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EDUCATOR GAINS HOTEL HONOUR

Recognising her longstanding support for programs that bring business and education together, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) has presented Sharon Ferguson, the Ministry of Education's education officer for career and technical education, with its ann

EDUCATOR GAINS HOTEL HONOUR

Recognising her longstanding support for programs that bring business and education together, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) has presented Sharon Ferguson, the Ministry of Education's education officer for career and technical education, with its ann

$10M PORT IPO SETS A BAHAMIAN RECORD

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Arawak Cay Port Development (APD) offering has set a Bahamian record by becoming the "most widely subscribed for IPO in the history of the Bahamian capital markets", Tribune Business was told yesterday, one of

IMF: FISCAL REFORM DELAYS MAY 'JEOPARDISE RECOVERY'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

IMF: FISCAL REFORM DELAYS MAY 'JEOPARDISE RECOVERY'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

IMF: FISCAL REFORM DELAYS MAY 'JEOPARDISE RECOVERY'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

IMF: FISCAL REFORM DELAYS MAY 'JEOPARDISE RECOVERY'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

IMF: FISCAL REFORM DELAYS MAY 'JEOPARDISE RECOVERY'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

$180M INVESTMENT FOR BORCO IN 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) parent company is planning to invest between $130-$180 million, more than half its total 2012 capital expenditure, in upgrading the Grand Bahama-based oil storage facilit

OIL EXPLORER UNVEILS 'BAHAMIANISE' PLAN

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A Bahamas-based oil exploration company's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is expected to be released for public consultation on January 23 next year, the company also unveiling plans to "Bahamianise" through

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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.

Freeport: Further uncertainty over VAT TIN demand

Fears are mounting that Freeport’s commercial environment is being further stifled by a new Customs edict that all Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licensees must obtain a VAT TIN number.

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Gov’t ‘ill-prepared’ on Bill amendments

An FNM MP yesterday slammed the Government’s failure to provide the Opposition with the 12 amendments to the Petroleum Bill before yesterday’s debate, saying: “It’s ridiculous the Government was so ill-prepared”.

Be ‘mad as hell’ with PLP, FNM

The Bahamian people “should be mad as hell” with both the PLP and FNM for placing the country in a position where it is being threatened with a downgrade to ‘junk’ status, the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader has charged.

GB Power urged: Don’t seek quick $25m recovery

Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) and its majority owner were yesterday urged not to target “the shortest period of time” to recover their $25 million in Matthew restoration costs from storm-devastated consumers.

FAMILIES EARNING UNDER $5K YEARLY INCREASE BY 83%

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The number of Bahamian households surviving on less than $5,000 per year has increased by an "alarming" 83 per cent in the past four years, Department of Statistics data shows, indicating the recession has most im

2,000 homeowners 'non-performing'

2,000 homeowners 'non-performing' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An estimated 1,500-2,000 Bahamian homes have mortgage loans that are more than 90 days past due, the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) told Tribune Business yesterday, with the se

NAD 'TEES OFF' ROUTES FORUM

The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) kicked off Routes Americas 2012 on the green. Executives from several airlines joined NAD's president and chief executive, Stewart Steeves, (pictured right of centre in blue shirt) for a golf event at the Ocean

NAD 'TEES OFF' ROUTES FORUM

The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) kicked off Routes Americas 2012 on the green. Executives from several airlines joined NAD's president and chief executive, Stewart Steeves, (pictured right of centre in blue shirt) for a golf event at the Ocean

BTC unveiling changes to directory assistance

BTC unveiling changes to directory assistance The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday unveiled plans to transform its 916 directory assistance calls service from July 1, 2012, with charges after the first three free calls said to be below