighter and voice for the Bahamian diaspora in this country.
For more information on The Bahamas Consulate General Miami, call 305-373-6295
For more information on The Islands Of The Bahamas visit us at our webpage www.bahamas.com
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Bahamas Central Bank to Launch Pilot Digital Currency
By Ana Alexandre
The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to introduce a government-backed pilot digital currency, Jamaica Observer reported June 22.
Speaking at the Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference earlier this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas, K Peter Turnquest, made the announcement, saying that the development of a fully digital payment service is “the way forward for this era of governance.” Read more >>
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When “Numbers” Was The Most Dangerous Game For Negroes 1961
With the legalisation of the once underground gambling racket in the Bahamas, called ‘Numbers,’ it is easy to forget just how dangerous, and deadly a game it once was for Bahamians. Discrimination against negro gambling on religious grounds, while The Bahamas itself benefited economically from tourist gambling, was a purposeful historical bias, whose roots were almost certainly racial.
In fact, for negroes in America, in 1960-1961, the historical bias mirrored that of the Bahamas.
Negro lottery operators in the Bahamas were branded as criminals, subjected to raids and harassment, while the very same operations for tourist gambling were supported, often underwritten with government assistance, in the form of promotional advertising.
Problems arose as Bahamian Numbers operations grew larger, while their operators became wealthier. When they began to diversify, to invest their monies in various other businesses like hotels, the more focused the 1960-1961 Bahamas government became in shutting them down.
More raids were made.
More arrests were conducted. Read more >>
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Gender Equality: Celebrating Our Differences
Here is my clear and simple definition of gender equality. Gender equality means that males and females on planet earth have equal voice, vote, authority, decision-making power, opportunity, self-governance, and protection under the law. This is intrinsic equality. However, culture and tradition have sought to remove equality by imposing gender roles, limiting functions, and restricting opportunity for females, based on misconceptions about value and ability. This false teaching created the nesting place for the development of male supremacy, slavery, racism, xenophobia, misogyny, bigotry, child abuse, incest, intimate partner abuse, marital rape, totalitarianism, communism, patriarchy, and matriarchy, etc.
This is why the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was passed by the United Nations in 1948. It sought to restore the natural rights of human beings that were being trampled upon. The first three articles of the declaration states: “1) We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way. 2) Don’t Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences. 3) The Right to Life. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety.” Ironically, the last article of the declaration, Article 30 states: “No one can take away your human rights.” Isn’t this what some religious leaders and churches have been doing over the centuries—taking away human rights! Read more >>
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How to Buy Two Cays in The Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff
What’s better than your own private island? Two private islands.
And that’s precisely the offering of Bahamas real estate brokerage HG Christie, which has the listing on a pair of sun-soaked cays in the Berry Islands of The Bahamas, about 35 miles to the northwest of Nassau.
The $26 million listing includes both Frozen Cay and Alder Cay, which together combine for more than 85 acres of beach-filled real estate — including a natural bird sanctuary. Read more >>
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Bahamas prepares for UN CEDAW Convention
Social Services Minister, Lanisha Rolle.
“As we report on our country’s progress in the framework of our national strategic plan, I am pleased that The Bahamas is on a pathway to success in the area of social development,” Social Services and Urban Development Minister Lanisha Rolle noted at a recent luncheon. Read more >>
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Festival to celebrate the 'blended history' of Bradenton and the Bahamas
BRADENTON
Reflections of Manatee will host a unique three-day festival near Mineral Springs Park July 13-15 celebrating Bradenton's historic ties to Red Bays area of the Bahamas.
The Village of Red Bays is the only settlement on the west coast of Andros Island and the historic destination of escaped slaves who settled the area after a dangerous journey to freedom. That journey included more than two decades attempting to settle the Mineral Springs area of Bradenton before being forced to flee for their lives.
Daphney Towns, president of Oaktree Community Outreach, began organizing the Back to Angola Festival as she began to learn about the discoveries being made to prove the existence of "New Angola" at Mineral Springs. Those efforts have led to the Bradenton park being nominated to become part of the National Parks Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Read more >>
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Bahamas Culinary Team Wins Three Golds at Taste of the Caribbean 2018
Miami, Florida: The Bahamas National Culinary Team sizzled at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean held in Miami, Florida June 22-26, walking away with three gold medals including Chef of the Year, Junior Chef of the Year and Team of the Year.
The Taste of the Caribbean is the premier culinary showdown between Caribbean to determine which country has the best Caribbean cuisine.
The competition had 15 countries participating this year including Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks and Caicos.
The Bahamas also won a bronze medal in the seafood competition, a silver medal in the beef competition, and a silver in the Pastry Chef of The Year competition.
On the team this year are chefs Kevyn Pratt, Tamar Rahming, Jeaneka Russell, Derrick Blackmon, Carvison Pratt, Hazen Rolle, Celeste Smith, Jamal Small, Deneisha Knowles and Owen Bain.
This is the second consecutive year that The Bahamas has won Junior Chef of the Year. Hazen Rolle, a student of the University of The Bahamas, took home the title. Additionally, he won a $1,000 scholarship. His dish, dubbed “A Taste of Bahamian Culture,” also won the Most Innovative Dish of the competition.
Rolle wowed the judges with a duo of pan-seared Certified Angus Beef tri tipped with seagrape essence and coconut curry shrimp, tropical fruit salsa, plantain mash, spiced carrot puree, glazed turned carrots, sautéed cabbage and okra and plantain chips.
“I’m just happy to be here and I want to give thanks to God. My team captain Chef Devin Johnson was my backbone in the competition. I gave it my all and I said my prayers,” said Rolle.
“I learned so much just from being here and being on the team.”
Chef Jamal Small was the overall winner for Chef of the Year.
Small, who is attached to the Ocean Club, prepared ‘Your Typical Bahamian Sunday Dinner’ which included a Down Home Roasted Snapper with steamed gravy emulsion, guava BBQ Certified Angus Beef, Backyard Pigeon Peas and Grits, warm cabbage slaw and plantain textures.
Because of his victory, Chef Small will return to Taste of the Caribbean as a judge for the competition.
It’s something he’s always wanted, he said.
“I’m excited because it’s been seven years, since I’ve been fighting for this,” Small said. “Last year, I took a break and this year I said I was coming back for this and I got it. It’s awesome. I always wanted to be a judge. In 2015, I told the team that I was going to come back as a judge and this year I will be doing it.”
While The Bahamas was edged out by Trinidad and Tobago for Overall Team of the Year, Team Captain Owen Bain said he felt that the team performed exceptionally well.
“I’m extremely elated. It’s been a long time coming and we have been training really hard. We have been pushing hard and pushing forward and the medals today show our hard work,” he said.
“We are going back in the kitchen to train more. Some of the things that we know we did we could improve upon and we want to continue to press the envelope to create better cuisine.”
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is responsible for crafting the team.
President of the BHTA Carlton Russell said the association takes pride in bringing together the culinary ambassadors.
“Culinary Tourism is very important and cultural tourism is on the rise. I think our chefs are very creative and innovative with local ingredients that we have and we need to bring that to the forefront,” he said.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is a major sponsor of The Bahamas National Culinary Team.
Culinary Manager DeAnne Gibson said the competition helps to put the spotlight on Bahamian cuisine.
“We are very pleased at our performance,” she said. “It shows that the level of our culinary skills are very high and we are keeping up with our trends. The Bahamas is a team to be reckoned with and we are happy that we did very well overall.”
Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu also sent congratulations to the team.
“We are extending our congratulations to the Bahamas Culinary Team and the BHTA for a job well done at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean. Our National Culinary Team makes us proud each year, as they take their skills to new heights and set the bar for the quality of signature cuisine in The Islands Of The Bahamas,” she said.
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