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BISX: Majority of stocks don’t move more than 5%

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has “consistently” found evidence to support its method for calculating share prices, with most companies’ stocks never moving more than 5 per cent from the previous day’s close.

MSC warns over Customs change shipment delays

The world’s second largest cargo shipper has warned Bahamian companies that their imports will be delayed “until the next sailing” if manifests are not made for compliance with Bahamas Customs’ new requirements.

Gov't urged: 'Change air cargo fines today'

The Government has been urged to "amend right away this Monday" the new and increased Customs sanctions on air cargo operators, a Bahamian courier company branding them "ridiculous".

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes Sub-Deck: * Concerned sums previously paid lost to potential 'scam' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-rela

AQUAPURE FEARS WATER SHORTAGE OVER DUTY WOES

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-related scam, as it raced against time yesterday afternoon to clear imported machine parts vital to prevent it from runn

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-related scam, as it raced against time yesterday afternoon to clear import

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-related scam, as it raced against time yesterday afternoon to clear import

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-related scam, as it raced against time yesterday afternoon to clear import

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes

Aquapure fears water shortage over duty woes By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading bottled water manufacturer is questioning whether it fell victim to an import duty-related scam, as it raced against time yesterday afternoon to clear import

GB Power: Consumers to pay $25m storm cost

Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) plan to recover its $25 million in Hurricane Matthew restoration costs from consumers was last night blasted as “highly irregular and unfair” by one of the island’s MPs.

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Telecom provider pledges ‘unheard of’ service levels

A newly-launched telecommunications provider yesterday promised “unheard of” service quality levels for the Bahamian market, as it will incur financial penalties for failing to meet customer expectations.

Bank payment charges need ‘legitimate redress’

THE Central Bank yesterday appeared to concede that fees for payment services were too high and “require legitimate redress”, a view shared by 78 per cent of Bahamians.

Freeport investment law blasted as ‘anti-business’

Freeport’s new tax incentives law was yesterday branded an “abomination” and “anti-business” by an FNM Senator, who argued that it will undermine both the city’s founding agreement and economic growth.

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Atlantis 'savours' $1.9bn refinance

Atlantis was yesterday said to be “savouring” its completed $1.9 billion debt refinancing, its owner having invested some $500 million in the property since taking control two years ago.

Shareholder outrage over ‘no change’ BOB

Bank of the Bahamas shareholders yesterday reacted with outrage over the decision to nominate the existing Board of Directors for re-election, one demanding: “Where does the buck stop?”

Insurers: ‘Light at end of tunnel’ over taxation

Bahamian insurers yesterday voiced relief that there is “light at the end of the tunnel” after the Government said it would drop plans to move the industry to a Business Licence fee taxation regime.

Realtor has ‘never seen such high rental rates’

A Bahamian realtor says he has “never seen such high rental rates” as now exist in some of western New Providence’s most upscale communities with demand in this segment now suppressing available-for-sale inventory.

Broker 'optimistic' doctors' captive issues resolved

Broker 'optimistic' doctors' captive issues resolved By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A Bahamas-based insurance executive is "optimistic" that differences with the regulator over a captive insurer providing coverage to 70-80 Bahamian physicians

Govt ‘encourages’ Bahamian group’s landfill ‘win-win’

The Government is seeking a “holistic” solution to the New Providence landfill’s numerous challenges, and is encouraging a Bahamian consortium to advance its proposal for taking away 25 per cent of existing waste streams.

SEC moving for sanctions against broker’s principal

US federal regulators are seeking sanctions and a default judgment against the Bahamian principal of a broker/dealer for failure to comply with a New York court’s order.