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NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

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Renewable energy firm 'sidelined' by BEC on tender

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A renewable energy provider has told Tribune Business it felt "sidelined" by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) decision to close its open bidding process and then subsequently sign an agreement with Ocea

HOPE 8.7% FISCAL DEFICIT DECLINE A 'SUSTAINABLE TREND'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A former finance minister yesterday expressed hope that the 8.7 per cent decline in the fiscal deficit for the 2011-2012 Budget year's first quarter represented the start of a "sustainable trend", even though the

BREAK FINANCIAL 'STATUS QUO' VIA 23% GDP GOAL

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The financial services industry's direct GDP contribution could grow to 22-23 per cent within five-seven years if the Bahamas was bold enough to break with the "status quo" position it has maintained for the past

SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR $270K ROUTE INVESTMENT

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Sky Bahamas expects to start seeing a return on its $270,000 investment in building its Marsh Harbour-West Palm Beach route in three months' time, telling Tribune Business it cost Bahamian-owned airlines twice as

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.

Real property tax compliance 'higher than in the past'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Real property tax compliance is "higher than in the past, that's for sure", a government minister telling Tribune Business yesterday that new administration/enforcement measures would "yield" improved collection r

Liquidation reforms to give nation advantage

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Reforms to the Companies Act's liquidation regime that deal with assets held in trust are "very progressive" and give the Bahamas a competitive advantage over its main Caribbean international financial centre riva

CROWN-ING MOMENT FOR OUR LAND REFORM

Food/water, energy, land and human capital are the four resources that all countries require not only for economic development but also their mere existence. These resources are so valuable that I have coined the term 'Essential National Assets' to collec

CROWN-ING MOMENT FOR OUR LAND REFORM

Food/water, energy, land and human capital are the four resources that all countries require not only for economic development but also their mere existence. These resources are so valuable that I have coined the term 'Essential National Assets' to collec

CROWN-ING MOMENT FOR OUR LAND REFORM

Food/water, energy, land and human capital are the four resources that all countries require not only for economic development but also their mere existence. These resources are so valuable that I have coined the term 'Essential National Assets' to collec

CROWN-ING MOMENT FOR OUR LAND REFORM

Food/water, energy, land and human capital are the four resources that all countries require not only for economic development but also their mere existence. These resources are so valuable that I have coined the term 'Essential National Assets' to collec

CROWN-ING MOMENT FOR OUR LAND REFORM

Food/water, energy, land and human capital are the four resources that all countries require not only for economic development but also their mere existence. These resources are so valuable that I have coined the term 'Essential National Assets' to collec

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

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

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BAHAMAS TO BECOME 'CRUISE NO.1' IN 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas is expected to "exceed" and surpass Cozumel as the Caribbean's leading cruise destination if it maintains its current growth rate, the minister of tourism said, with 2011 stopover visitors to this nati

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Broker clients want right to sue for $25

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Clients of a failed Bahamian broker/dealer are seeking a Supreme Court order that would assign them the right to sue those deemed responsible for their collective $24.5 million loss, fearing they may lose forever