NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health is doing its part to assist those suffering from mental illnesses as a result of gaming addiction. This revelation coming on Monday from Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands. “Gaming is here to stay, at least for the time being in The Bahamas,” the minister said. “We have […]
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) made its way to Grand Bahama on Thursday as it continues to roll out its aggressive public awareness campaign to promote responsible gaming habits. The executive arm of BGOA is on Grand Bahama for a one-night symposium to be held on Friday. Grand Bahama is […]
But Bowe says Major misinterpreted his comments NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Gaming Operator’s Association (BGOA) has taken grave exception to statements made by the Chairman of the Clearing Banks Association (CBA), which suggest that the local gaming industry is a conduit for money laundering. Gershon Major, President, BGOA, via a press statement issued […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After the Bahamas was listed earlier this week by the European Union College of Commissioners as a high-risk country for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) deficiencies, a former attorney general on Thursday cautioned the government against rushing off to the EU’s headquarters in Brussels to make any ‘ill-considered appeasements and […]
Major says govt must take a deeper look at its national tax regime NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After months of negotiations, the government has finally reached an agreement with gaming operators to increase taxes on the gaming industry and collect the payment of back taxes. A statement issued Wednesday from the Office of the Prime […]
