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Obama: the man unveiled

THE speech may have been directed to a domestic United States audience, but in its boldness, its frankness and its inspirational quality, it was a speech to the citizens of the world.

Politicians don’t understand business

OVER the weekend, we had an interesting, but troubling talk with two businessmen. One was particularly concerned by the confusion being caused in the business community, which had resulted in the sudden – and unexpected – drop in business.

Bimini 'high water mark' for EIA woes

Bahamians were yesterday urged to draw a line in the sand over how Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are conducted.

Businesses warned over VAT 'excuses'

By NEIL HARTNELL

External reserves off $100m from end-2012

The Bahamas' external reserves are down almost $100 million from year-end 2012, indicating that foreign currency inflows are not occurring at a fast-enough rate to replenish them.

Tribute to a mother's love

THERE ARE no cards, gifts or material merchandise that can fully express the love a child has for their mother, but Mother’s Day provides an occasion to honour mother’s in the best way possible. Several women share their experiences with Tribune Woman.

Is the Bahamas slipping backward?

“IT JUST ain’t fair!” grumbled one woman. Tossing her head in the air and shaking a threatening finger. “Isn’t it so!” remarked the other, seemingly in total agreement, but also agitated about something.

Team Bahamas set for under-17 Centrobasket tourney

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation looks to field another qualifying junior national team at the Centrobasket level.

Bahamian rising star shines on legendary stage

BEFORE hitting the stage at the Apollo Theater in New York two weeks ago, Bahamian rising star Kamilah followed in the pattern of famous performers Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Lauryn Hill and rubbed the legendary tree stump.

Work permit proposals 'not firm policy'

A Cabinet Minister yesterday sought to “clarify” the seemingly new hard-line work permit stance, telling Tribune Business it was “not a firm policy” and no final decision on it had been taken by the Government.

'Stroke of genius' cuts Gov'ts GB subsidy 60%

The Government will be able to cut its annual $18 million subsidy of Grand Bahama’s tourism industry by 60 per cent through the Reef Village re-opening, a Cabinet minister yesterday describing the deal as “some stroke of genius”.

Business calls for 20-day work permit decisions

Private sector leaders yesterday urged the Government to “commit” to making decisions on work permit applications within 20 days, as one of their predecessors warned two Cabinet Ministers to “be very, very careful” about the signals being sent to investors.

Albany's 'rock and roll' via 72% Marina unit sales

Albany’s developers yesterday said there was a “possibility” its high-end Marina Residences could be sold-out by summer 2013, telling Tribune Business this could trigger further expansion after achieving $400 million in real estate sales to-date.

Government must be held accountable for public spending

SINCE THIS government has come on the scene, it has stumbled from one sink hole into another. Nothing seems to be going right, because there is no planning, no co-ordination, and, as we have said before, each cabinet minister seems to have his own agenda and his own game plan.

VAT to cut auto gross profits 8%

Bahamian auto dealers plan to introduce labels that will allow consumers to compare current prices with those post-VAT implementation, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with buyers warned to brace for 4-5 per cent increases at least.

‘Fireman’ sets his focus on IAAF World Indoors

With his second annual Invitational cancelled due to the unavailability of the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, quartermiler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown has turned his attention to regaining his international glory at the IAAF World Indoor Championships.

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