Dominion Investments (Nassau) Ltd

Nassau, Bahamas – February 3, 2006: In light of the action taken by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas and in accordance with the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the Bahamas Financial Services Board ("BFSB"), the membership of Dominion Investments (Nassau) Ltd. has been suspended.

Under the membership policy of BFSB, all providers of financial services within The Bahamas are eligible for consideration. Where such providers are "regulated entities", registration and/or licensing by the relevant regulatory authority is a prerequisite for membership approval. Likewise, in cases of affiliation with self-regulated bodies, BFSB membership approval is contingent on evidence that the applicant is "in good standing" with the relevant body.