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The Bahamas, a flourishing tourism hub and residential haven imported approximately $146 million worth of meat and edible meat offal in 2023. Their protein needs are immense driven by hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and households. But rather than relying heavily on distant exporters like the U.S. or Brazil, the Bahamas has a unique opportunity to strengthen its food system and trade relationships by sourcing meat regionally from CARICOM countries renowned for livestock production and export....
Read moreIn 2023, The Bahamas imported approximately $160.7 million worth of furniture, lighting products, and prefabricated structures, accounting for nearly 4% of its total imports. This demonstrates growing domestic demand driven by booming real estate, resort development, and hospitality sectors. These sectors offer emerging opportunities for CARICOM manufacturers keen to carve a niche with locally manufactured, culturally resonant furniture and modular building solutions. This article explores curre...
Read moreCultural Commerce in the BahamasIn 2023, The Bahamas imported approximately $167.6 million of works of art, collectors’ pieces, and antiques. That’s nearly 4% of its total imports—a testament to how vibrant cultural heritage permeates its domestic market. Art, crafts, and collectibles aren't merely decorative goods here; they are strategic assets that bolster tourism appeal, luxury hospitality, and cultural diplomacy.For CARICOM countries—home to world-class artistry, jazz, steel pan music, scul...
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