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‘Writing was on the wall’ on PharmaChem close
A Grand Bahama businessman says he is “not surprised” that PharmaChem Technologies will cease operations tomorrow as the “writing was on the wall” from a few years prior.
Cleaning firms in 'ebbs and flows'
Cleaning and janitorial services firms are receiving business in "ebbs and flows”, one company said yesterday, adding that private contracts in place before the pandemic have kept it s
Chamber: ‘No time to celebrate’ for new Govt
There “isn’t much time to celebrate” for the incoming government, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive said yesterday, urging it to “hit the ground immediately” with the Bahamas’ fiscal position requiring urgent attention.
Turnquest defends Oban deal
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest yesterday urged Bahamians not to be fooled by the “noise” surrounding the proposed $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility, stressing the government would not allow any project that is not environmentally sound.
$8K PER MONTH LOSSES CLOSE GB'S 'FAVOURITE EATERY'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A well-known Bahamian businessman yesterday told Tribune Business he had closed "Freeport's favourite restaurant" because it had been losing between $6,000-$8,000 per month for the past two years, adding that rent
$8K PER MONTH LOSSES CLOSE GB'S 'FAVOURITE EATERY'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A well-known Bahamian businessman yesterday told Tribune Business he had closed "Freeport's favourite restaurant" because it had been losing between $6,000-$8,000 per month for the past two years, adding that rent
Ten web shop operators have applied for licences
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday confirmed that ten web shop operators have submitted requests for proposals in their bid to obtain a gaming house operator’s licence and will now undergo “strict scrutiny” from the Gaming Board in order to operate legally in the country.
Protesters demand stiffer laws to protect children, vulnerable citizens
CIVIC groups Bahamas Against Sexual Violence & Child Abuse and Rise Bahamas took to Rawson Square yesterday demanding stiffer laws to protect the nation’s “children and vulnerable citizens” a week after a man was sentenced to five years in prison for the rape of six-year-old girl.
COB warns students of VAT on tuition
WITH the implementation of value added tax only six weeks away, the College of The Bahamas is advising students of how the 7.5 per cent tariff will affect their bills in the next semester and beyond.
Pintard slams PLP on tax - but govt says FNM signed up to it
THE Office of the Prime Minister and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard traded volleys yesterday after the government released its green paper on corporate income tax options.
Berry Islands hail new airport as ‘huge step up from shack’
BERRY Island businesses yesterday hailed their new airport as a “huge step up” that promises to revive the tourism economy.
UK diplomat: ‘Just not true’ that US cheaper
The UK’s top diplomat in The Bahamas says it is “just not true” that US goods and services are automatically cheaper due to the tariff-eliminating trade agreement between London and Nassau.
Financial institute may end in-person classes
The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS) executive director yesterday said she was “encouraged” by the number of professionals seeking to upgrade their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carnival suffers 50% Gov’t subsidy slash
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival yesterday confirmed that its government subsidy has been cut by 50 per cent compared to 2016, with organisers reaffirming that they are “moving speedily” towards privatisation of an event now in its third year.
Eleuthera Chamber chief warns over infrastructure
Eleuthera’s infrastructure must keep pace with foreign direct investment, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning, with a study of its needs required “as soon as possible”.
Macedonia wins titles
Macedonia won the title in both the 15-and-under and 19-and-under divisions, while Men of Vision took the men’s crown as the Baptist Sports Council pulled the curtain down on its 2013 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.
Russia airlift in January 2014 start
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday that he was not alarmed by the drop-off in 2013 first-half air arrivals, and pledged that 2014 would be a “banner year” for airlift.
PRISON MANUFACTURE OF LICENCE PLATES BEGAN AT END OF MAY
THE manufacturing of vehicle licence plates by inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services officially began last month, Minister of Transport and Local Government Frankie Campbell said yesterday.Mr Campbell, during his contribution to
Bahamas escapes PR damage from bonefish guide abuse
The Bahamas almost suffered a tourism PR blow after seven visiting sportsfishing journalists saw their guide verbally abused and intimidated by a fisherman engaged in illegal netting.
Insurers ‘compared apples with oranges’ on NHI cost
The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) was yesterday accused of “comparing apples with oranges” over its estimates of National Health Insurance’s (NHI) total costs, a key government adviser suggesting it was resistant to “dramatic but necessary change”.
