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records to be
subpoenaed
by other governments, many businesses and indi-
viduals have used the commonwealth as a convenient location for hiding
money and assets from their own governments. In 2014, banking and finance
generated about 15 percent of the annual GDP.
Agriculture and Manufacturing
Only about 5 percent of Bahamians are involved in farming. Small quantities
of pineapples are grown on the islands. Citrus fruits and some vegetables are
grown in Great Abaco for export to the United States, United Kingdom,
Switzerland, and Denmark. Pigeon peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and
potatoes are grown commercially in North Andros and sold to those same
four export partners.
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A produce vendor
poses at her stand in
the farmer’s market
at Freeport on Grand
Bahama Island.