WTO membership will aid blacklisting fight
THE Bahamas would be better able to defend itself against the European Union’s (EU) ‘blacklisting’ if it was a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member, this nation’s lead negotiator argued yesterday.Raymond Winder, addressing a Bahamas Chamber of
Gov't in $45m deal for Harbour Island
A $45 million Harbour Island resort development is expected to create 150 construction jobs and 70 permanent posts, it was revealed yesterday.The Government yesterday signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with 4 M Harbour Ltd for the redevelopment of the
Gov'ts signals 'go close your doors' on Bahamasair
A Cabinet Minister was yesterday said to have sent a “go close your doors” message to private Bahamian airlines by reaffirming unlimited government support for Bahamasair.Captain Randy Butler, Sky Bahamas’ chief executive, said Dionisio D’Aguilar’s c
Don’t panic - EU’s ban won’t last long
The Government was last night “optimistic” The Bahamas’ blacklisting will be “quickly reversed”, suggesting the European Union (EU) had ignored top-level pledges to meet its demands.
EU warning to Bahamas: Tax system ‘harmful’
THE Bahamas was warned in late January 2018 that its tax system is “harmful”, with the European Union (EU) demanding a detailed action ‘plan’ to remedy “deficiencies” within one month.
BAIC suffers NIB pay delinquency
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) “largely” failed to pay NIB contributions between 2012-2017 despite deducting these from employee salaries, it was revealed yesterday.
Bran: EU would blacklist Bahamas ‘no matter what’
THE DNA’s former leader yesterday accused Europe of being determined to ‘blacklist’ the Bahamas “no matter what” and force this nation to introduce a corporate income tax.
Gov’ts opponents: Did you ‘drop the ball’ on blacklist?
THE Government’s political opponents and financial industry executives yesterday questioned whether it had “dropped the ball” and provoked the European Union (EU) to deploy its “nuclear weapon”.
Chamber unveils new membership specialist
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has named Bianca Lee as its new membership specialist with effect from February 19.
Chamber names new membership liaison
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has named Nicole Burrows as its communications and membership liaison.
Bahamas urged: ‘Roll with punches’ over blacklisting
THE Bahamas must be “methodical” and not reactionary in response to the European Union’s (EU) ‘blacklisting’, a well-known accountant yesterday urging it to “roll with the punches”.
Tribune Radio names new sales manager
THE Tribune Media Group has appointed Kevin Darville to the role of sales manager at Tribune Radio Ltd (Radio House).
Bahamas “blacklisted” by European Union
The Bahamas has been “blacklisted” by the European Union - despite a last ditch effort this week by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Financial Services to ward off the move.
Minnis 'called out' on Schooner Bay
A BAHAMIAN businessman yesterday challenged the Government to demonstrate its support for local entrepreneurs after a new front erupted in his battle with a foreign developer.Glen and Tracy Kelly, who were previously evicted from their Crown Land far
Galanis ‘blindsided’ by Minister’s attack
A BAHAMIAN accountant yesterday admitted he was “blindsided” by the Minister of Housing’s attack on his firm’s integrity during the mid-year Budget debate.
