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Alvernia Crusaders defeat Bahamas Select side, 5-2
THREE years ago, coach Bill Bonewitz and his Alvernia Crusaders women’s soccer team blanked the Bahamas select side.
Bahamas is Caribbean's top tourist market share loser
The Bahamas has lost the greatest tourism market share of any Caribbean nation in the post-recession years, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has revealed, with this nation ranked as the region’s most expensive.
Bank pledges openness before AGM ‘fireworks’
Bank of the Bahamas executives yesterday pledged they would be “upfront” and detail “everything” about its future plans, amid suggestions there would be “fireworks” from disgruntled shareholders at tonight’s annual general meeting (AGM).
Gov’t share already ‘embedded’ in oil explorer’s licence
The Government yesterday unveiled plans to “maximise” its revenue share from oil exploration activities, although it is unclear whether its increased take will apply to the current licensee.
Bank pledges openness before AGM 'fireworks'
By NEIL HARTNELL
Auto dealers: Numerous VAT questions unanswered
BAHAMIAN auto dealers are still pushing for 11th hour Value-Added Tax (VAT) concessions, with the sector still raising numerous unresolved issues just two weeks prior to implementation.
The cost of VAT
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Expert educators to visit the Bahamas next year
THE Alumni Associations of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in The Bahamas has announced that Michael Hemesath, president of Saint John’s University and Mary Hinton, the newly-appointed president of the College of Saint Benedict will visit The Bahamas early next year.
Bahamas embraces 'all enemies' of smooth VAT implementation
The Bahamas has embraced “all the enemies” of a smooth Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation, a top QC warning that the Government’s failure to provide consistent, clear answers was helping to foster “negative” public attitudes.
BISX-listed fund 'bit disappointed' on tenant search
By NEIL HARTNELL
VAT guidance notes undermine core financial sector policy
The Government’s “inconsistent” Value-Added Tax (VAT) positions are threatening to undermine core financial services policy objectives, a top QC warned yesterday, threatening a loss of competitiveness and high-value business.
CIBC: Bahamas worst for ‘bad’ mortgages
CIBC’s top Caribbean executive yesterday revealed that the “magnitude” of non-performing home loans in the Bahamas was “greater than anywhere else” in the region, this nation accounting for 50 per cent of the bank’s ‘bad’ mortgages.
Ryan’s employer: Financial sector’s ‘great opportunity’
Ryan Pinder’s new employer believes the Bahamas has “a tremendous opportunity” in financial services if it is innovative, with its current recruitment drive intended to position the institution “for the next 20 years”.
Borderline decisions - control or mayhem?
As Britain gears up for a General Election less than five months away, the thorny subject of immigration has taken centre stage again with prime minister David Cameron announcing new measures to deter the rising numbers of people seeking to settle there.
The sky ain't falling
I write in response to The Tribune’s editorial dated December 9, 2014, under the heading, “A failed economy and no accurate information.”
Bank of The Bahamas: Just so many unanswered questions
When you don’t trust your government, you constantly and effortlessly think of all the new reasons why you shouldn’t. And, once you’re on this road, there’s no turning back.
Smith: Mitchell's comments are a farce
HUMAN rights activist Fred Smith said yesterday that recent comments from Immigration and Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell about the government’s immigration policy were “a farce” and “not based in reality.”
Shareholder outrage over ‘no change’ BOB
Bank of the Bahamas shareholders yesterday reacted with outrage over the decision to nominate the existing Board of Directors for re-election, one demanding: “Where does the buck stop?”
Pastor calls on web shops to keep staff
DR Philip McPhee, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Dr Philip McPhee yesterday called for web shop bosses to “act in good faith” and find “constructive ways” to keep their workers employed.
Young Man's View: Little festive cheer and goodwill for Bahamians
When one considers the recent crime wave and other national aliments afflicting our country, it is becoming patently clear that the wheels are coming off.
