BEC bribe case: No party has 'corruption monopoly'
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) ‘bribe’ case proves “no one political party has a monopoly on corruption”, a leading businessman calling for such practices to be “stamped out”.
VAT exclusive pricing 'definitely way to go'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
How to adjust if tough times hit
Today we tackle a somewhat sensitive topic that most business owners and senior executives opt to ignore.
Hotels enjoy 'solid' New Year performance
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Customs readies for new tax initiatives
The Customs Department in Freeport has announced its readiness for various initiatives it will be enforcing in 2015.
BFSB readies 2015 Financial Summit
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB)-sponsored International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) will be held from February 6-8 at the Grand Lucayan in Grand Bahama.
Mass chaos on auto VAT border deferral
Last-ditch efforts by Bahamian auto dealers to secure the deferral of Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the border were surrounded by mass confusion last night, with several exposed to five-figure payments on multi-million dollar vehicle shipments.
Retailer 'makes moves' for Bay Street departure
A “fed up” retailer yesterday said she was making plans to leave Bay Street, describing the area as “a mess” following a Christmas shopping season in which business was down.
National debt now over $6bn
The Bahamas’ national debt breached the $6 billion threshold during the 2014 fourth quarter, with more than $200 million added to it in the preceding three months.
Gov’t told: Don’t place VAT blame on private sector
The Tax Coalition’s chairman yesterday predicted it would take 12-18 months to resolve most Value-Added Tax (VAT) issues, and urged government officials not to pin blame for the new tax’s effects on the private sector.
Attorneys: ‘Be on your toes’ on deeds recording change
Attorneys were yesterday warned to “be on your toes more” to protect clients involved in real estate deals, after the Government unveiled a policy initiative designed to maximise property tax revenues.
Revellers told: Get New Year's drinks in early with VAT
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Gov't told: Install fiscal 'safeguards'
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter
Use oil price decline for 'breathing space'
By NEIL HARTNELL
MARKETING REVOLUTION: The serious side to certification
I read an article the other day about how universities will soon be a thing of the past. The author’s reasoning was because so many jobs are largely dependent on skill sets that are now learned in a technical manner. So all that was required is certification in a particular skill set and employers would be satisfied.
