Business Licensing is 'too convoluted'
THE Business Licence issuance and renewal process is “too long, too convoluted” and needs to be reformed, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman said yesterday.
Chambers conclave branded 'historic'
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is getting set to host the first National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce in the Bahamas.
Tax Coalition urges price control end
The private sector’s Tax Coalition has added its voice to those urging that Price Controls be abolished, warning that food store overheads would have increased by between 7.5-12 per cent under a 15 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT).
TV piracy settlement targeted this week
Satellite Bahamas and its principals, the Garraway brothers, are hoping to settle DIRECTV’s multi-million dollar piracy lawsuit against them by tomorrow, Tribune Business can reveal.
Chamber aims to 'flip the script' on South Florida
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman said yesterday he is hoping to “flip the script” on south Florida by helping Bahamian businesses to establish a physical presence there.
Lemon shark survival drops to just 26% on Bimini 'deforestation'
Research from a long-term study reveals that the year mega-resort construction in Bimini deforested almost half a lagoon’s mangrove shorelines, the survival rate of newborn lemon sharks plummeted to only 26 per cent.
Controversial financier makes South Ocean bid
A controversial Austrian businessman with a history of regulatory run-ins has emerged as the third, secretive bidder for New Providence’s South Ocean resort property, Tribune Business can reveal.
Bahamas suffers 40% UK visitor fall
The Bahamas suffered a 40.6 per cent fall in UK stopover arrivals in the six years to 2013, with a senior hotel executive expressing hope that London’s aviation tax cuts will have an “overarching positive impact” in reversing this trend.
Marine pilots accuse Port Authority over 'neglecting its duties'
Freeport’s marine pilots have accused the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) of “neglecting its duties as a regulator”, and will likely initiate a Judicial Review legal action if it fails to reactivate their Business Licence.
BTC eyes TV launch 'within next 12 months'
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the launch of its television product is “back on the agenda”, expressing confidence that the company would get it to market within the next 12 months.
Gov’t ‘very close’ on Walker’s Cay deal
The Government believes the purchase of Walker’s Cay, the northernmost island in the Abacos, could be sealed by June, with the Bahamas “back in play” as a top investment destination.
Town Meeting called for $39m North Abaco port
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) will tonight hold a Town Meeting to inform residents of its plans as it prepared to start construction on North Abaco’s new $39 million port.
Sol to retain Esso brand
SOL Petroleum (Bahamas) executives say it plans to build on an “incredible inheritance” and retain the Esso brand at its 40 service stations, along with its products.
Capital-ise on the market's potential
One sign of a healthy economy is a vigorous capital market. By that standard our economy, while not failing, is far from blooming. Our capital market, still in its infancy, is just beginning to do its job of mobilising the country’s financial resources for productive purposes. Government could make a quick decision to help, but will it?
$25m BORCO crash pilot at heart of Freeport dispute
The medical condition of the pilot whose tanker crashed into the Bahamas Oil Refining Company’s (BORCO) jetty, causing $25 million worth of damage, appears to be a key factor in the ongoing dispute threatening Freeport Harbour.
