The Bahamas Business and Investment Forum 2026
Beyond the Shoreline: Investments, Private Wealth and Digital Finance
The Bahamas Business and Investment Forum brings together private and public sector representatives, the diplomatic community, and academia in the United States to engage with Bahamian government leaders, senior executives, and business professionals. This event serves as a platform to explore and discuss investment opportunities in The Bahamas.
Date | Time:
Friday, 27 February 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
The Belgrove
2020 Banyan Resort Way
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
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Meet The Speakers
The Honourable Philip Davis
Philip “Brave” Davis is the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of The Bahamas. A respected lawyer and former President of the Bahamas Bar Association, he’s known for his leadership in infrastructure, legal reform, and national development, and is a lifelong supporter of youth and sports.
Sen. The Honourable Michael Halkitis
The Honorable Michael B. Halkitis is Minister of Economic Affairs and Leader of Government Business in the Senate of The Bahamas. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he oversees financial services, trade, small business development, consumer protection, and national digitization initiatives, with a focus on strengthening economic growth and ease of doing business.
H.E. Wendall K. Jones
His Excellency Wendall K. Jones is a pioneering Bahamian media leader, journalist, and owner of Jones Communications International. With decades of influence in broadcasting and publishing, he has interviewed global leaders and received numerous national honors. He currently serves as Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States.
Phylicia Woods-Hanna
Mrs. Phylicia Hanna is Director of Investments at the Bahamas Investment Authority within the Office of the Prime Minister. She leads efforts to attract foreign investment, advance ease-of-doing-business reforms, and modernize BIA operations through digitization, with a focus on strengthening investor confidence and economic growth in The Bahamas.
Featured Panels & Panelists
Protecting Capital in a Digital World: Regulation, Security & Investor Confidence in The Bahamas
Roland “Andy” Burrows, Consultant, Bahamas Investment Authority (Moderator)
Christina Rolle, Executive Director, Securities Commission of The Bahamas
Jerry Butler, Corporate Director, Business Development Manager (BDM)
Hartley Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Microblink
Hon. Wayde Watson, MP, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Address: Phylicia Woods-Hanna, Director of Investments, Bahamas Investment Authority
Address: The Hon. Ryan Pinder, Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
The Future of Money: Digital Finance, Payments & Innovation in The Bahamas
H.E. Chet Neymour, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS) (Moderator)
John Rolle, Governor, Central Bank of The Bahamas
Nicholas Rees, Founder and Chairman, CaribPay (Bahamas) Ltd./ Kanoo Pays
Jevon McIntosh, Vice President of IT and Innovation, Commonwealth Bank Limited
Brandace Duncanson, Director of Financial Services, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Dr. John Bain, Managing Partner, UHY Bain & Associates
Lunch Speaker: To be determined
Private Wealth, Global Structuring & Financial Services in The Bahamas
Niekia Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) (Moderator)
Delphino Gilbert Cassar, Chief Executive Officer, Equity Bank Bahamas Limited
Naro Zimmerman, Deputy Head of Caribbean – Private Capital Services, JTC Private Trust (Bahamas) Limited
Quinton Lightbourne, Executive Director, Inter American Development Bank (IDB)
Remarks by Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Luxury Yachting, Private Aviation and Boutique Cruises
Jonathan Lord, Regional Manager, Special Markets – Yachting & Sports (Moderator)
Eli Flint, President, Flexjet Vertical Lift, LLC
The Business of Luxury: Hotel and Hospitality
Andy Ingraham, President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) (Moderator)
Joy Jibrilu, Chief Executive Officer, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board
Kerry Fountain, Executive Director, Bahamas Out-Island Promotion Board
From Vision to Value: Development Opportunities for Global Investors
Sen. Ja’Ann Major, Partner, Higgs & Johnson (Moderator)
Charles Pratt, Senior Manager of Sales & Commercial Development, Grand Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO)/ Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA)
Kevin Sweeting, Managing Principal – Infrastructure, Bron
Danny Lowe, Managing Director, The Agency Bahamas
Gavin Christie, Managing Partner, Corcoran C.A. Christie