Consulting firm to spearhead small business 'needs analysis' survey
DESCRIBED as the singularly “most critical” component towards the development of a Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDA), a local management consulting firm is set to undertake a “Needs Analysis” survey of as many as 800 such businesses throughout The Bahamas.
Laing: New tax proposal must take Freeport privileges into account
THE implementation of any new tax system “has to take account” of the legal and economic privileges Freeport enjoys under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, a former Cabinet minister has warned.
Green energy scheme 'could save BEC $400m a year'
A UK-based renewable energy power and its Bahamian partners are touting a green energy technology proposal which seeks to ‘revolutionise’ the Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) existing electrical system and generate millions in annual cost savings for the country’s major electricity provider.
Gov't looks to launch excise stamp for tobacco products
Targeting a September launch of the new excise stamp for tobacco products, the Ministry of Finance is providing details of related regulations and procedures to educate manufacturers, vendors and purchasers of such goods to ensure a smooth and beneficial transition for all concerned.
Chamber calls for 'full articulation' of government national energy policy
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer’s Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday reiterated its call for “full articulation” of the Government’s National Energy Policy, noting that to initiate a request for proposals process (RFP) without outlining its national energy policy in advance is like “putting the cart before the horse”.
QC ready to mount lawsuit against the govt
A WELL-KNOW QC yesterday said he was expecting instructions “any day now” to mount a class action lawsuit against the Government over new taxes, adding that, “Everything Freeport is supposed to stand for, the Government continues to suck from it.”
NPIF reports 7.25% return year-to-date
THE New Providence Income Fund Ltd (NPIF) launched by Sterling Financial Group last January, has reported a year-to-date return of 7.25 per cent to its investors.
RBC Wealth Management appoints co-heads
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada, has announced the appointment of David Foster and Mike Adams as co-heads of the Caribbean business, based in Cayman and Barbados respectively.
Matters of mutual interest with Rubis
EXECUTIVES of Rubis Bahamas Ltd, the new French-based energy company that acquired Texaco last year, recently met with the Minister of Finance, Michael Halkitis, and members of his team to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Leading businessman calls for gov't to divest BEC controlling interest
A LEADING businessman and former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) director warned yesterday that country’s major electricity supplier would “never turn the corner” unless the Government divests its controlling interest.
BCCEC: ENERGY COSTS ‘A CRITICAL SITUATION’ FOR SOME FIRMS
THE cost of electricity for some businesses has become “a critical situation” according to Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employer’s Confederation (BCCEC) chief executive Edison Sumner who told The Tribune that for some companies, electricity costs were more than 20 per cent of their monthly return.
Bahamas 'an easy sell' for second home market
INTEREST in the Bahamas’ second home market has improved according to the principal of a Florida-based real estate consultancy firm, describing this destination as “an easy sell”.
New Bay Street marina developers hope to have it up and running soon
THE owners/developers behind the million dollar state-of the art Bay Street Marina hope to have it powered up soon, describing the development as an “anchor” in the city of Nassau’s revitalisation plans.
Power generation and distribution split 'the way to go'
THE Government’s plan to establish to separate entities for distribution and power generation was yesterday described as “the way to go”, a local renewable energy provider saying that “now is the time” for the Government to move toward its renewable energy power generation targets.
ART OF GRAPHIX: What kind of image are you looking for?
WHEN it comes to pictures, some people cannot imagine NOT taking advantage of the greater opportunities of RAW while others think any extra step is too much trouble, and are quietly satisfied with JPG, but my own biased opinion is that it is worth the try as the benefits are so great.
