Neil Hartnell must be on vacation this week. For the last two days the Business news has been below the standard we have come to expect from the Tribune....smt
Malcolm showing his PLP colors as usual. Sit back and watch the ship of state get right sized and turned in the right direction. The 40 year drunkin sailor spending party is over.
The money spent on the NPIP was the best ting that ever happened for the roads in Nassau. Inspite of the inconveniences and business failures and cost over runs while the project was in progress the results were well worth it. The writer was accused of micro manageing every thing in his government but if micro management gets timely results for the government money, then that is what may be needed today. ..Nice historical perspective.of the NPIP
**"New vehicles valued at $50,000 or less, and with an engine size between 1.5 litres and two litres, will enjoy a 20 percentage point drop in their excise tax rate from the existing 65 percent to 45 percent".**
This should apply to ALL cars comming into the country NEW and those less than five years old and also remove the 200 mileage limit.
Why is Baha Mar not unionized ?????. What does the Chinese owners and management have to do with not allowing the 6000 plus employees at that property to join the bhcawu ???? Their is power in numbers. Any strike vote and possible strike would convince the hotel Employers that Bahamians are serious people and will not accept the elimination of prior benefits.
realitycheck242 says...
Neil Hartnell must be on vacation this week. For the last two days the Business news has been below the standard we have come to expect from the Tribune....smt
On Consultant: We've waited too long for Small Business Act
Posted 12 June 2019, 3:26 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Malcolm showing his PLP colors as usual. Sit back and watch the ship of state get right sized and turned in the right direction. The 40 year drunkin sailor spending party is over.
On INSIGHT: A balanced budget doesn’t mean a lot when there’s no food on the table
Posted 3 June 2019, 5:20 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Failure as a politician, Failure as a Business man, Give the youth a chance. SMT
On Wilchcombe wants GB seat in next election
Posted 3 June 2019, 3:40 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
The money spent on the NPIP was the best ting that ever happened for the roads in Nassau. Inspite of the inconveniences and business failures and cost over runs while the project was in progress the results were well worth it. The writer was accused of micro manageing every thing in his government but if micro management gets timely results for the government money, then that is what may be needed today. ..Nice historical perspective.of the NPIP
On Projects were never meant to influence an election
Posted 30 May 2019, 5:47 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
you can Blame that one on the PLP
On DPM: The era of political favours is now finished
Posted 30 May 2019, 4:41 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
agreed
On DPM: The era of political favours is now finished
Posted 30 May 2019, 4:38 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
In this age of wire transfers...Travelling to collect cheques would raise eyebrows
On Former banker was not told he was under an internal investigation
Posted 30 May 2019, 4:11 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
**"New vehicles valued at $50,000 or less, and with an engine size between 1.5 litres and two litres, will enjoy a 20 percentage point drop in their excise tax rate from the existing 65 percent to 45 percent".**
This should apply to ALL cars comming into the country NEW and those less than five years old and also remove the 200 mileage limit.
On Auto industry to 'pick up steam' through tax cut
Posted 30 May 2019, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Duty was reduced on new cars 2.0L size engine from 65% to 45% which was great But Why put A 200 mile stipulation on the mileage for the cars... SMH
On Auto dealers hope for budget change
Posted 29 May 2019, 2:34 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Why is Baha Mar not unionized ?????. What does the Chinese owners and management have to do with not allowing the 6000 plus employees at that property to join the bhcawu ???? Their is power in numbers. Any strike vote and possible strike would convince the hotel Employers that Bahamians are serious people and will not accept the elimination of prior benefits.
On Hotel workers in strike ballot
Posted 28 May 2019, 6:39 a.m. Suggest removal