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Colina Holdings profits 'moderated' at $5.6ms

Colina Holdings profits 'moderated' at $5.6ms BISX-listed Colina Holdings (Bahamas) last night said it achieved "moderated" net income of $5.6 million for its 2011 financial year, as its performance was impacted by the slow economy and cut in the Bahamia

Road project borrowing to strike $206m

Road project borrowing to strike $206m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Both the Government and Opposition PLP yesterday effectively attempted to blame the other for the poor management and huge cost overruns impacting the controversial New Prov

Nassau world’s 5th most expensive city for hotel vacations

Nassau’s was yesterday ranked as the fifth most expensive city in the world for hotel accommodation, a finding that will further raise concern that this nation is slowly pricing itself out of the global tourism market.

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

NEXT GOV'T 'CANNOT IGNORE' TAX REFORM

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The next Government cannot "ignore the need" for tax reform and moving towards a sales/Value Added (VAT" tax regime, the minister of state for finance telling Tribune Business there was still "a reasonable enough

Receivables over three times' Water Corporation target

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Just how far the Water & Sewerage Corporation has to go to achieve financial viability has been highlighted by several key financial performance indicators, which show it currently enjoys a -44 per cent operating

Cable produces 37% profit rise

Cable produces 37% profit rise Cable Bahamas yesterday unveiled a 37.4 per cent net income increase to $6.339 million for the 2012 first quarter, up from $4.614 million during the same period in 2011. The growth was driven by a 23.5 per cent revenue rise

PHA exceeds bond target with $26-$27m

The Public Hospitals Authority's (PHA) $25 million bond issue closed slightly oversubscribed, its financial advisers estimating that between $26-$27 million has been raised from investors.

BAHAMAS 'UNAWARE' OF FINANCIAL 'WATCH LIST' PLACEMENT

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A government minister last night said the Ingraham administration "was not aware of any international concerns" relating to the Bahamian financial services industry, after reports surfaced that this nation had bee

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.

FINCO non-accruals strike 11.84% mark

FINCO non-accruals strike 11.84% mark By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (FINCO) saw its non-performing loans increase by less than 1 per cent or $519,000 during the first quarter of its 2012 financial year, hitt

FINCO non-accruals strike 11.84% mark

FINCO non-accruals strike 11.84% mark By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (FINCO) saw its non-performing loans increase by less than 1 per cent or $519,000 during the first quarter of its 2012 financial year, hitt

Tax break may help 41,000 homeowners

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said more than 41,000 homeowners could benefit from the Government’s decision to waive real property tax arrears for owner-occupied homes valued at less than $250,000.