Bank legal chief passes the test
Pasche Bank & Trust’s legal head, Thamara Saunders-Munnings, has passed the Canadian Chief Compliance Officer qualifying exam after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI).
Airline's $4m spend hinging on US pass
A leading aviation executive yesterday said the success of his latest $4 million investment depends heavily on whether the Bahamas retains Category 1 status with the US, with federal inspectors due back in this nation today.
'Changing landscape' doubles realtor's foreign web share
A well-known realtor yesterday said international visitors had more than doubled their share of ‘hits’ on his website, after he expanded into the luxury market within the last six months.
BORCO owner confident on $25m recovery
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company’s (BORCO) owner is optimistic that it will recover the full $25 million in damage caused when a ship collided with one of the Grand Bahama-based facility’s jetties.
'No reason to delay' renewable energy until 2014
There is “no reason” for the Government to delay decisions on renewable energy proposals until 2014, a leading proponent yesterday calling for it to reintroduce the recently-withdrawn tender for Family Island project.
Cable closes first Florida acquisition
Cable Bahamas yesterday confirmed it had closed one of its four Florida acquisitions, purchasing US Metropolitan Telecom for $23.256 million.
Gov't seeks meeting with other Feb Point purchasers
FREEPORT – The Government wants to meet with all shareholders in the group seeking to purchase Exuma’s February Point development prior to giving final approval to the $8.3 million deal.
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Gov't to revamp BIA into 'vibrant investment promotion vehicle'
MINISTER of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle said the Government was moving on its plans to revamp the Bahamas Investment Authority into a “vibrant investment promotion vehicle”, telling Tribune Business that an economic development approach was critical to the survivability of small and medium enterprises.
BREA CHIEF: DEMAND FOR HOME OWNERSHIP STRONGER THAN EVER
THERE is “absolutely no question” that affordable housing is a challenge on New Providence according to Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) and Arawak Homes President Franon Wilson, who told this newspaper the demand for home ownership was “stronger than ever”.
Gov't looking to wrap up February Point deal
THE Government appears to be set for one final wrap up meeting before moving to approve the $8.3 million purchase of Exuma’s February Point.
Palm Cay sees significant interest in condo offering
A $200 million eastern New Providence development has seen significant interest in its recently launched condo offering, its sales and marketing director telling Tribune Business that despite the traditionally slow summer period, the development had seen “a good amount activity” in lot sales and reservations for its condo product.
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HG Christie Ltd. gets exclusive agreement on first class properties
THE New Providence Development Company Ltd (NPDCo) has announced it has awarded HG Christie Ltd, The Bahamas exclusive affiliate for Christie International Real Estate, an exclusive agreement on a selection of first class properties in three of its prime developments.
Laing: VAT timeline 'not doable'
THE Bahamas must develop a tax structure “that suits us” according to an ex-FNM Finance Minister, who said that the Government should “rethink” its plan to introduce a 15 per cent Value Added Tax in mid-2014.
