New Chamber chairman: 'I hope Myers' name cleared'
The Tax Coalition’s remaining chairman yesterday said it will continue to push for fiscal responsiblity and freedom of information despite Robert Myers’ resignation, adding that the Government was still placing too much focus on taxes.
The celebrity within your financial reach
When I was a child, I thought that if you owned a business you were automatically rich. And that if you appeared in the newspaper or television for something good, you were automatically famous and rich.
Gov't pension liability is a 'ticking timebomb'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Gov't unveils National Maritime Policy talks
By NEIL HARTNELL
NIB payouts to soon exceed contributions
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Atlantis signs on to Autograph Collection
The Atlantis resort has formally joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, and been added to the hotel stays that can be booked through Marriott.com.
Company changing road upkeep 'modus operandi'
Caribbean Pavement Solutions, a subsidiary of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies, has introduced a product to rejuvenate asphalt surfaces to this nation.
Bowe becomes Chamber chair
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has named Gowon Bowe as its new chairman, after accepting the resignation of his immediate predecessor, Robert Myers.
$358m penalty for fraud with Bahamas 'alter ego'
A US judge has imposed a $358 million fine on the perpetrators of an alleged multinational fraud that he found employed a BISX-listed firm’s subsidiary as its “alter ego”.
Commission targets repeal of Financial Provider Act
The Securities Commission is aiming to kickstart the process for drafting a replacement to the Financial and Corporate Services Providers (FCSP) Act before year-end, admitting it will be “challenged” to regulate so-called ‘cash for gold’ outlets.
Chamber chief: 'I won't give up on Oceania Heights'
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday pledged he would “not give up” his efforts to resolve the Oceania Heights dispute, as one of the development’s former owners renewed the verbal battle with his former clients.
$6.3bn developer shrugs off 'pot shots' on finance
The principal behind a proposed $6.3 billion development for east Grand Bahama yesterday shrugged off “pot shots” over whether he has the necessary financing, telling Tribune Business the funds are “sitting” in a Hong Kong bank.
Bank of Bahamas in ‘simultaneous’ AGMs
Bank of the Bahamas is aiming to hold annual general meetings (AGMs) for its 2013 and 2014 financial years simultaneously, as regulators yesterday pledged to address “gaps” and “grey areas” surrounding this issue.
Airline's Exuma cut back seasonal, not withdrawal
Silver Airways yesterday confirmed it is expecting to resume flights into Exuma in February 2015, adjusting its schedule to a seasonal service rather than a complete withdrawal as had been feared.
Crawfish yield off 30% from 'big hit'
Fishermen yesterday said the recent capture of two Dominican fishing vessels was proof the Royal Bahamas Defence Force could be effective in curbing poachers if given the necessary resources, as they revealed crawfish yields were down by up to 30 per cent.
