Nassau, Bahamas - Brokers, agents, appraiser and
developers will gather throughout the archipelago to participate in the first
ever Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) Inter-island Webinar &
Conference scheduled for June 4 at the Balmoral Club.
The half-day session will provide
current information on issues affecting the real estate industry and will
include presentations on updates on the government’s e-portal by Carol Roach,
Deputy Director of Information Technology in the Ministry of Finance; anti-money
laundering by Stephen Thompson, Compliance Commission Inspector and factors
affecting property values in The Bahamas by Paul Worrell, Principal DHP
Associates.
“We are grateful that various
entities and organizations, including BREA, have been receptive to the launch
of the government’s e-portal, and more specifically, ways in which individuals
can conduct business in a more efficient way in The Bahamas,” said Roach. “It’s
also refreshing that BREA is utilizing technology in relaying information to
its members by online and video conferencing, proving that geography is no
longer a limiting factor in gaining information.”
Realtors and agents all throughout
The Bahamas can access the conference via a web based link which will be the
first of its kind for the Association.
“In addition to the schedule of
speakers, what we’re most excited about is that for the first time in the
history of the Association, members from all islands will be able to
participate in these sessions without physically having to be in New
Providence,” said Gino Maycock, BREA Director and Chairman of Continuing
Education & PR. “With live feed of each session transmitted over the
digital airwaves via video conferencing, each of our members throughout the
country, or anywhere in the world for that matter, will have access to the very
same quality instruction and information providing an even playing field for
the members firms and aiding in developing a more informed individual.”
The website
provides links to services in every government agency and department, 365 governmental forms along with
current news, access to legislation,
news from the Family Islands, health information and a secure means for online
bill payment.