Minister wants increased penalties for poaching
THE MINISTER of Agriculture and Fisheries yesterday said he was pushing to “stiffen” penalties levied against illegal poachers, noting that the Defence Force needed to be “sufficiently equipped” to tackle the issue.
PHA Board rift 'costs taxpayers thousands'
The Board battle at the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has cost the Bahamian people several hundred thousand dollars, with its $48.3 million bond issue left sitting unclaimed in a bank account for over two months.
Super Value chief fearing $12m VAT, licence cost rises
Super Value is bracing for a $1 million per month cost increase from Value-Added Tax (VAT) and other fees, its owner warning that the Government’s fiscal reform plans will “wipe out the food retail industry”.
Domestic centre to position nation as 'dispute innovator'
The private sector is hoping that plans to launch a domestic arbitration centre this year will position the Bahamas as “one of the innovators” in the Caribbean, and prevent companies throwing money “into a black hole” legally.
Wilson: Minnis to get 'day in court' on BTC
A key member of the Government’s Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) negotiating team has pledged it will investigate how Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) became involved in the privatisation process when it was not among the original bidders.
Doctors chief calls for healthcare to be VAT 'zero rated'
Doctors Hospital’s president has called for healthcare to be ‘zero-rated’ rather than ‘exempt’ under the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT), arguing that it is already “too late” for the Government to meet its July 1 implementation target.
Gov't urged: 'Redirect energies' following BTC
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has urged the Government to “redirect its energies” to more pressing issues, now it has resolved the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) deal behind it.
Being careful when serving two masters
In every sector of our corporate environment, moonlighting has become a consistent mainstay, with many persons enjoying the benefits of receiving two and three salaries at any one given time.
Chamber moves on education plans
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has unveiled a nationwide campaign to launch its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) mentorship programme, promoting its initiatives and VAT education in partnership with the Ministry of Finance.
BORCO designates 36 staff 'safety stars'
Some 36 Bahamas Oil Refining Company International (BORCO) workers have been recognised as safety stars, after the company last year launched a Safety Star Programme geared towards improving ‘safety culture’.
Resorts see minimal impact via US storms
Nassau resorts have reported that bookings and occupancy levels have only been minimally impacted by severe winter storms which have slammed the northeastern US, and resulted in a record number of flight cancellations.
Sandyport resort gains top award
Sandyport Beaches Resort and Hotel has won the RCI Gold Crown Resort award, the highest of the three RCI designations that are largely determined by vacationers’ comments.
Resort celebrates upgrade completion
One of Harbour Island’s best-known resorts is launching a two-week special under the theme of ‘Let’s Get Physical.’
Fiscal rule 'timing' critical for Bahamas
The Bahamas should wait until after its upcoming reforms to impose a ‘fiscal rule’, a former finance minister agreeing that it could impose “discipline” on the Government’s Budget.
Scotiabank to minimse outsourcing lay-offs
SCOTIABANK (Bahamas) yesterday announced plans to “centralise’ some of its Bahamian back office functions into its Trinidad & Tobago hub, and is attempting to either avoid or minimise staff lay-offs as a result.
