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Abaco's airport a 'definite turn-off'

Abaco’s economy could be poised for improvement if certain infrastructure issues are addressed, a realtor telling Tribune Business yesterday that the sate of the Marsh Harbour airport were a “definite turn-off” to new visitors.

Tax Reform Committee's creation is confirmed

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday confirmed the creation of a private sector Tax Reform Committee, which will seek to “constructively engage” the Government on its proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Renewed calls for Bimini EIA

ENVIRONMENTAL activists yesterday reiterated calls for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Genting’s multi-million dollar resort and cruise ship terminal investment on Bimini to be published, saying the island was in a “precarious state”.

Baha Mar 'contacts' over 10,000 recruits

Baha Mar yesterday said it was “more than satisfied” it will find the 5,000-plus full-time staff it needs from the Bahamian workforce, having already ‘contacted’ more than 10,500 persons in its expanding recruitment drive.

Is Fred Mitchell still in the Cuba mix?

WE HAD hoped that Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell would have faded into the shadows when the Cuban abuse allegations were transferred to National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage.

Girl, 13, raped - suspect arrested

POLICE are questioning a teenager in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl and a string of other serious offenses.

Swimmers hit the open water

More than 68 swimmers competed in Swift’s annual Open Racing Swim Championships at Silver Cay on Saturday.

Tax Coalition not out to 'kill VAT'

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC)proposed tax reform committee is aiming to bring “more leadership to the debate”, its chairman emphasising: “This isn’t a Coalition to kill VAT.”

Private sector in Tax Coalition talks

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is holding talks with industry associations over the formation of a ‘Tax Coalition’, Tribune Business can reveal, as a tool “to figure out what commerce needs to do” over Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Unwise to hold closed trial for Cuban beatings

WE COMMEND the Bahamas government that after three months of shadow boxing, sending up smokes screens and pretending that all’s well in paradise, they have at last admitted that something sufficiently serious must have gone wrong at the Carmichael Detention Centre in June to warrant an investigation.

VIDEO: Creating a 'safe zone' Over the Hill

HE’S been shot at least 18 times. He survived a shotgun blast to the chest and has buried many friends thanks to the gang violence that has rocked his community for years.

Deputy PM visits schools

DEPUTY Prime Minister and representative for Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador, Philip Davis visited each of the schools in his constituency to offer encouragement to students and teachers as well as to personally make a gift of a school backpack containing essential school supplies to every student.

Lady Pindling hears 'A Policeman's Story'

FORMER Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Thompson yesterday presented Deputy to the Governor General Lady Marguerite Pindling with a copy of his first book, ‘A Policeman’s Story,’ during a courtesy call at Government House.

Two men appear in court in connection with double murder

TWO men accused of having a role in a double murder that occurred in their community appeared in Supreme Court yesterday for a case management proceeding.

Service 'critical' to $2.6bn Baha Mar

WITH Baha Mar marketing itself as an “upmarket” adult resort destination, a senior executive yesterday said service excellence was “critical” to the brand’s long-term success.

Bidder infuriated over water plant open tender plan

The Government has decided to put the multi-million dollar Windsor reverse osmosis plant contract out to public tender, a move that was yesterday described as “a slap in the face” by one group with a long-standing interest.

New president of College must be Bahamian

“BAHAMIAN” is the must have qualification for candidates aspiring to become the College of the Bahamas’ 10th president in 16 years and “we’re very firm about that this time”, the head of the Advisory Search Committee said yesterday.

Sports in brief

THE Pressure Hot Batters defeated the Police Crime Stoppers 11-9 in seven innings on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Exuma Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series. The Hot Ballers won game one 6-5 on Thursday.

Briefly

DISCUSSING a wide range of labour issues, from the much talked about 7-day work week proposition, to the upcoming Tripartite Debate in Parliament, to the proposed privatisation of Bahamasair, Shane Gibson met with representatives of the Trade Union Congress last week.

Harbour Island set for banner real estate year

Harbour Island is set to record one of its best years in real estate, according to Robert Arthur, Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty’s sales associate.

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