The Sand Dollar: An Overview of the Bahamian Central Bank Digital Currency

The Sand Dollar is a digital representation of the Bahamian dollar issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas...

The Bahamas Aligns with International Maritime Standards

The Merchant Shipping Act, 2021 and the suite of regulations introduced thereunder mark a significant milestone in the evolution...

The Bahamas Immigration Reforms 2026: Key Legislative and Regulatory Changes

For businesses, investors, and internationally connected families, these amendments are among the more consequential immigration and nationality reforms introduced...

Higgs & Johnson Expands Private Client Practice

Marie-Jacqueline D. Winder, as Consultant, brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services and wealth management...

Amendments to the Nominee Regime of Bahamian Companies

The enhanced requirements for nominee shareholders impose clear obligations on both nominee shareholders and companies to ensure that beneficial...

VAT Update in The Bahamas

VAT Exemption on Unprepared Foods Effective 1 April 2026 unprepared foods will be exempt from VAT. Note, however, that...

FOCUS Vol. 68, Issue 1/2026

Trust Protectors: Privy Council Clarifies the Scope of Protector Powers by N. Leroy Smith Why 2026 Is the Year...

CASE UPDATE: Privy Council Issues Decision in Rubis Bahamas Ltd v Lillian Russell

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has now delivered its latest judgment in the long running dispute between...

The Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026

The objective of the Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026 is to expand the jurisdiction’s private wealth and estate planning capabilities.