Bahamas–United Kingdom relations
Bahamas |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| High Commission of The Bahamas, London | High Commission of the United Kingdom, Nassau |
Bahamas–United Kingdom relations encompass the diplomatic, economic, and historical interactions between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Both countries established diplomatic relations upon the independence of the Bahamas on 10 July 1973.[1] Both countries are Commonwealth Realms.
Both countries share common membership of the Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth, the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement.[2] Bilaterally the two countries have a Tax Information Exchange Agreement.[3]
History
The UK governed the Bahamas from 1648 to 1973, when the Bahamas achieved full independence.
Economic relations
From 29 December 2008 until 30 December 2020, trade between the Bahamas and the UK was governed by the CARIFORUM–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.[4]
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and the CARIFORUM states signed the CARIFORUM–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement on 22 March 2019. The CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021.[5][2] Trade value between CARIFORUM states and the United Kingdom was worth £5,108 million in 2022.[6]
Diplomatic missions
- The Bahamas maintains a high commission in London.[7]
- The United Kingdom is accredited to the Bahamas through its high commission in Nassau.[8]
See also
- British Bahamas
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Economic Partnership Agreements
- Foreign relations of the Bahamas
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
References
- ^ McNair-Wilson, Michael; Douglas-Home, Alec (21 December 1972). "Bahamas". UK Parliament. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ a b Partington, Richard (22 March 2019). "UK secures post-Brexit trade deal with group of Caribbean countries". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "The Bahamas Signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the United Kingdom". The Bahamas High Commission London. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "EU - CARIFORUM States". World Trade Organization. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ Department for International Trade; Hollingbery, George (22 March 2019). "UK signs trade continuity agreement with Caribbean countries". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Department for International Trade (3 November 2022). "UK trade agreements in effect". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Diplomat Magazine (17 September 2019). "Bahamas". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 May 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "British High Commission Nassau". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.