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Baha Mar bidder’s ‘hands are tied’
Sir Sol Kerzner and his partner have replied that “our hands are tied” over a Baha Mar bid because they have not been provided with enough information to make an informed offer.
National Hall of Fame Induction set for National Sports Heritage Week Ceremony set to be held at Government House
By BRENT STUBBS
Ex-civil service union boss: I urged pension reform two decades ago
A FORMER union leader says he recommended that civil service pensions be made contributory almost two decades ago as financial analysts warned “it’s all coming home to roost” over a forecast $3.5bn hole.
RICHARD COULSON: VAT 'gaps' spark public resistance
At last we have it: The Government’s recently published ‘Summary and Explanation of the Draft Legislation’ is a solid, workmanlike summary of the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime.
TOUGH CALL: Taxation and representation
Outside of ZNS and other PLP circles, the outrage over tax dodging politicians and officials has been visceral as the government pursues a big increase in the average citizen’s tax burden to reduce its fiscal deficit.
BOB yet to convince over future ‘viability’
Bank of the Bahamas’ recently-announced restructuring plan has yet to convince one outspoken shareholder, who says it provides little reassurance “on the viability of the bank”.
A COMIC'S VIEW: It’s payback time for our less than glorious leaders
THE word of the week, my friend, appears to be ‘payback’: Prime Minister Christie lamented on it, Bran McCartney endorsed it and ‘Butler and Sands’ prepared for it.
Businesses exposed to VAT penalties by employee fraud
Businesses must beware employees exposing them to Value-Added Tax (VAT) penalties by committing fraud, a well-known accountant urging that they enhance their internal controls.
Businesses exposed to VAT penalties by employee fraud
By NATARIO McKENZIE
‘Nothing to show’ for $2bn borrowing
The Opposition’s finance spokesman believes the Christie administration has “nothing to show” for more than $2 billion in borrowing since assuming office in 2012.
Realtor sees private island sales uptick
A leading Bahamian realtor has seen a strong pick-up in private island sales this year, revealing that a $29 million deal for a private cay in the Exumas is set to close imminently.
Cash claims ‘PLP only’ job policy
FNM chairman Darron Cash is accusing the Christie Administration of having a “PLPs only need apply” philosophy following the appointment of Arinthia Komolafe as managing director of the Bahamas Development Bank.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: PLP misplaces its belief in Bahamians
LET’S be frank and honest and agree that, by all signs and indications, the governing Progressive Liberal Party has swung into campaign mode in anticipation of the 2017 general election.
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Urban Renewal pledges to spend extra $10,000 on repairing veteran’s home
AN extra $10,000 worth of repairs will be invested in the home of a World War II veteran seemingly forgotten during a previous cycle of the Urban Renewal Commission’s Small Home Repairs programme.
Baha Mar ruling delayed to 2016
NEW developments concerning the stalled Baha Mar resort prompted stakeholders yesterday to ask a Supreme Court judge for an adjournment of a winding-up petition until February 2016.
Baha Mar interest like ‘beauty parade’
A Bahamian QC yesterday likened buyer interest in the $3.5 billion Baha Mar property to “a beauty parade”, while its former developer was left distinctly unimpressed by the latest winding-up petition adjournment.
NHI rhetoric ‘putting sparks on dry tinder’
A well-known physician has slammed the “dangerous” rhetoric the Government is now employing to sell its National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, and accused it of “putting sparks on dry tinder”.
Salina Point without electricity, phones for at least four days
THERE was no communication with Salina Point, Acklins, for at least four days due to the devastation from Hurricane Joaquin, according to member of Parliament for MICAL V Alfred Gray.
Minnis ‘never intended to undermine volunteers’
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that he never intended to undermine the efforts of volunteers and private groups engaging in hurricane relief when he urged Bahamians to donate to the Red Cross and its verified partners.