Standards Bureau introduces food codes
A CODE of practice for food hygiene that will govern all businesses and individuals involved with food preparation in the country is among the first three standards set to be adopted and implemented by the Bahamas Bureau of Standards, its director said yesterday.
Gomez expects change in Canadian banks stance on webshop proceeds
THE Bahamas’ gaming legislation contains far more “rigorous” protection measures to curb money laundering, State Minister for legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday, noting that the Government was confident that in time the Canadian banks would see the industry as one in which they could profitably engage.
Ocean Club reveals renovation plans
THE One & Only Ocean Club’s historic Hartford Wing is set to undergo major renovation with the planned enhancements set to “raise the bar” on ultra-luxury in The Bahamas.
Ferguson: Act enforcement key to union recognition
GREATER enforcement of the Industrial Relations Act is needed for employers to come to the table and negotiate once a union has received recognition, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) leader said yesterday.
Online company incorporation 'imminent'
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said yesterday that the Registrar General’s office expect to “imminently” announce its online company incorporation service, adding that the the registry was moving on its way to becoming World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) standard.
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HAVE you ever used a product or a piece of software that knocked your socks off? And is it a safe bet to say that it not only worked great, but the design packaging looked great as well?
TUC leader urges fight for industrial agreements
TRADE Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson yesterday urged all unions in The Bahamas to get “in order”, accusing employers of finding the most minute points to frustrate workers and delay negotiations.
Bowe: Private sector VAT concerns should be 'a priority'
THE Government should, as a matter of priority, address the private sector’s outstanding concerns over Value-Added Tax (VAT) as a sign of respect for the government/private sector relationship, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation chairman said yesterday.
Progress on drones regulation earns praise
THE Government was yesterday praised for moving “swiftly” to seek to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in The Bahamas, having now posted its draft regulations to govern their use.
Webshops expand to be 'too big to fail'
THE Free National Movement deputy leader yesterday said that he was concerned about the expansion of web shops ahead of the issuance of licences, suggesting that they were being set up to be “too big to fail” and must have government tacit approval.
Wilchcombe: ‘Baha Mar demand key to flights expansion’
NASSAU and Paradise Island still need an additional 100,000-seat increase in airlift capacity within the next three to four months to satisfy the demand for all of the current hotel properties and those set to come on stream according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
Turnquest says VAT has improved compliance habits
VALUE-Added Tax (VAT) has been a “blessing in disguise” for many local small businesses according to a leading small business consultant, noting that such businesses have effectively been forced into better accounting practices and financial management.
Tourism minister: Industry must improve on quality of service
THE Bahamas must look to improve its quality of service within the tourism sector or face losing its competitive edge according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe, who warns “we can’t rest on our laurels.”
Broker ‘acted in good faith’ on $400m fraud
A BISX-listed company’s principal, and its main broker/dealer subsidiary, are demanding that a US federal lawsuit against them be dismissed because they “acted in good faith and did not receive ill-gotten profits” from an alleged $400 million financial fraud.
Solar bids: Offers for 50% greater supply already in
The Government already possesses proposals that will generate 50 per cent more solar energy than what is being targeted via the Carbon War Room (CWR) tender, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
