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Ginn sale halt order ‘small speed bump’
The developer behind an ambitious $6.5bn proposal for the former Ginn project yesterday branded the Supreme Court Order affirming the Government’s “undertaking” not to proceed with selling 59 percent of that property as “a small speed bump”, while asserting that a rival ownership claimant “doesn’t have a leg to stand on”.
Tropical Gyros chief: Employment law not matching the reality
A Bahamian restaurant entrepreneur yesterday argued this nation’s employment laws and regulations fail to match the realities businesses face in dealing with disruptive and non-performing staff after the Industrial Tribunal ordered him to pay $3,822 to an ex-employee fired for violating the company’s recipes.
PM touts VAT elimination ‘solution’ but no specifics
The Prime Minister last night said talks with major food retailers had found “a solution” to the industry’s fears over the imminent VAT rules change for uncooked foods although he provided no details on what has been agreed.
Rosewood Exuma battle ‘drones’ on over construction gear arrival
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer and its leading opponent yesterday renewed battle over Monday’s delivery of construction-related materials and equipment to the project site on Sampson Cay.
Bimini marina’s ‘very scary zeroes’ for May
Room bookings for the traditional May start of The Bahamas’ summer boating season are “in the zeroes”, a Bimini marina operator revealed yesterday, backing concerns voiced by a government senator who is bidding to become the island’s MP.
National Export Strategy in consultation go-ahead
The Bahamas is moving to develop its first National Export Strategy, the Trade Commission’s chairman said yesterday, with Cabinet approving a consultation document that will guide an initiative aimed at increasing this nation’s international competitiveness.
NPIWFF: Where the vibes matched the menu
As the sun dipped and the evening settled in last weekend, the traffic heading "over the bridge" told its own story.
Family Island hoteliers ‘wait and see’ on fuel hike impact
WITH local airlines warning of higher airfares due to rising global fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict, some family-island hotel operators say they are taking a “wait and see” approach on how tourism numbers will be affected.
