Bank of Bahamas: 'PEP' loans less than 5% of total
Loans to politically-exposed persons (PEPs) “never” exceeded more than 5 per cent of Bank of the Bahamas’ total outstanding credit portfolio, its managing director says.
A survey that will test your company's life-force
Most agree that service quality in the Bahamas, specifically as it relates to to people, process and products, leaves much to be desired.
Baha Mar institute graduates 350 pupils
Three-hundred and fifty students from Baha Mar’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) graduated from the largest class in its history on Wednesday.
Port assists Technical Cadet Corp programme
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has made a contribution to the Technical Cadet Corp Programme (TCCP), which serves as a valuable extra-curricular activity impacting more than 100 students from 10 schools on Grand Bahama.
Airport operations return to normal
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Baha Mar in ‘multi-million losses’ warning vs. Breezes
Baha Mar has warned it would lose “hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses and lost revenues”, and employment for thousands of Bahamians would be delayed, if a rival Cable Beach resort is granted its injunction application.
‘Who’s driving this VAT bus?’
The Government has yet to appoint its Value-Added Tax (VAT) Comptroller even though there are just five weeks left before implementation, with the private sector and Opposition crying: “Who’s driving this bus?”
Central Revenue set-up ‘well before end-2015’
The Government’s Central Revenue Agency (CRA) will be operational “well before the end of 2015”, a senior official telling Tribune Business yesterday that it will be based on Carmichael Road.
'Hard push' for small business Bill by March
A well-known small business consultant says he will “push the Government hard” to pass legislation deemed vital to the sector’s growth prospects by March 2015.
Energy costs ‘killing our growth prospects’
Renewable energy sector representatives yesterday urged the Government to “give us a chance to prove ourselves”, the Chamber of Commerce describing reform in this industry as the Bahamas’ “single largest priority”.
ART OF GRAPHIX: The warning signs we receive from clients
Over the years, graphic and web designers have had the honour of listening to countless outrageous requests and stories from potential clients. Some we have laughed out loud over, and there were others where we had no choice but to walk into another room to avoid throwing the computer through a closed window. Yes, this is an accurate statement.
Cruise liner brings 300 on first Nassau voyage
A German-registered cruise liner brought more than 300 passengers to Nassau during its first voyage to the Bahamian capital.
Resort receives second successive gold award
The Sandyport Beaches Resort and Hotel has won another industry gold award, the highest acclaim achievable in RCI’s vacation exchange programme.
Minister: 'I can make good' on oil promise
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Downtown Nassau seeks Hilton owner meeting
By NATARIO McKENZIE
