Baha Mar: Morgans is 'still part of plans'
Exuma’s February Point project is aiming to hire a further 120-140 persons when construction work ramps up within the next two months, its owners yesterday telling Tribune Business the project was “moving a little faster than we anticipated”.
Weekend Relays the way for marketers
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
Abaco 'thrilled' at airport's opening
ABACO businesses yesterday said they were “thrilled” at the opening of the new Marsh Harbour airport, one noting that the new terminal would likely facilitate more direct flights and create greater economic benefits.
Scotiabank donates to Training Centre
Scotiabank (Bahamas) has made its annual donation to the Training Centre for the Disabled to assist with student text books, visual aids, field trips, uniforms, start-up kits and special apparatus for disability.
Western NP real estate's 'record breaking' pace
Real estate sales in western New Providence have hit “a record-breaking pace”, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with one prominent development having found buyers for $21 million worth of property in just seven-eight months.
Budget to 'remove fiscal uncertainty'
The 2014-2015 Budget will likely eliminate “a lot of the uncertainties” surrounding the schedule and details of tax/fiscal reform, a top Ministry of Finance consultant yesterday warning there could be “no retreat” from change.
Bimini developers face $2.4m loss if 2-week dredge halt
Resorts World Bimini yesterday alleged it will suffer a “minimum” $2.352 million loss if the Privy Council-ordered bar on dredging remains in place until June 4.
Heads of Agreement deals 'against good governance'
Heads of Agreement deals struck between the Government and major foreign developers are “contrary to good governance”, a well-known QC said yesterday, because they enable statutory permitting processes to be bypassed.
'Citizenship should be earned, not paid for'
A developer believes the Bahamas does not need an Investor Citizen programme because permanent residency is sufficient, adding: “Citizenship should be earned for who you are, not what you pay.”
Realtor's team visit Baha mar sales centre
Mario Carey Realty’s (MCR) sales team and staff have visited Baha Mar’s new Residential Sales Preview Centre, located in the Royal Blue Golf Clubhouse. This facility structure will also include a restaurant and sports and souvenir shop when the resort opens in December.
Minister champions Bahamas to hundreds of travel agents
The Minister of Tourism championed the Bahamas and the Caribbean before a 400-strong Los Angeles crowd featuring some of North America’s top travel agents.
'Significant' economic impact from the Relays
Bahamian organisers behind this weekend’s World Relays yesterday said that while initial figures were still being compiled, they expected to meet their targets through a “quite significant” economic impact.
Retail federation praises Gov't on tax co-operation
THE Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) has praised the Government for its willingness to work with the Tax Coalition and adopt its recent study into policy considerations, adding that fiscal and tax reform required “buy-in” from both the public and private sector.
$15m shopping complex awaits larger tenants
A Bahamian credit union yesterday said it was hoping its $15 million Abaco shopping complex will be fully leased within “a couple of months”, as all 11 smaller units in the complex have been “completely taken up”.
Retail chief: Bahamas 'would accept' 5% VAT
The Bahamas “would accept a 5 per cent VAT with no exemptions” and 100 per cent enforcement of all other taxes, Super Value’s owner believes, predicting that the Government will now “relaunch” its preferred reform model.
