‘Big concern’ over Homeowners Bill
The FNM’s deputy leader yesterday warned the Government about the potential ‘unintended consequences’ of its Homeowners Protection Bill, expressing concern that it could further slow mortgage lending and the wider economy.
DNA chief demands proper VAT auditing
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday pressed the Christie administration for a proper accounting of Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue, accusing it of wasting monies on pet projects and those that had gone over-budget.
Family Island airports require $106m by 2022
Family Island airports need an immediate investment of $87 million to make them all compliant with international safety and regulatory standards, and help reverse economic stagnation and depopulation.
Govt got ‘strong message’ on Out Island airports three years ago
The Government was warned almost three years ago that most Family Island airports could not continue operating as they were, and that “significant attention” was needed to address multiple deficiencies.
Bran: $500m NHI impact is ‘peanuts’
National Health Insurance’s (NHI) near-$500 million impact on Bahamian GDP in 2040 was yesterday branded “peanuts” by the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader, who described the projections as “pure speculation”.
Baha Mar plans revive ‘elephant in the room’
Opposition politicians yesterday expressed concern that Baha Mar’s revised marketing approach had revived “the elephant in the room” over whether it will end up splitting the high-end tourist market with Atlantis.
Health insurance ‘pro-poor’ in NHI
Medical insurance will become “pro-poor” once the Government launches National Health Insurance’s (NHI) $100 million primary care phase, the scheme’s consultants have forecast.
SuperGreen Solutions: Sky is the limit on light savings
Does your home have dark spaces that you wish were brighter? Are you tired of turning on lights during the day? Would you like to add more light to your office while reducing your electricity bill?
Bahamas moving to close renewable gap
A Cabinet minister yesterday admitted that while the Bahamas may have been “slow out of the gate” on renewable energy, it was now moving aggressively to close the gap.
Bahamas ‘surely needs’ its Small Business Act
The Bahamas “surely needs” a Small Business Act to address the needs of local entrepreneurs, a local artisan and Cacique award winner believes.
Economy '$500m bigger in 2040' through NHI
Implementation of National Health Insurance’s (NHI) primary care phase now will make the Bahamian economy almost $500 million bigger in 2040, the scheme’s advisers are predicting, adding: “Better health equals better wealth.”
Baha Mar owner: Sarkis plan too 'narrow focused'
Baha Mar’s new owner yesterday said efforts to broaden its client base beyond the original developer’s “narrow focus” would not split the high-end visitor market with Atlantis to the detriment of both properties.
Nassau stopovers: 20 per cent didn't gain 'value for money'
One-fifth of stopover visitors say their Nassau/Paradise Island vacation does not meet ‘value for money’ expectations, research unveiled yesterday disclosed.
Govt urged: Privatise management of clinics
The Government was yesterday urged to privatise management of its 100 public health clinics by a key adviser to its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
Financial services eyes ‘closed Bar’, tax system change
The financial services industry was yesterday said to be in the “initial stages” of determining whether the Bahamas’ ‘no tax’ model and “closed Bar” provide the best platform for ensuring its survival.
