The Bahamas was made to be explored by boat. With impossibly clear water, welcoming people, and hundreds of islands, cays, beaches, settlements, and hidden anchorages to discover, every crossing feels like the start of a new story. Better still, The Bahamas makes it relatively easy for boaters to arrive, clear, and continue moving from [...]

June 19, 2026

1. Then vs. Now: How the Economy Has Changed Since 2020

The U.S. economy has made a strong recovery since the pandemic, Dr. Rossell said. Unemployment has fallen from 13% in 2020 to 4.3% today, and GDP has rebounded to more than $24 trillion. Inflation, however, remains elevated—rising from near zero, peaking around 10% in [...]

Summer is heating up in The Bahamas. A huge part of summer for Bahamians is boating. What better place to vacation than one’s own back yard. Are you curious about boating to The Bahamas but not quite ready to play Captain Jack Sparrow in the Gulf [...]

May 15, 2026

1. A “Selective Squeeze” Is Shaping the Economy

Dr. Rossell described the current U.S. and global environment as a “selective squeeze,” with uneven impacts across the economy. Two key forces are driving this dynamic: higher oil and gas prices and the growing impact of AI on labor markets, contributing to slower [...]

The appeal of owning property in The Bahamas is not exactly a mystery. I came to The Bahamas for five years and, thirty years later, I am still here. That suggests either very poor planning or the good sense not to leave paradise. I like to assume it was the [...]

The Bahamas real estate market is not experiencing a slowdown it is undergoing a transformation. Influenced by shifting demographics, global economic pressures, technology, and long-term structural changes, the way people buy, sell, and invest in Bahamian property continues to [...]

Now that you’re ready to invest, let’s talk about the part of commercial real estate that behaves beautifully… in theory. 

Lease agreements are what structure the terms between a landlord and tenant. It not only specifies how much money the space costs but also defines who is responsible for what, what types of businesses and activities are [...]

Renting in the Bahamas is easy. 

Renting well is where things get interesting. 

Every year, expats arrive and fall in love with a property that looks perfect on paper, only to realize a few weeks in that something doesn’t quite work. The commute is longer than expected. The grocery run becomes a strategy session. The “quick walk” isn’t so [...]

February 20, 2026 

While much of the recent economic discussion centers on the United States, these shifts have direct implications for The Bahamas particularly for tourism, foreign investment, construction costs, and real estate activity. Here’s what this month’s economic updates could mean [...]

Welcome to The Bahamas, where sun-soaked beaches meet serious business opportunity. With a thriving tourism sector, political stability, and a welcoming investment climate, the country offers a dynamic environment for commercial real estate growth and long term portfolio [...]