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Govt tax crackdown exposes ‘desperation’
The Christie administration’s much-trumpeted tax crackdown has exposed its “desperation” over the strained fiscal position, the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday charging: “The Government is broke.”
De-risk 'client migration' to benefit larger banks
Correspondent bank 'de-risking' could drive another wave of Bahamian financial services consolidation by sparking "client migration" to larger institutions, a former finance minister has warned.
Baha Mar casino hotel at '20 storeys' by year-end
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The casino hotel for the $2.6 billion Baha Mar project could "be as high as 20 storeys" by year-end, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with work on the core "superstructure" 50 per cent complete by that point.
'ENTHUSIASTIC' FAMILY ISLAND IPO RESPONSE
The Arawak Port Development Company (APD) said the response from potential Family Island investors to its $10 million initial public offering (IPO) had been enthusiastic, after its principals undertake a nationwide roadshow to tout the offering's prospect
'ENTHUSIASTIC' FAMILY ISLAND IPO RESPONSE
The Arawak Port Development Company (APD) said the response from potential Family Island investors to its $10 million initial public offering (IPO) had been enthusiastic, after its principals undertake a nationwide roadshow to tout the offering's prospect
'ENTHUSIASTIC' FAMILY ISLAND IPO RESPONSE
The Arawak Port Development Company (APD) said the response from potential Family Island investors to its $10 million initial public offering (IPO) had been enthusiastic, after its principals undertake a nationwide roadshow to tout the offering's prospect
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
Chamber chief says 'space for third mobile operator'
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce's chief executive believes "there is space for another mobile player", and is urging the Government to issue a third licence come 2019.
BRISTOL PREMIER'S 'BEST OF THE BEST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bristol Wine and Spirits is aiming to showcase "the best of the best" in its wine and spirits portfolio through next week's 'soft opening' of its one-acre Premier Cru venue on Gladstone Road, its president yesterd
PUBLIC SPENDING TO RISE 'LESS THAN 0.1% OF GDP' VIA WAGE FREEZE END
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Lifting the civil service wage freeze will increase public spending by a sum equivalent to "less than 0.1 per cent of GDP", the Government believes, its major difference with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Lifting the civil service wage freeze will increase public spending by a sum equivalent to "less than 0.1 per cent of GDP", the Government beli
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Lifting the civil service wage freeze will increase public spending by a sum equivalent to "less than 0.1 per cent of GDP", the Government beli
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Lifting the civil service wage freeze will increase public spending by a sum equivalent to "less than 0.1 per cent of GDP", the Government beli
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end
Public spending to rise 'less than 0.1% of GDP' via wage freeze end By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Lifting the civil service wage freeze will increase public spending by a sum equivalent to "less than 0.1 per cent of GDP", the Government beli
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) revenues could increase by up to $20 million per annum due to its owner creating "a critical link" between its Bahamian and US
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) revenues could increase by up to $20 million per annum due to its owner creating "a critical link" between its Bahamian and US
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) revenues could increase by up to $20 million per annum due to its owner creating "a critical link" between its Bahamian and US
Bahamas ranked in bottom three of finance centres
A FORMER Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chairman yesterday said a report that ranked the Bahamas a lowly 75th out of 77 global financial centres would "not impact" this jurisdiction's core private wealth management client base, adding that he was "more worried" about G-20 driven regulatory initiatives.
Tax crackdown: Govt hits 6,000 businesses, 5,000 property owners
The Government last night unveiled its promised crackdown on tax defaulters, promising to first pursue the largest, wealthiest delinquents - some 6,000 businesses and 5,000 high-end property owners.
'GET YOUR POUND OF FLESH IN THE CORRECT ABATTOIR'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading QC told homeowners embroiled in an ongoing battle with the developers of their $52 million project to "seek their pound of flesh in the appropriate abattoir", rather than trouble Prime Minister Hubert In
