Florida firm collects ‘significant sum’ in local property taxes
A FLORIDA-based company yesterday said it had collected “a considerable sum” in outstanding Bahamian real property taxes amid concerns over the Government’s hiring of a foreign firm.
Double-digit lay-offs likely as a result of 4 RBC branch closures
MORE double-digit job losses are likely at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) after it last night announced the closure of four branches, including a pull-out from Andros and Long Island.
Fears property tax damage ‘irreparable’
ATTORNEYS and realtors yesterday expressed fears that much of the damage caused by the Government’s property tax over-billing is “irreparable” for Abaco and other Family Islands.
Exchange controls relaxation pressure ‘not unmanageable’
THE Central Bank yesterday said the latest exchange control relaxations will “not pose unmanageable pressures”, as it moved to ease the import burden for merchants.
Farmer: Import ban is ‘make or break’
A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”
Farmers chair: Import block ‘too late’ for many
THE Farmers United Association’s (FUA) chairman yesterday said the Government’s decision to temporarily restrict pepper and tomato imports was “too late” for many, even though he backed the move.
Farmer: Import ban is 'make or break'
A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”Christopher Pinder, one of the owners of Abaco-based 5 Star Farms, a maj
Farmers chair: Import block 'too late' for many
THE Farmers United Association’s (FUA) chairman yesterday said the Government’s decision to temporarily restrict pepper and tomato imports was “too late” for many, even though he backed the move.Dennis Cates, proprietor of Cates Farm and Petting Zoo,
Water Corp’s two-page deals ‘not good enough’
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s water supply contracts are “not good enough”, its chairman revealing many consist of just a two-page Letter of Acceptance.
'All hands must be on deck' for joining the WTO
THE Bahamas must resolve all its ‘ease of business’ weaknesses before joining the WTO, the Chamber’s chief executive warned yesterday, as he issued an “all hands on deck” call.Edison Sumner told Tribune Business that acceding to full World Trade Orga
Airlines 'abandon' routes to hackers
BAHAMIAN commercial airlines have effectively abandoned some routes to illegal ‘hackers’, a senior executive yesterday saying he wanted promised regulatory ‘crackdowns’ to turn into action.Captain Randy Butler, Sky Bahamas’ president and chief execut
Margaritaville named as brand for $250m Pointe
The Pointe development next to downtown Nassau’s British Colonial Hilton property will be flagged by the Margaritaville brand inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett, it was revealed yesterday.Margaritaville Holdings, in a statement, said it would become th
PM touts Bahamas' 'reliable electricity'
THE Prime Minister described the Bahamas as having a “constant and reliable electricity supply of North American standards” as he sought to ‘sell’ this nation to technology investors.Dr Hubert Minnis’s speech to the Austin Technology Council and Texa
Construction job fair sees 'on spot hiring'
MORE than 800 persons attended last weekend’s construction industry job fair, with the Director of Labour yesterday confirming that some were hired “on the spot”.While he did not have hiring numbers available up to press time, Robert Farquharson desc
Bank fee protesters take case to the Central Bank
AN advocacy group protesting against commercial bank fees yesterday took its issues to the industry regulator, calling on the Central Bank and Government to intervene and protect consumers.The small group, Citizens Against Bank Exploitation (CABE), l
