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Revived Mortgage Plan may assist ‘over 1,000’
The Government yesterday unveiled a revised Mortgage Relief Plan it believes could assist “upwards of 1,000 delinquent borrowers”, via a 20-25 per cent cut to monthly loan payments.
Airline's 18% fee cost rise in three years
Airline's 18% fee cost rise in three years By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading Bahamian-owned airline yesterday said its fee costs had increased by a cumulative 18 per cent over the past three years, saying the charges levied by various a
Getting new staff totally on board
Getting new staff totally on board By Ian Ferguson When an individual begins a relationship with an organisation for the first time, there are some high expectations that circulate in the minds of these employees. Likewise, the company has some high hop
Getting new staff totally on board
Getting new staff totally on board By Ian Ferguson When an individual begins a relationship with an organisation for the first time, there are some high expectations that circulate in the minds of these employees. Likewise, the company has some high hop
Drug wholesalers yet to feel PHA’s 20% spend rise
Major Bahamian pharmaceutical wholesalers last night said they were yet to feel the benefits of the Public Hospitals Authority’s (PHA) 20 per cent ‘local’ spending increase, with two reporting a decline in government sales this year.
BTC to complete Abaco cell overhaul in mid-May
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is set to complete its wireless system overhaul on Abaco and the northern Bahamas by mid-May, giving customers improved cellular service, including faster speeds for downloads and browsing on smart phones.
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
Baha May delay’s 50% cut to growth
Baha Mar’s delayed opening could potentially slash 50 per cent off the Bahamas’ 2015 economic growth forecast, a well-known businessman has warned.
$60m project 'hits the pedal'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An eastern New Providence real estate development is set to take its full capital investment to $60 million by year-end, after its weekend 'open house' produced a "phenomenal turnout" of 400 visitors and five prop
$60m project 'hits the pedal'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An eastern New Providence real estate development is set to take its full capital investment to $60 million by year-end, after its weekend 'open house' produced a "phenomenal turnout" of 400 visitors and five prop
LANDFILL SOLUTION REMAINS 20-30MW WASTE-ENERGY PLAN
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Government is still targeting a waste-to-energy plant that could produce 7-10 per cent of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) installed capacity as the 'end game' solution for the Tonique Williams-Darl
$150M TRUST URGED TO RESCUE HOUSING MARKET
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Government was yesterday urged to invest $100-$150 million into a Foreclosure Trust as a way to solve this nation's mortgage/housing crisis, a well-known businessman telling Tribune Business that the returns g
The art of leadership
The art of leadership By Ian Ferguson As we prepare ourselves as a nation to select our political leaders for another term in office, the Chamber Voice begins a series on Leadership. Leadership is probably best defined as the ability a person has to bui
The art of leadership
The art of leadership By Ian Ferguson As we prepare ourselves as a nation to select our political leaders for another term in office, the Chamber Voice begins a series on Leadership. Leadership is probably best defined as the ability a person has to bui
The art of leadership
The art of leadership By Ian Ferguson As we prepare ourselves as a nation to select our political leaders for another term in office, the Chamber Voice begins a series on Leadership. Leadership is probably best defined as the ability a person has to bui
DON'T SETTLE FOR A SURVIVAL 'RUT'
By Ian Ferguson A paradigm is defined as a mindset or pattern of behaviour that appears to be the established norm. A paradigm shift, though, is the force driving individuals and organisations out of that prevailing mindset, propelling them towards a bri
OUTRAGE OVER UK'S 8% 'AIRLIFT TAX' RISE FOR THE CARIBBEAN
Caribbean hoteliers yesterday expressed outrage over the UK's decision not to change its Air Passenger Duty (APD) banding structure, with the 8 per cent increase set to be imposed from April 2012 increasing airlift (access) costs to the Bahamas for Europe
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean Caribbean hoteliers yesterday expressed outrage over the UK's decision not to change its Air Passenger Duty (APD) banding structure, with the 8 per cent increase set to be imposed from April 2012
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean Caribbean hoteliers yesterday expressed outrage over the UK's decision not to change its Air Passenger Duty (APD) banding structure, with the 8 per cent increase set to be imposed from April 2012
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean
Outrage over UK's 8% 'airlift tax' rise for the Caribbean Caribbean hoteliers yesterday expressed outrage over the UK's decision not to change its Air Passenger Duty (APD) banding structure, with the 8 per cent increase set to be imposed from April 2012
