The Motivation to help you succeed
Graphic designers sometimes fall prey to procrastination. But procrastination is just one of the creative jinxes that prevent these artists from hitting their full potential. Equally, self-criticism and lack of creative energy are other self-inflicted obstacles that tend to present road blocks.
Bank pledges openness before AGM 'fireworks'
By NEIL HARTNELL
$8m project’s closure would be ‘felt throughout tourism’
“Delirious” environmentalists were celebrating yesterday after the Government’s bid to reinstate its Blackbeard’s Cay appeal was rejected, despite warnings this would threaten an $8 million project and job losses “felt throughout the tourist industry in Nassau”.
Nygard: Improper political dealing claims are ‘absurd’
Peter Nygard and his US attorneys yesterday slammed as “absurd” any claims that his dealings with the Christie administration have been improper.
Top realtor eyes 50% vacancy rate slash
A leading realtor yesterday said the vacancy rate in the ‘second tier’ commercial property market could be slashed by 50 per cent if his company is able to close another 50,000 square feet of leases “on the books”.
Auto dealers: Numerous VAT questions unanswered
BAHAMIAN auto dealers are still pushing for 11th hour Value-Added Tax (VAT) concessions, with the sector still raising numerous unresolved issues just two weeks prior to implementation.
Four 'serious bids' for key Bay Street property
Four “serious” bids have been submitted to acquire a Bay Street property vital to the revitalisation of Nassau harbour, a leading realtor yesterday disclosing that the sales process had reached “a critical, critical point”.
Unresolved VAT issues branded 'incredible'
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday said it was “incredible” that major Value-Added Tax (VAT) questions remained unanswered with just a fortnight left before implementation, as he expressed hope “catastrophe” would be avoided.
FML staffers in anti laundering workshop
The FML Group of Companies has begun educating staff on their anti-money laundering and terror financing responsibilities following passage of the Gaming Bill.
Don't be crippled by those critics
The old saying goes that “two heads are better than one, even if one is a fish head”. While this may create a laugh, there is a huge element of truth in it. So this column is all about how to deal with criticism when you are trying to take your product or service to the next level.
Arawak Homes gains new subdivision nod
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Water Corp union in 'double dip' protest
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Further financial sector shrink expected in 2015
The Bahamas Financial Services Union’s (BFSU) president said yesterday further job losses in the sector were likely in 2015.
Sir Jack ‘censored’ on Gov’t-slamming remarks
Sir Jack Hayward has hit out at his fellow Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) shareholder for ‘censoring’ his Christmas message, and eliminating all passages that slammed the Government over its approach to Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Freeport’s expiring tax breaks.
Judge tells Nygard: Produce ‘political donation’ videos
A New York judge yesterday denied a request by Peter Nygard’s attorneys that they not release 31 ‘whistleblower’ video files to his principal enemy, some of which allegedly show “financial donations to Bahamian politicians”.
