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Comments Sought on Draft Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act

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In response to recommendations by BHTA, the Chamber of Commerce, and others in recent years to consolidate and improve the various Government support services offered to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the Government has drafted the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act.  The Government and BHTA are inviting interested members to review the draft and present any thoughts or recommendations to us by Friday, April 12th.

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BHTA and Industry Gearing Up for Baha Mar Impact

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Certificate Courses Now Being Offered

Robert SandsThe Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association has been working with schools and other industry stakeholders on a range of initiatives to prepare the industry and Bahamians for the employment opportunities which will become available throughout the nation as a result of the Baha Mar development.

“We are taking a multi-faceted approach to prepare our people and our industry, recognizing that the scale of the Baha Mar development and their employment needs will impact most businesses throughout The Bahamas, as many existing employees and school graduates gravitate to these new opportunities.  Individuals must be prepared to take advantage of the range of opportunities” states BHTA President Stuart Bowe.

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Minister Halkitis Discusses VAT With BHTA Members

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BHTA Task Force Continues to Frame Industry Issues and Initial Recommendations

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The Honourable Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for the Ministry of Finance engaged members in a discussion on the proposed Value Added Taxation scheme at BHTA’s April 4th membership meeting.  Members raised a number of questions and concerns, many which are being considered by BHTA’s recently formed Tourism Tax Reform Task Force.   The task force presented its initial questions and concerns to the Ministry at a joint meeting last month with the Financial Secretary and members of the Government’s VAT consultation group.

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Long Islander Wins Young Chef Contest

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Fifteen year old Long Islander Cordell Wells wins 2013 All-Island Young Chef Sr. Contest! Aspiring Chef Cordell Wells a 10th grader at the N.G.M. Major High School in Long Island, was crowned the winner of the National All-Island Senior Young Chef competition sponsored by Mahatma Rice and Robin Hood Flour. Cordell Wells is the third student of the NGM Major High School to win this national contest. Previous winners were Denece Adderley, 1998; Rhonda Major, 1995 and 1997.

Jerome Fitzgerald MP, Minister of Education and Frank Comito, Executive Vice President of the Bahamas Hotel Association both addressed and congratulated all of the participants.

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COB Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute Key Vacancies

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The College of The Bahamas is aiming to fill two important vacancies by June for the Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute.  Below is a brief description for the Executive Director and Director of Industry Training positions.  Should you be aware of individuals who may be interested in the positions and meet the outlined criteria, please share accordingly.
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