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Union officials want govt to end contractual work of employment
NATIONAL Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) officials have called on the government to put an end to contractual work of employment, adding workers hired on a contract are being stripped of basic employment benefits.
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DIANE PHILLIPS: Bahamas’ biggest export – Bahamians
Brain drain growing, 56,000+ Bahamians living in US and more being lured
AT a press conference this week announcing a $250,000 tourism leadership scholarship provided by the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and managed by the Lyford Cay Foundations, there was a seismic shift in the tone.
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Downtown needs improvement as ‘historic city has been rotting in front of us’ Maura says
NASSAU Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura said when the port opens, officials will meet members of the Downtown Nassau Partnership to determine how to beautify Downtown with an $8m investment.
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National Trade Policy looks to diversify the Bahamian economy
THE Ministry of Economic Affairs launched the country’s national trade policy yesterday, with Minister Michael Halkitis hailing the document as an important component of the government’s plans to diversify the Bahamian economy.
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Insurers 'over reacting' on 50% investment 'minimum'
The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday said insurers are "over reacting" to the consultation on holding a "minimum" 50 percent of their investments in government securities as he refuted fears it is "desperate for funds".
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$6m 'breathing room' no long-term gas solution
Bahamian petroleum dealers yesterday argued that '"a short-term injection doesn't alleviate the problem" of fixed margins after a Cabinet minister disclosed the Government provided $6m in "relief" to the industry last year.
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Gov't is 'upping efforts' on $461m tax arrears
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the Government is "upping our efforts" to collect a combined $461m in outstanding real property taxes owed by delinquent foreigners and businesses.
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Joining WTO is not a Bahamas priority
A Cabinet minister yesterday reaffirmed that becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member is not a priority for The Bahamas at present although such a move is "not off the table."
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Judge: 'Now clear' Baha Mar sabotaged by CCA
Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday secured a major legal victory after a New York judge ruled "it is now clear" that China Construction America (CCA) sabotaged Baha Mar's completion and orchestrated the developer's removal.
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Trade Policy aims to break export barriers
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the newly-launched National Trade Policy will play a key role in helping to diversify the Bahamian economy through the creative industries plus sectors such as agriculture and fisheries.
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IAN FERGUSON: Broaden your horizons with conference travel
Post-COVID businesses are understanding now, more than ever, the power and impact of the shrinking corporate village.
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'Significant regulatory reform' need on corporate income tax
The Attorney General yesterday acknowledged that corporate income tax is a "novel approach" for The Bahamas and will require "significant regulatory reform" to implement if adopted.
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STATESIDE: Could Republican’s Tim Scott be the party’s next Ronald Reagan?
THE Democratic party in the US has in recent years become the subject of much criticism for presuming the perpetual support of black communities. To many observers in America, the Democrats have overlooked changes in the African-American demographic that could presage some surprising electoral results down the road.
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How a Bahamian company can help airlines go green
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Wx Network Ltd (BACSWN) is in position to help airlines to gain carbon credits with its new technology.
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Ex-MP says: 'Gov't supporters trying to get hands on GBPA'
A former MP yesterday doubled down on concerns that "supporters of the governing party have been trying to get their hands on the Grand Bahama Port Authority" amid push back to calls for politics to be kept out of Freeport's future.
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Corporate income tax is 'wrong way around'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday argued that The Bahamas has corporate income tax "the wrong way around" because the proposed reform options are forecast to suck "more money" from the private sector via taxation.
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Insurer uproar on Gov'ts 50% investment 'dictate'
Bahamian insurers yesterday blasted the Davis administration for seeking to "dictate" their investment strategy by mandating that a "minimum" 50 percent of their total portfolio be held in government securities.
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Four GSSSA soccer champions crowned
CR Walker Lady Knights senior girls victorious
Following a three-year hiatus, soccer finally returned to the field for the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) this year.
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BBF announces coaching committee, application process
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) announced their coaching selection committee during yesterday’s press conference at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
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BTC donates $5,000 to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Push-a-Thon
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BTC) donated $5,000 to the 12th edition of the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s (SRC) 2023 Push-A-Thon.
