All results / Stories / Neil Hartnell
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.
ATLANTIS EYES 12-14% GROUP BOOKING RISE
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Atlantis is looking at a 12-14 per cent increase in group business for 2012, the head of Kerzner International's Bahamian operations yesterday saying its $50-$60 million annual capital expenditure plans would like
IBC directors urged: 'Ensure all deals legit'
IBC directors urged: 'Ensure all deals legit' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian financial services professionals were yesterday urged to take their responsibilities as International Business Company (IBC) directors seriously and "make su
Bahamian insurer ‘bolstered’ after hurricane losses
* Security and General in Q4 capital injection * Performance ‘marginal’, ‘below average’ * Rival Summit also gets top ratings
A MAJOR Bahamian insurer has seen its balance sheet “bolstered” by its parent as a result of recent hurricane-related losses. A. M. Best, the insurance rating agency, said Security and General Insurance Company had received a fourth quarter capital injection from its Bermuda-based owner following recent storm payouts. The rating agency, which reaffirmed the Bahamian property and casualty insurer’s creditworthiness, provided few details and its top executive, Marlon Graham, did not return Tribune Business’s voice mail message yesterday seeking comment.
Govt told: ‘Stop bragging’ about $852m VAT funds
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday urged the Government to “stop bragging” about its $852 million VAT revenues, as this represented monies sucked away from Bahamian consumers and businesses.
Govt told: ‘Cut inefficient taxes across the board’
The Government was yesterday urged by a leading governance reformer to reduce “inefficient taxes across the board” so that it could make room for potential Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increases.
Entertainment 'loses its way'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian entertainment industry has "lost its way", a leading musical entrepreneur charged yesterday, blaming factors such as a decline in standards among sector players and the 'unfair competition' posed by g
BREA ‘emergency’ on ex-minister’s legal win
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) Board will tomorrow hold “an emergency meeting” to determine its response to losing a legal battle with a former Cabinet Minister.
$6.6bn debt ‘well beyond’ the need for stabilisation
The Bahamas is “well beyond” the point where it merely needs to “stabilise” its $6.6 billion national debt, a former Chamber chairman said yesterday, as he warned that the economy was showing “no desire for growth”.
SCOTIA'S $59M REVERSAL OF 'FIRST EVER NET LOSS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Scotiabank (Bahamas) exceeded its 2011 internal projections through an almost $59 million reversal of its first-ever annual loss, its managing director telling Tribune Business it is targeting a "better year" for
SCOTIA'S $59M REVERSAL OF 'FIRST EVER NET LOSS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Scotiabank (Bahamas) exceeded its 2011 internal projections through an almost $59 million reversal of its first-ever annual loss, its managing director telling Tribune Business it is targeting a "better year" for
SCOTIA'S $59M REVERSAL OF 'FIRST EVER NET LOSS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Scotiabank (Bahamas) exceeded its 2011 internal projections through an almost $59 million reversal of its first-ever annual loss, its managing director telling Tribune Business it is targeting a "better year" for
SCOTIA'S $59M REVERSAL OF 'FIRST EVER NET LOSS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Scotiabank (Bahamas) exceeded its 2011 internal projections through an almost $59 million reversal of its first-ever annual loss, its managing director telling Tribune Business it is targeting a "better year" for
SCOTIA'S $59M REVERSAL OF 'FIRST EVER NET LOSS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Scotiabank (Bahamas) exceeded its 2011 internal projections through an almost $59 million reversal of its first-ever annual loss, its managing director telling Tribune Business it is targeting a "better year" for
‘Absolutely imperative’ Baha Mar doesn’t fail
BAHA Mar’s transformation into a sustainable mega-resort is an “absolute imperative” for the Bahamas and its economy, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive says.
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.
Gov't accounting switch 'fantastic'
The Government’s planned switch to an accrual financial reporting system has been praised as “fantastic”, a leading accountant arguing it will boost accountability and improve Budget planning.
‘Past desperation’ on vehicle title system
Bahamian auto dealers yesterday expressed hope that proposed Road Traffic Department reforms will ultimately result in a vehicle titling system, one telling Tribune Business its creation was “past desperation point”.
Lyford Cay Club in $17m shopping centre purchase
The Lyford Cay Club is moving to close a $17 million deal to acquire its old shopping centre from New Providence Development Company, with plans to convert it into a mixed-use retail, residential and marina project.
GROWTH FOCUS 'LATITUDE' VIA AML'S $10M PREF RESTRUCTURE
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor AML Foods says its latest preference share restructuring has given it "a tremendous amount of latitude" to focus on growth opportunities, having raised a further $4.28 million in capital and reduced dividend (inte
