Government sets its sights on capital works projects
MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said the government will soon be able to embark on some of its capital works projects, as many of the major projects like the controversial New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) will be coming off the books.
Optimism over deal for air traffic controllers
THE AIR traffic controllers’ union is headed back to the negotiating table today, its president Roscoe Perpall telling Tribune Business that plans to ‘corporatise’ the air traffic service would be “progress” and would help alleviate a number of issues.
New ways to inspire economic growth in the Bahamas
KEY stakeholders from the private and public sector and society at large are expected to begin dialogue today on ways to enhance productivity and economic growth in The Bahamas at the launch of The Bahamas chapter of the Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF).
Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants' suspension lifted
THE Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (BICA/the Institute) suspension from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC/the Federation) has been lifted, BICA’s president announced yesterday.
Surge in business listings viewed on the web
AN online business search engine released figures yesterday which showed that some 900,000 business listings are viewed monthly since it was launched on 2009.
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It’s no secret, and it’s final: The Bahamas finished 2nd place behind Jamaica in the CARIFTA Games. Eight golds, 10 silvers and 13 bronzes totalling 31 medals.
Caves Heights "matches" 2012 unit sales
THE CAVES Heights development has already “matched” last year’s unit sales, its vice-president of sales and marketing telling Tribune Business that about $9 million had been generated from sales at the luxury ocean front condominium development so far this year.
Total private sector arrears show 2.3 per cent February decrease
TOTAL private sector loan arrears decreased by 2.3 per cent in February according to the Central Bank, with short-term (31-90 day) loan delinquencies falling by 8.7 per cent to $315.7 million.
Scotiabank lauches revamped "Scotia Professional Plan"
SCOTIABANK recently launched its revamped Scotia Professional Plan – a suite of flexible banking products created for professionals.
Bahamas to host regional FATCA workshop
THE MINISTRY of Financial Services is set to host a regional workshop on the United States’ Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) next week.
MARKETING REVOLUTION: The power of a printed newsletter
A friend of mine owns some funeral homes in America. So imagine my surprise when he told me that he puts out a regular written newsletter. Of course I immediately used the joke
June 1 deadline for decision on FATCA
THE BAHAMAS is working towards a June 1 deadline for a final decision on how it will approach the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder said yesterday, saying that ultimately this jurisdiction could come out “ahead of the competition”.
TUC president hits back at private sector on work permits
THE private sector’s uproar over the government’s work permit policies were described yesterday as “strange” and “regressive”, a union leader emphasising that Bahamians must be considered first for all available jobs.
NAD execs projects more than 24,000 arrivals in Easter
NASSAU Airport Development (NAD) executives projected more than 24,000 arrivals at the Lynden Pindling International airport this Easter holiday weekend during which The Bahamas played host to the 42nd annual Carifta games.
Rassin: Bahamas Medical Centre closer to breaking even
DOCTORS Hospital is about three to three and a half years away from diversifying its business mix into a 50/50 split between its current core and medical tourism, its president telling Tribune Business that the BISX-listed healthcare provider’s Bahamas Medical Centre was moving closer to breaking even.
