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AML bucks 'post-Xmas lag' via 10% same-store rise
AML bucks 'post-Xmas lag' via 10% same-store rise By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor AML Foods yesterday said fears of a top-line hit from consumers taking ever-longer to recover from Christmas had failed to materialise, with its same-store sales
TUC chief: Labour law reform ‘unlikely’ before next election
The Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president yesterday said it was “highly unlikely” that the controversial labour law reforms will be enacted before the upcoming general election, with little progress in negotiations at the National Tripartite Council.
SUPPLIER CONCERNS ON BTC 'INCONSISTENCIES' SOLUTION
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian businesses yesterday expressed concern that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was extending the period for paying them to 60 days, as the newly-privatised carrier moves to tackle "inconsistenci
SUPPLIER CONCERNS ON BTC 'INCONSISTENCIES' SOLUTION
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian businesses yesterday expressed concern that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was extending the period for paying them to 60 days, as the newly-privatised carrier moves to tackle "inconsistenci
SUPPLIER CONCERNS ON BTC 'INCONSISTENCIES' SOLUTION
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian businesses yesterday expressed concern that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was extending the period for paying them to 60 days, as the newly-privatised carrier moves to tackle "inconsistenci
SUPPLIER CONCERNS ON BTC 'INCONSISTENCIES' SOLUTION
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian businesses yesterday expressed concern that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was extending the period for paying them to 60 days, as the newly-privatised carrier moves to tackle "inconsistenci
Bahamians warned: Brace for post-VAT delinquency cut-off
Bahamians must get used to companies increasingly cutting them off for non-payment due to Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) cash flow impact, a well-known businessman warned yesterday.
Gov’t is warned: Don’t fall in love with VAT monies
The Government has been warned not to become “too enamoured” with Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) relatively successful start in preparing next week’s 2015-2016 Budget.
Bahamas realtor starring on HGTV
A Bahamian realtor with ERA Dupuch played a starring role on the well-known HGTV channel, helping to find a rental property that satisfied the requirements of a professional expatriate couple. "This couple had just moved from Dubai, and were excited about
PM says: ‘Make best of bad situation’ on VAT
A “very conciliatory” Prime Minister Perry Christie has urged the private sector to “make the most of a bad situation” on Value-Added Tax (VAT) and its implementation, Tribune Business can reveal.
GB airlift solution 'not instant coffee'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Contracting Bahamasair to solve Grand Bahama's airlift woes "will not be instant coffee", the minister of tourism and aviation conceded yesterday, adding that his ministry's plans were merely "rebuilding the infra
DEVELOPER MOVES TO AVOID EARLY 'MISS' AT EX-GINN PROJECT
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Canadian-based developer for the former $4.9 billion Ginn project's real estate component yesterday said it would suffer "a very severe blow" if it did not get the next phase right, having shifted the developm
DEVELOPER MOVES TO AVOID EARLY 'MISS' AT EX-GINN PROJECT
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Canadian-based developer for the former $4.9 billion Ginn project's real estate component yesterday said it would suffer "a very severe blow" if it did not get the next phase right, having shifted the developm
DEVELOPER MOVES TO AVOID EARLY 'MISS' AT EX-GINN PROJECT
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Canadian-based developer for the former $4.9 billion Ginn project's real estate component yesterday said it would suffer "a very severe blow" if it did not get the next phase right, having shifted the developm
Bahamas ‘must get it right first time’ on tourism value
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president has warned that this nation will suffer reduced stopover arrivals unless its product value improves, adding: “We need to get it right first time.”
BAHAMAS OUT OF STEP ON 'INFORMATION AGE'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas must retool its economy and workforce to offer an expanded services menu including software development and retirement homes, the Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman sugg
RESORT PROJECT'S 'RISE FROM ASHES' VIA $20M SPEND
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An Eleuthera resort project many thought 'dead and buried' may be about to rise from the ashes, its developer yesterday telling Tribune Business that the revised development would involve an investment "in excess
Insurance recovery may wait until 2017
The Bahamian insurance industry may have to wait until mid-2017 to return to strong growth, with one leading underwriter saying its main goal is to “hold the fort”.
Public liens make IBCs 'a bit unique'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The ability to file liens in the public registry against the shares and assets of International Business Companies (IBCs) makes these vehicles "a little bit unique and creates an advantage" for the Bahamas, a seni
Public liens make IBCs 'a bit unique'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The ability to file liens in the public registry against the shares and assets of International Business Companies (IBCs) makes these vehicles "a little bit unique and creates an advantage" for the Bahamas, a seni
