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Local dive operators reject foreign ‘double tax’ offer
A foreign dive operator’s offer to pay double the legal charter fee has been rejected by his top Bahamian counterparts, who argue that this sum pales against the “30 per cent or more of revenue” that they pay in taxes.
Mayaguana deal 'tremendous coup' for government
Mayaguana deal 'tremendous coup' for government By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Hotel Corporation's chairman has described the revised Heads of Agreement for the I-Group's Mayaguana development as "a tremendous political coup" for the Ingra
THINKING RULES MADE TO BREAK
By Deidre Bastian Have you ever tried thinking like a web/graphic designer? If you have, you would be forced to think deeply, logically and precisely. Why do you need to think like a web/graphic designer, especially if the client comes up with the idea,
ENDING SACRED COWS CAN BE CONSTRUCTIVE
By Simon Cooper Res Socius There's an ebb and flow to everything in life. The tides go in and out. After harvest we return the stubble to the field. When we die our mortal remains return to earth or sea. As one business dies, the competition claims its p
ADDRESSING GRAND LUCAYAN 'DILEMMA'
Dear Mr Hartnell I refer to your recent article in The Tribune, concerning our resort, newly named "Grand Lucayan" - a Radisson resort. I would like to clarify some of the content, which might otherwise cause some confusion in Grand Bahama island. As yo
ADDRESSING GRAND LUCAYAN 'DILEMMA'
Dear Mr Hartnell I refer to your recent article in The Tribune, concerning our resort, newly named "Grand Lucayan" - a Radisson resort. I would like to clarify some of the content, which might otherwise cause some confusion in Grand Bahama island. As yo
Ex-minister files suit against BREA
A former PLP Cabinet Minister yesterday confirmed he had instructed his attorney to proceed with legal action against the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) for publicly naming him among 70 realtors who had allegedly failed to pay their annual licence fees.
ROADS COMPENSATION 'SMOKE AND MIRRORS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading businessman yesterday said there was "no Christ way on God's green earth" that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would be able to fully compensate every business affected by the New Providence Road Imp
ROADS COMPENSATION 'SMOKE AND MIRRORS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading businessman yesterday said there was "no Christ way on God's green earth" that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would be able to fully compensate every business affected by the New Providence Road Imp
ROADS COMPENSATION 'SMOKE AND MIRRORS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading businessman yesterday said there was "no Christ way on God's green earth" that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would be able to fully compensate every business affected by the New Providence Road Imp
ROADS COMPENSATION 'SMOKE AND MIRRORS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading businessman yesterday said there was "no Christ way on God's green earth" that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would be able to fully compensate every business affected by the New Providence Road Imp
ROADS COMPENSATION 'SMOKE AND MIRRORS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading businessman yesterday said there was "no Christ way on God's green earth" that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would be able to fully compensate every business affected by the New Providence Road Imp
Union chief: ‘No way’ would I breach law and Bar regulations
A trade union leader yesterday said there was “no way” he would have agreed to an illegal ‘contingency fee’ in taking on Sandals Royal Bahamian all the way to the Privy Council.
Broker severs ties with ex-investor over $1m ‘misuse’
A Bahamian broker/dealer yesterday said it had severed all ties with a former shareholder after he allegedly misappropriated $1 million that was intended to be an equity investment in the firm.
SIR SOL STEPS DOWN AS KERZNER CEO
Sir Sol Kerzner yesterday stepped down as Kerzner International's chief executive in favour of long-time company executive, Alan Leibman, though he remains as the company's chairman. In that capacity, Sir Sol will work closely with Mr Leibman, former chie
TUC chief: ‘jury still out’ on union-saving legislation
A trade union leader said yesterday that “the jury is still out” on whether the Government’s recent union-saving had truly “cured the mischief”, as one attorney confirmed he had filed for a Judicial Review over the issue.
Baha Mar guest: ‘I’ll only return to look at the ruins’
A Houston entrepreneur says he will never return to the Bahamas unless it is to view “the ruins of the Baha Mar disaster”, after the enforced cancellation of his wedding left him $100,000 “out of pocket”.
FRAMING WEBSITES BY BETTER PLANNING
By Deidre M. Bastian This is a topic that pops up periodically, mainly because more web agencies are now incorporating a formal 'wire framing' process. Anyone who has ever built or designed a website will tell you that wire framing happens in some form o
Robin Hood chief still eyeing $5-$8m eastern build-out
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Robin Hood's president is eyeing a career move into real estate development via a further $5.5-$8 million build-out of the former retailer's Prince Charles Drive site, telling Tribune Business he had "five interes
Robin Hood chief still eyeing $5-$8m eastern build-out
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Robin Hood's president is eyeing a career move into real estate development via a further $5.5-$8 million build-out of the former retailer's Prince Charles Drive site, telling Tribune Business he had "five interes
