A Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that is created for the purpose of conferring authority on an agent to perform certain acts or functions on behalf of a person or legal entity. In this presentation, we discuss the types of Powers of Attorney recognized under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas […]Continue reading
No matter how simple it sounds, Service of Process in The Bahamas may be a problem if not done in accordance with the law. Mario L. McCartney summarizes the procedures here in The Bahamas.
For decades, International Business Companies (IBCs) has been one of the most popular financial service products offered by The Bahamas’ second largest industry. However with the recent implementation of new financial service laws, the regulatory landscape governing IBCs has changed tremendously, leaving many to wonder about its future. In this presentation Mario L. McCartney discusses […]Continue reading
Long Term Work Permits are perhaps the most sought after licenses that allow nonresidents to live and work in the Bahamas, yet the overall process is greatly misunderstood by both local employers and non residents alike. In this presentation, Mario L. McCartney briefly discusses the application process for Long Term Work Permits in The Bahamas […]Continue reading
No one will ever forget this 2019 National Heroes Day, being celebrated weeks after Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc over two of the major islands in The Bahamas. This year we would make a point to recognize and pay tribute to those individuals who risked their lives to save the inhabitants and to the volunteers whose […]Continue reading
One thing that is certain in this life is that one day it will come to an end.Without any form of planning, an unforeseen death can prove rather difficult for a family especially where there is a clash of personalities in the decision making process. To avoid these issues, it is wise to consider the […]Continue reading
On the 1st of September 2019, Hurricane Dorian struck the Islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama for a period of 40 hours, becoming The Bahamas’ most destructive hurricane in modern history. The country was deeply moved by the love and support shown all around the world as hundreds of volunteers and millions of dollars in […]Continue reading
Choosing to be unrepresented during a police interview is simply a bad idea, as the role of your legal representative during a police interview is important in protecting your rights while in custody and to provide expert advice on the law before you are interviewed. In this presentation, Mario L. McCartney discusses the importance of being […]Continue reading
Purchasing a vacation home in The Bahamas should be on everyone’s bucket list. After all the islands are just a short flight to North America, filled with numerous islands and cays that offer the perfect holiday. The country is known for its prime real estate with state of the art infrastructure, a stable tourist based […]Continue reading
