EU blacklist over end May ‘at latest’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said the Government "trusts" the European Union (EU) will remove the Bahamas from its 'blacklist' by May 2018 at "the latest".
National Cyber-Crime Strategy critical to underpin ‘tech hub’
THE Bahamas must develop a National Cyber-crime Strategy otherwise its plans to become a ‘technology hub’ will be “gravely affected”, the Attorney General’s Office has warned.
Scooter, jet ski operators shrug off US warning
BAHAMIAN jet ski and scooter rental companies yesterday said the latest US crime alert had not dampened what one operator described as an “exceptionally good” Spring Break.
Airport upgrade promise called ‘dream come true’
THE Government’s promise of improved airport facilities represents “a dream come true” for Long Island, its MP yesterday branding it as key to sparking an economic revival.
Key US markets up 15% for Easter peak
Tourism bookings from the Bahamas’ key US markets are up 15 per cent for the peak Easter period, a Cabinet minister yesterday urging businesses to “work harder” at exploiting this growth.
Work permit increase ‘rationale’ questioned
THE Chamber of Commerce’s labour head yesterday said he did “not understand the rationale” for raising work permit fees, amid warnings it will not reduce Bahamian unemployment.
Bahamas must ‘leverage’ EU listing into opportunity
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “leverage” the European Union’s (EU) ‘blacklisting’ and reposition itself as an international business centre based on ‘physical presence’.
Sarkis: ‘No good cause’ to halt my $2.25bn suit
Sarkis Izmirlian says Baha Mar’s contractor has “no good cause” to seal the $700 million deal that is central to its demand that his $2.25 billion fraud lawsuit be halted.
Gov’t urged to join Morton Salt appeal
THE Government was yesterday urged to join a Privy Council appeal against Morton Salt, amid fears it will “alter the very existence of collective bargaining agreements in the Bahamas”.
PI condo targeting May finish after $50m spend
A revitalised Paradise Island condo project is targeting early May for second phase completion, having been transformed from a stalled eyesore via its new developer’s $50 million investment.
Gov’t hires consultant to review BIA systems
THE Prime Minister yesterday revealed that the Government has selected a consultant to review the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA) and its investment policy framework.
Government mulls the Headquarters Encouragement Act to attract tech firms
THE Prime Minister yesterday said the Government was mulling a Headquarters Encouragement Act to entice technology firms and start-ups to domicile their head offices in the Bahamas.
Put Tripartite Council to work, parties urged
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday urged the National Tripartite Council’s stakeholders to avoid grandstanding and “put the council to work”.
Labour chief hits out on Tribunal ruling enforce
THE Government’s top labour official yesterday described the Industrial Tribunal’s inability to enforce its own judgments as “one of the biggest disappointments”, along with the “frustrating” reluctance of employers to “show up” for conciliation meetings.
Work permit increase 'rationale' questioned
THE Chamber of Commerce’s labour head yesterday said he did “not understand the rationale” for raising work permit fees, amid warnings it will not reduce Bahamian unemployment. Peter Goudie, head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Conf
