Gov't targeting Standards Bureau 'within 12 months'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
VAT fears for private healthcare coverage
Doctors Hospital’s president yesterday said he was “very concerned” about the potential for Value-Added Tax (VAT) to increase healthcare costs.
Cruise lines warned Gov't over crime three months ago
Major cruise lines warned the Government almost four months ago that they were set to issue warnings to their passengers about the crime threat on New Providence.
Entertain your customer base
Humour is used in marketing all the time. Sometimes they get it right, and sometimes they bomb. By D’Arcy Rahming
Exiting Port chief: 'I delivered on all I went there for'
The Grand Bahama Port Authority's (GBPA) departing chairman last night told Tribune Business he had 'delivered on all the things I went in there for.'
Realtor 'gets aggressive' on $3.6m Windermere Club
A top realtor yesterday said he had decided to 'get aggressive' in trying to sell the renowned Windermere Island Club
Insurer: 30% of drivers'Not properly covered'
Bahamas First yesterday confirmed it will cease writing auto insurance 'cover notes.'
VAT fears for private Healthcare coverage
By NEIL HARTNELL
Construction 'on its knees'
The Government has been urged to mandate that all major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects engage local contractors.
Carnival's crime warning 'motivation' questioned
Questions have been raised over Carnival Cruise Lines' crime warning.
Employers, unions urged to abandon 'Victory scoring'
Employers and trade unions were yesterday urged to work together on labour legislation amendments.
Gov't urged: Bring Employment Act into conformity with NIB
A trade union leader yesterday urged the Government to amend the Employment Act's definition of 'wages' to bring it into line with the National Insurance Board (NIB).
Comito steps down at BHTA
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced that Frank Comito, its executive vice-president for the past 10 years, will be stepping down with effect from January 30, 2014, to pursue other opportunities.
Hope $29m deal sparks private island revival
A top realtor yesterday said he is hoping the $29 million sale of Children's Bay Cay will 'create some excitement' and spark an upswing in the private island market.
BTC targeting a year-end Evolution
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said yesterday that its 4G network will be upgraded by year-end to facilitate its Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology platform, which will generate high-speed data on mobile phones and data terminals.
