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FTX’s GoldWynn condos to be ‘absorbed at market value’
THE eight GoldWynn condo units newly-acquired by FTX’s Bahamian liquidators will be “readily absorbed by the market” when put up for sale, the project’s developer predicted yesterday.
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Fishermen ready to protest boat registration fee hikes
A senior fishermen yesterday asserted he has "no intention of paying" a more than eleven-fold increase in boat registration fees with the industry said to be ready to protest in Rawson Square over the hikes.
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‘Raise the bar’ call on permanent residency
A Bahamian realtor has renewed his call to raise the threshold above which foreign home buyers can qualify for permanent residency to $1m as part of a strategy to “take the strain” off raising taxes.
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ERIC WIBERG: Shipwrecks of The Bahamas – Highbourne Cay Shipwreck, Exumas, 1513 Iberian, Diego Miruelo, Ponce de Leon
THE night of Tuesday, September 23, 1513, was another boisterous one for a fleet of four heavily armed Spanish vessels returning from a mission to find Florida.
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Auto dealers optimistic 2023's 40% surge keeps momentum
A Bahamian new auto dealer yesterday voiced optimism that price stability and better availability will further boost sales in 2024 following a 40 percent year-over-year surge for the first 11 months last year.
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IAN FERGUSON: Strengthening business resolve in the New Year
The year 2023 is now officially history. We have walked into a brand new year - for some, a new fiscal year - where trying to find a proper footing and bearings is not the best position to be in. Good track and field athletes know their success often depends on how they start the race.
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Concerned with Mount Tabor pulpit
As I approach my 70th birthday this week, a milestone I greet with both gratitude and reflection, I find myself compelled to write to your publication for only the fifth time in my life. My words today are born not out of joy, but out of a deep sense of disappointment and concern for a community that has been an integral part of my life for over two decades – the Mount Tabor Church.
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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – The many benefits of a backyard garden
As we start out a new year and consider the various ways we could potentially live a more sustainable and successful life in the coming year, I want to take this opportunity to highlight the many benefits of backyard farming and growing fresh food in your own yard, home, or community.
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Man remanded after being charged with firing an assault rifle at three officers
A MAN is behind bars after he allegedly engaged police with an assault rifle last month near Grant Street before officers shot him.
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Bahamian music artist Canaan For Yah signs a deal with Epidemic Records
CANAAN Cunningham worked multiple jobs to make ends meet when he moved to Miami, doing sound engineering for artists, songwriting, and part-time work at TJ Maxx.
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Skydive company told to stop advertising its jumps
A skydiving excursion provider has been warned by the Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas (CAAB) to not advertise any jumps until given further approval.
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Man charged with possession of assault rifle, death threats
A MAN was sent to prison until the New Year after he was allegedly found with an assault rifle following a police-involved shooting near Grant Street over the holiday weekend.
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Prove services exports deserve VAT-free rating
Bahamian accountants must prove audit and other services they provide to financial services entities are “for purposes outside” the jurisdiction to obtain VAT-free treatment, the tax authorities have ruled.
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IAN FERGUSON: How companies can get into the Christmas spirit
Christmas is finally and officially here. A time of joy, celebration, food and festivities. The most effective and successful companies are continually finding ways to give back through corporate social responsibility as well as spreading Christmas cheer to employees. This week’s column focuses on some last-minute suggestions for how small businesses can participate in the holiday spirit.
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Ex-minister blasts ‘outrageous’ Business Licence audit fines
A former Cabinet minister yesterday slammed the “outrageous” fines for Business Licence audit non-compliance even as government officials questioned why there was so much private sector anxiety.
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‘Severe penalties’ fear on Business Licence audits
The Chamber’s newly-elected chairman last night voiced “serious concern” that firms may be exposed to “severe penalties” for Business Licence infractions due to inadequate time to ready for full audits.
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IAN FERGUSON: Young entrepreneurs to require these qualities
YOUNG entrepreneurs do not necessarily have a lot of work experience - either because they just graduated from college, or entered the job market for the first time and want to start a new business venture. The encouragement they often receive is to get a job and work towards gaining experience that will later inform their entrepreneurial pursuits. The truth is that an early start on the road to enterprise can also prove beneficial to youth in business.
