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WTO benefits: ‘Better appreciation’ needed
The Bahamas needs to better understand the costs and benefits associated with becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday warning it could not compromise its $8 billion economy to protect one industry.
‘Unenviable balancing act’ confronting The Bahamas
The Bahamas “faces an unenviable balancing act between food security and fiscal discipline”, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) warned yesterday, with global financial developments proving “particularly concerning”.
Hotels target 'modest increase' for 2012 Q1
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Nassau/Paradise Island hotel industry is hoping to enjoy "a modest increase in all key metrics" for January and the 2012 first quarter, the Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president last night pointing out t
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.
NEW ATLANTIS DEBT FOR EQUITY SWAP 'MOVING VERY FAST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor One or more fellow Kerzner International lenders will join Brookfield Asset Management in taking over ownership of the developer's Paradise Island resorts in a revised 'debt-for-equity' swap, Tribune Business can
NEW ATLANTIS DEBT FOR EQUITY SWAP 'MOVING VERY FAST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor One or more fellow Kerzner International lenders will join Brookfield Asset Management in taking over ownership of the developer's Paradise Island resorts in a revised 'debt-for-equity' swap, Tribune Business can
NEW ATLANTIS DEBT FOR EQUITY SWAP 'MOVING VERY FAST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor One or more fellow Kerzner International lenders will join Brookfield Asset Management in taking over ownership of the developer's Paradise Island resorts in a revised 'debt-for-equity' swap, Tribune Business can
NEW ATLANTIS DEBT FOR EQUITY SWAP 'MOVING VERY FAST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor One or more fellow Kerzner International lenders will join Brookfield Asset Management in taking over ownership of the developer's Paradise Island resorts in a revised 'debt-for-equity' swap, Tribune Business can
NEW ATLANTIS DEBT FOR EQUITY SWAP 'MOVING VERY FAST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor One or more fellow Kerzner International lenders will join Brookfield Asset Management in taking over ownership of the developer's Paradise Island resorts in a revised 'debt-for-equity' swap, Tribune Business can
IDB: Baha Mar to up jobless rate 2%
The Bahamas’ unemployment rate will jump by as much as two percentage points due to the 2,000 Baha Mar lay-offs, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is predicting, virtually eliminating the May 2015 decrease.
Gov’t braces for tax breaks legal battle
The Government was last night bracing for an outspoken QC’s latest Judicial Review salvo, after it missed his deadline to provide “an undertaking” that no decisions will be taken on Freeport’s tax and economic regime.
Payroll tax unable to cover NHI
A 3 per cent payroll tax will not be sufficient to cover the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s total costs, the private sector yesterday warning that sticking to a January 2016 implementation will create a “challenging sprint to the finish”.
Broker blames SEC battle on regulator’s ‘inaction’
A Bahamian broker/dealer has blamed the Securities Commission’s “inaction” for creating its dispute with US regulators over their document production demands.
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
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
Arawak Homes wins ruling on $1.1m profit loss
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Arawak Homes has won a Court of Appeal ruling that is set to further impact potentially hundreds of landowners in the Sir Lynden Pindling Estates area, the developer claiming to have lost $1.11 million in gross pr
PHA exceeds bond target with $26-$27m
The Public Hospitals Authority's (PHA) $25 million bond issue closed slightly oversubscribed, its financial advisers estimating that between $26-$27 million has been raised from investors.
FAILED BROKER IN '16 REGULATORY BREACHES'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Securities Commission uncovered 16 alleged regulatory breaches during an on-site inspection of Caledonia Corporate Management less than one year before its $25 million collapse, Tribune Business can reveal, th
Property Fund ‘gap’ as PwC to vacate Providence House
THE BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund is preparing for temporary vacancy at its last fully-occupied property, following a $2.206 million third quarter hit caused by a timing adjustment.
