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	Parliament of the Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bahamian Parliament is a bicameral body that, in its organisation and functions, closely follows the canons of the Westminster system.
		The House of Assembly is the lower chamber.
		The Bahamian Parliament Buildings in downtown Nassau with the white statue of Queen Victoria in the centre of the complex
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parliament_of_the_Bahamas (216 words)

	The Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An archipelago of 700 islands and cays (which are small islands), the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida and the United States, north of Cuba and the Caribbean, and northwest of the British dependency of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
		The climate of the Bahamas is subtropical to tropical, and is moderated significantly by the waters of the Gulf Stream, particularly in winter.
		A handful of splinter parties have been unable to win election to parliament, despite a feeling among many Bahamians that both the FNM and the PLP are strikingly similar in their approach.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Bahamas (1837 words)

	Bahamas Government Info
		The Constitution of the Bahamas is based on the Westminster Model; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch.
		Parliament constitutes the Legislative branch of The Bahamas, which consist of a Senate and a House of Assembly.
		The Parliament of the Bahamas is bicameral (Consisting of two chambers) with an appointed Senate and an elected House of Assembly.
	www.un.int /bahamas/Bahamas_Government_Info.htm (888 words)

	Butterfield Fund Services (Bahamas) Limited, Nassau, The Bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Parliament comprises of the House of Assembly and the Senate.
		The Bahamas was governed by one political party, the PLP for twenty-five years (1967 to 1992).
		The FNM took office as the Government of the Bahamas in August of 1992 for ten years until the PLP regained leadership of the country in May 2002.
	www.deerfieldadmin.com /fund/bahamas_overview.php (413 words)

	THE SENATE OF THE BAHAMAS
		The Parliament of the Bahamas is comprised of her Majesty the Queen of England, the Senate, and the Chamber of the Assembly.
		Bills may be filed with either of the Parliament's two chambers, with the exception of finance bills, which are filed with the Chamber of the Assembly.
		The General Governor may dissolve the Parliament if the Prime Minister's office is vacant and if it deems that no deputy is capable of obtaining the support of a majority of the members of the Chamber of the Assembly.
	www.senat.fr /senatsdumonde/english/bahamas.html (612 words)

	Bahamas: Constitution of 1973
		Parliament may alter subsection (6) of section 5 of this Order and this section in the same manner as it may alter the provisions specified in Article 54(3) of the Constitution.
		Parliament may alter sections 8, 9, 12, subsections (3), (4) and (5) of section 13 and section 16 of this Order in the same manner as it may alter the provisions specified in Article 54(2) of the Constitution.
		Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive authority of The Bahamas may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General, either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
	pdba.georgetown.edu /Constitutions/Bahamas/bah73.html (12250 words)

	The Freeport News - An historical overview of the role of governors in the Parliament
		Traditionally, the Parliament of The Bahamas is a three-tiered Institution, comprising the Governor (or Governor-General), an Upper House and a Lower House.
		The Lords Proprietors appointed a total of 15 successive Governors of The Bahamas to oversee and control their interests in what were thought to be islands rich in minerals and other wealth; but, alas, the period is historically noted primarily for its infamy and illegality relating to piracy and plunder.
		Accordingly, the Governor-General is in practice a constituent part of the Parliament which the Constitution also establishes as specifically consisting of Her Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Assembly.
	freeport.nassauguardian.net /national_local/283663910989151.php (1033 words)

	Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
		The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is a parliamentary democracy.
		Article 38 of the Constitution provides that "there shall be a Parliament of The Bahamas which shall consist of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Assembly.
		This Constitution is the supreme law of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, if any other law is inconsistent with this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail and the other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void".
	www.oas.org /juridico/MLA/en/bhs/en_bhs_presentation.html (346 words)

	The Nature Conservancy in the Bahamas - Kerzner Marine Foundation Announces First Conservation Project in the Bahamas
		Established by an Act of Parliament in 1959, the Bahamas National Trust is mandated by the government of The Bahamas with the conservation of the country’s natural and historic resources.
		The Bahamas Sportfishing and Conservation Association is a nonprofit organization of passionate and responsible sportsmen from The Bahamas and around the world.
		It is represented throughout The Bahamas by persons who appreciate the unique and important marine ecosystem of The Bahamas, and dedicated to understanding, preserving and enjoying it — and guaranteeing the same to others for generations to come.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/caribbean/bahamas/press/press2137.html (1060 words)

	STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1973 No
		A persons born outside The Bahamas after 9th July 1973 shall become a citizen of The Bahamas at the date of his birth if at that date his father is a citizen of The Bahamas otherwise than by virtue of this Article or Article 3(2) of this Constitution.
		Parliament may prescribe the offices that are to constitute the personal staff of the Governor-General, the salaries and allowances that are to be paid in respect of the expenditure attaching to the office of Governor-General.
		The Bahamas shall be divided into thirty-eight constituencies or such greater number as may be provided for by an Order made by the Governor-General in accordance with the provisions of Article 70 of this Constitution and each such constituency shall return one member to the House or Assembly.
	www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/bahamas.html (12774 words)

	National News
		Mr Peet said the "social" and "celebratory" aspects of the 275th anniversary have been suspended, but he is confident that Bahamians would appreciate the reason for their decision.
		He said focus has been placed on documenting the history of Parliament and filling in some of the gaps that exist in an individual's knowledge of Parliament.
		The first of these booklets include: A brief history of the Parliament, the office of Speaker, how laws are made, the legislative process and a general guide on Parliament.
	www.thenassauguardian.com /national_local/283424503506485.php (540 words)

	Central Bank of The Bahamas - Markets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Established by an Act of Parliament, the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation began operations in 1983; since then it has averaged approximately 272 loan approvals per annum.
		Bahamas Mortgage Corporation Bonds are issued in denominations of $100,000 and usually attract interest rates that are tied to the Bahamian prime lending rate.
		The Central Bank of The Bahamas is the official Registrar of Securities for the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation.
	www.centralbankbahamas.com /market_corp.lasso (187 words)

	UNODC - E/NL. 1993/26: AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR FACILITATING THE TRANSFER BETWEEN THE BAHAMAS AND OTHER COUNTRIES ...
		(3) The Minister shall not issue a warrant under this Act providing for the transfer of any person into The Bahamas unless that person is a citizen of The Bahamas or the holder of a certificate of permanent residence issued under the Immigration Act and who is the spouse of a citizen.
		(c) the detention of the offender in any part of The Bahamas in accordance with such provisions as may be contained in the warrant, being provisions appearing to the Minister to be appropriate for giving effect to the international arrangements in accordance with which the offender is transferred.
		The relevant provisions shall be disregarded for the purposes of the application, in relation to any offence of which the offender was convicted in a place outside The Bahamas, of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1991, except section 3(3) (person not rehabilitated unless he serves sentence).
	www.unodc.org /unodc/de/legal_library/bs/legal_library_1993-07-22_1993-26.html (2195 words)

	National News
		The Supreme Court ruling declaring Holy Cross Member of Parliament Sidney Stubbs bankrupt was out of their jurisdiction as there was no provision in the Court of Appeal Act or the Bankruptcy Act for such an appeal to be made, COA justices said Monday.
		The judgment stated that despite the existence of the express right of appeal in the 1914 Act, the Parliament in England nevertheless considered it necessary to enact section 26(2)(d) of the 1925 Act in England.
		It is still open to the Parliament of The Bahamas to enact legislation to supply the present omission in the Act.
	www.thenassauguardian.com /national_local/288884473363365.php (847 words)

	BFSB Newsletters - latest information from the financial services industry in The Bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Bahamas has emerged from its OECD discussions on international financial services with a negotiated agreement premised on the establishment of a level playing field for all centres conducting international financial services activities.
		The Bahamas has agreed to keep pace with developments adopted by OECD and non-OECD centres, so ensuring preservation of the competitive status of The Bahamas.
		The Agreement concluded in March shows The Bahamas' desire to work with OECD to achieve improved regulation for the conduct of international financial services, on the basis of a level playing field with equivalent standards and timelines applicable to all.
	www.bfsb-bahamas.com /newsletter.lasso?issue=2&id=1062 (609 words)

	Parliament
		There shall be a Parliament of The Bahamas which shall consist of Her majesty, a Senate and a House of Assembly.
		In the exercise of the functions conferred upon him by Article 39(4) of this Constitution, the purpose of the Prime Minister shall be to secure that the political balance of the Senate reflects that of the House of Assembly at the time.
		Bahamas, or is serving a sentence of imprisonment (by
	www.lexbahamas.com /bahconparl.htm (4295 words)

	BAHAMAS
		Owing to its colored history, The Bahamas was the first international banking center to be established offshore (long before the Cayman Islands), and it is still considered to be setting the standard for other offshore centers even today.
		The statute law of the Bahamas super-imposed upon the wisdom of the English law has strengthened the inviolability of secrecy and confidentiality in the tax haven.
		Following the Bahamas Trust (Choice of Governing Law) Act, 1989, the Parliament of the Bahamas Trust (Choice of Governing Law) Act, 1989; the Parliament of the Bahamas enacted into law an Act to Amend the Law Relating to Dispositions made with an Intent to Defraud.
	www.offshore-manual.com /taxhavens/Bahamas.html (6608 words)

	Deloitte and Touche in the Bahamas - Deloitte & Touche
		The Bahamas is a former Colony of The United Kingdom and inherited its Common Law system which was one of the greatest exports of the
		The Law of The Bahamas is based on English Common Law supplemented by legislation promulgated by the Parliament of The Bahamas.
		Today The Bahamas continues to be one of the world's leading offshore financial centres with over 400 banks and trust companies and in excess of US$250 billion on deposit and $750 billion in assets under administration.
	www.deloitte.com /dtt/section_node/0,1042,sid=73754,00.html (705 words)

	Architects in the Bahamas
		The Bahamas Building Code is published by the Government of the Bahamas and is obtained by contacting the Government Publications division of the Cabinet Office or by writing to Government Publications, P.O. Box N7147, Nassau, Bahamas.
		The first Bahamas Building code was introduced in 1971 and was subsequently updated in later years.
		(4) An application made under this section by an individual who is not a citizen of The Bahamas and who is not a public officer shall not be granted without evidence of a valid work permit issued under the provisions of the Immigration Act.
	www.thebahamasguide.com /business/architecture.htm (2368 words)

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		Her Majesty, by virtue and in exercise of the powers vested in Her by section 1 of the Bahama Islands (Constitution) Act 1963(a) and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:
		(2) Parliament may alter subsection (6) of section 5 of this Order and this section in the same manner as it may alter the provisions specified in Article 54(3) of the Constitution.
		(3) Parliament may alter sections 8, 9, 12, subsectionS (3), (4) and (5) of section 13 and section 16 of this Order in the same manner as it may alter the provisions specified in Article 54(2) of the Consitution.
	www.constitution.org /cons/bahamas.htm (11876 words)

	The Bahamas Experience (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Taking up the challenge issued by Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Honorable Perry G. Christie; The Bahamas Awakening 2005 And Beyond (TBAAB) – a group of men from various Christian faiths will join forces with the U.S. based Promise Keepers to bring social restoration and gospel ministry to The Islands Of The Bahamas.
		Organizers advise that additional plans include a call to prayer and repentance for all men during the conference on Friday, November 12. And they are pleased that Prime Minister Christie has agreed, along with numerous members of the Bahamas parliament to attend that evening’s congregation to show the government’s commitment to rectification.
		The Islands Of The Bahamas is an archipelago of over 700 islands beginning 50 miles off the east coast of West Palm Beach Florida and extending to just north of Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic). The city of Nassau is the capital and home to more than half of the country’s over 300,000 inhabitants.
	www.bahamas.com /bahamas/experience/templrgstandard.aspx?sectionid=75803&level=2 (550 words)

	The Bahamas Variation of Trusts Act 1961; Trusts (Choice of Governing Law) Act 1989; and the Fraudulent Dispositions ...
		Provided that the Supreme Court shall not approve an arrangement on behalf of any person unless the carrying out thereof would be for the benefit of that person.
		(1) For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby stated that in the creation of trust, a settlor, whether or not he is resident in The Bahamas, may expressly declare in the trust instrument that the laws of The Bahamas shall be the governing law of the trust.
		(b) in the case of a change from the laws of The Bahamas, the new governing law would recognise the validity of the trust and the respective interests of the beneficiaries.
	www.assetprotectioncorp.com /lawsinthebahamas.html (1676 words)

	Bahamas Features \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide
		It might not be an exaggeration to say that the Bahamas is a playground for children -- or anyone else who likes building castles in the sand, searching for the perfect seashell, and playing tag with ocean waves.
		Nassau is rich in colonial heritage, with historic Parliament Square and the Bahamas Historical Society Museum, which has a collection of photographs, documents, military uniforms, weapons, and tools, some items dating back to prehistoric days.
		Back on land, Freeport's Garden of the Groves, named for American financier and developer Wallace Groves, is a kid-friendly spot where pink flamingos, snorting pot bellied pigs, and raucous and colorful macaws, parrots, and cockatoos roam free in the lush 12-acre garden.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=bahamas_new_prov@18&cur_section=fea&feature=30009 (553 words)

	AQUACULTURE LEGISLATION FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
		As well, these comments should assist those whose job it is to refine our suggestions into the form that will be introduced into the Parliament of The Bahamas by clarifying why we the drafters thought as we did.
		This agency would be one with a strong interest in promotion rather than control or restriction, which would then usher the prospective aquaculturist through all the other government offices and requirements and cajole a relatively quick turn around time from application to permit or approval.
		This somewhat stringent requirement is based on the view that The Bahamas has distinct geographic areas (e.g., islands separated by deep water) with differences in environmental factors (e.g., temperature and fresh water) so that the decision to allow a species in one location does not necessarily make that species acceptable elsewhere.
	www.fao.org /docrep/field/003/AC413E/AC413E06.htm (7319 words)

	VHeadline.com - The Bahamas may only be interested in supply of cheap petroleum products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Leslie Miller came back and said that The Bahamas would, in a reasonable period of time, get cheaper fuel, a lot of the general public was under the impression that a minister had gone, signed an agreement and thought that it was going to take place.
		Hence, after the Treaty or Convention agreement is signed, the Bahamas parliament, which is constitutionally designated for the responsibility of law making for the welfare of The Bahamas.
		Because for instance, Trinidad may not be signing under the same terms as The Bahamas -- as between Jamaica for instance the arrangement may include building a refinery and The Bahamas may not be interested in that arrangement.
	www.vheadline.com /readnews.asp?id=46848 (1637 words)

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