Bahamas moving 'to plan' on WTO joining
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Bahamas to sign Haiti trade deals
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
Individuals must act over evacuation plan
By Gamal Newry
Ex-president calls for lawsuit against BREA
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Baha Mar doubles Institute intake
Baha Mar has doubled enrollment in its Leadership Development Institute (LDI) to 395 students, six of whom have Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD).
Bahamas escapes PR damage from bonefish guide abuse
The Bahamas almost suffered a tourism PR blow after seven visiting sportsfishing journalists saw their guide verbally abused and intimidated by a fisherman engaged in illegal netting.
Union leader: BPSU deal undermines $350 minimum wage plan
A trade union leader has expressed concern that the minimum wage increase negotiated by the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) has set the bar too low for other Bahamian workers, telling Tribune Business: “That is unacceptable”.
Gov't 'contradicts itself' over BPSU industrial deal
The Government has “contradicted itself” over last week’s industrial agreement with the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU), a leading private sector executive saying its inflation “fears have been realised”.
IMF cuts Bahamas growth almost 50%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for the Bahamas by almost 50 per cent, prompting a leading private sector executive to warn: “The writing is being put on the wall”.
Union leader: NHI will end 'days of cook-outs'
A trade union leader is “definitely” backing the Government’s proposed National health Insurance (NHI) scheme, stating: “The days of cook-outs are over”.
End business 'apathy' over Gov't onslaught
The private sector is being urged to shake off its “apathy” and ensure the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has the financial war-chest to “push back against any unsustainable and irresponsible” government policies.
Palm Cay marina gets top reviews
Palm Cay Marina & Beach Club says its 194-slip marina is getting positive reviews from visiting yachtsmen on a website that is the tripadvisor for the boating world.
'Happier than hell' if job growth came from private sector
A senior private sector executive said he would be “happier than hell” over the reduced 14.3 per cent unemployment rate, as long as the drop resulted from private sector rather than government hires.
Umbrella union cannot back 'inequitable' VAT
A leading trade union body says it cannot support 7.5 per cent Value Added-Tax (VAT) as proposed because it is inequitable, while agreeing that the Bahamian taxation system needs reform.
Broker's liquidators seek $1.5m asset release delay
The liquidators for an insolvent Bahamian broker/dealer are rushing to obtain a Supreme Court Order to prevent the release of Cdn$1.516 million to six of its former clients.
