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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has awarded US$50,000 in scholarships to 10 Bahamian students pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism after receiving more than 60 applications.  In total, CHTAEF awarded US$136,308 in scholarships to 29 Caribbean nationals. …Continue readingCHTA Education Foundation Awards $50,000 In Scholarships To 10 Bahamian Students

With the Government’s VAT implementation date set for January 1, 2015, BHTA President Stuart Bowe urges businesses to begin planning as much as they possibly can now to avoid costly delays and transition challenges.

“We continue to deliberate with Government to release the draft legislation, regulations, customs duty schedules and guide notes well in advance of January 1. Businesses should not sit back and wait for these items to be in place.  We encourage all stakeholders to utilize this time to gain more knowledgeable on VAT and to plan for its implementation wherever possible” states Bowe.
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The Clearing Banks Association of The Bahamas (CBA) wishes to remind credit and debit card holders of the importance of safety and privacy in managing their bank accounts. While CBA members have not seen an increase in credit card fraud, we acknowledge it as an ongoing challenge.

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The BHTA continues to advocate for and promote workforce development and readiness through initiatives such as the Tourism Champion’s – which, in 2014, has turned its focus on “Tourism’s Rising Stars”.

The program serves to highlight the nation’s graduating students via the media, specifically the Nassau Guardian, who have successfully completed Hospitality or Tourism Related coursework.
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