| The rainy season extends from June through September
with most of the precipitation occurring during brief summer showers. The hurricane season
runs from June 1st through November 30th when the tranquility of the island may be interrupted
occasionally by the threat of a tropical storm or hurricane. However, such occurrences are few.
The
country has an extremely stable economic and political climate ,excellent
communication facilities, good transportation facilities, US Immigration
and Customs preclearance facilities and close proximity to the US
mainland allow Freeport to offer unparallel advantages.
Freeport offers unparalleled advantages. A warm topical Caribbean
island makes Freeport/Lucaya unique in the world today.
The Hawksbill Creek Agreement guarantees freedom from taxes until 2015 and from excise
taxes, stamp duties and most customs duties until 2054.
The Bahamian dollar is parity with the US dollar. The US dollar may be used freely in the
purchase of goods and services in the Bahamas. It is not necessary therefore, to convert US
dollars into B$. However other countries are advised to convert their currency. Certain
restrictions may apply to the conversion of Bahamian dollars to other currencies.
Typical public holidays in the Bahamas are:
•New Year’s Day
•Good Friday
•Easter Monday
•Whit Monday
•Labour Day
•Independence Day
•Emancipation Day
•Discovery Day
•Christmas Day
•Boxing Day
Refer to the current calendar year for actual dates.

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