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Economist backs spending cuts to end ‘major wastage’
A University of the Bahamas economist yesterday backed government spending cuts on the grounds there has been “a great deal of wastage”. Rupert Pinder, addressing a Rotary Club of West Nassau luncheon, said: “We cannot overemphasise the importance of economic growth. You can cut spending until the cows come home, but what is really going to put this economy on a strong footing is growth. I am a proponent for cuts in public spending because I think there has been a great deal of wastage.
Straw vendors suffer losses
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
DPM: Business Licence fee is ‘inherently unfair’
THE Government is examining how to adjust a Business Licence fee that the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday branded “inherently unfair” to firms with high turnover and low profit margins. K Peter Turnquest, who is also minister of finance, described as “misinformation” any suggestion that the Government has committed to the European Union (EU) that it will introduce a corporate tax or income tax.
Gov't awaits Kelly property proposal
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
Bahamas must get balanced tourism
The Bahamas must ensure it strikes the right balance between its cruise and stop-over business, the FNM's deputy leader reiterating that it provide a competitive and unique product.
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
‘Much work’ ahead over business ease
The Bahamas has “a lot of work to do” before it sees a dramatic improvement in the ease of doing business, the Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday, adding: “There’s just too much government bureaucracy.”
Big Game afoot for Bimini
THE Big Game Club on Bimini yesterday said its re-opening had sparked a number of new tourism opportunities on the island. The resort is continuing to build its own tourism-focused base in 2012, promoting its traditional water sports activities, along wit
