IAN FERGUSON: Perfecting the skills granted for working
MUCH has been said and written about unlocking the motivation to accomplish great things in the workplace. We often talk about the external motivators, and how both employers and employees must consistently find stimuli that will propel them to great
Gov't, banks agree committee on fees
THE Government and commercial banks yesterday agreed to create “a working committee” to examine the industry’s fees and charges, although few details were released.Dion Foulkes, minister of labour, told Tribune Business that all parties present had a
Exuma leads growth via 14% stopover increase
EXUMA is experiencing the fastest growth rate of any multiple-island destination in the Bahamas, with its 46,000 stopover arrivals year-to-date representing a 14 increase.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, told the 10th Exuma Bu
Increased web shop taxes not ruled out
The Deputy Prime Minister has not ruled out new or increased taxes for web shops, saying the Government had to consider sector integrity as well as revenues.
Gov’t unveils ‘fast track’ work permits
THE Government yesterday unveiled a ‘fast track’ process, targeted at specific industries, that will allow top foreign executives to enter the Bahamas without possessing work permits.
Landfill tender eyes December launch
PRIVATE sector offers to take over New Providence’s landfill will be “unfettered”, a Cabinet minister yesterday saying the bidding process was expected to launch this December.
Gov’t hailed over Freeport’s ‘20-year tax regime certainty’
FREEPORT’S private sector yesterday hailed the Government for “delivering 20 years of tax regime certainty” with its plans to repeal the Christie administration’s controversial actions.
Attorney delighted ‘licensees not held hostage’ on taxes
A Freeport attorney yesterday expressed relief that the Government had not sought to “hold the licensees hostage” over the 20-year ‘blanket’ extension of their tax breaks.
Environment Ministry faces ‘legislative gap’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government needs to “close the legislative gap” and establish the Ministry of Environment in law, enabling its Minister to introduce Bills when necessary.
Web shop gaming impact is a lottery
An Exuma businessman examines the impact of gambling’s proliferation, and what can be done to control it
ELECTIONS have consequences. The Free National Movement (FNM) won the recent election, so Prime Minister Hubert A. Minnis and his Cabinet must now make decisions.
Homeowner Protection Act must be 'fair to all'
The Government plans to review the Homeowners Protection Act to ensure it “is fair to all concerned” following industry complaints, the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed.K P Turnquest told Tribune Business that the Minnis administration plans to co
Aliv gets 13,000 ports at 'accelerated pace'
THE Bahamas’ second mobile provider yesterday predicted it will complete its nationwide roll-out “well ahead” of target, having attracted 13,000 subscriber ‘ports’ at an “accelerating pace”.Damian Blackburn, Aliv’s chief officer, told Tribune Busines
BPL chair warns Bahamians: ‘No pain, no gain’
REFORMNG Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) may cause “pain” for Bahamians, its chairwoman yesterday warning that its $600 million legacy debt and liabilities “cannot be ignored”.
Baha Mar liquidators decline extension for Breezes land transfer
BAHA Mar’s secured creditor wanted liquidators to remain in place until the land swap with SuperClubs Breezes is completed - a request they were reluctant to comply with.
Bahamas has ‘ways to go’ on Gov’t Board governance
THE Bahamas “has a ways to go” in ensuring Government Boards are staffed by suitably-qualified persons, a prominent accountant said yesterday.
