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BEC losses 'won't exceed $22m', its chairman pledges

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) accounts receivables currently stands at $120 million to-date, its executive chairman yesterday estimating that the utility monopoly would suffer a loss of $20-$22 million for its current financial year.

New regulator's concern on disclosure compliance

The Securities Commission’s newly-appointed interim chief yesterday said he would “definitely focus” on whether publicly listed companies were meeting their legal requirements on the timely disclosure of material information.

VAT 'uncertainty' puts bank hires, projects on hold

A top banker has warned that the uncertainty created by the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT), and other government initiatives facing the sector, has caused institutions to place new hires and capital expansion projects on hold.

Small business Bill set for October tabling

The Government plans to table the long-awaited Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Bill when Parliament reconvenes next month, it was confirmed yesterday.

5,000 residences still lack power

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) executive chairman said yesterday that 5,000 residential customers remain without electricity, as he announced a two-week amnesty on further home disconnections.

Gov't 'confident' VAT deadline will be hit

THE Government remains “confident” that it will hit its July 1 target date for Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation, a Cabinet Minister yesterday disclosing that the draft law and regulations for the new tax should be released by end-September.

Sandals ramps up its training initiative

Sandals Emerald Bay has exploited the traditional low point in the tourism cycle to fully engage its Hospitality Training Programme (HTP), taking on 18 additional team members.

Designing the career path

Should a designer start their career in-house or forge ahead as a freelancer from the outset?

BISX chief: Rating Agency absence no 'Stumbling block'

While the capital markets “absolutely” need a credit rating agency, the Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) chief executive yesterday said its absence would not be “a total stumbling block” to his commercial paper ambitions.

Freeport fears VAT's 'Devastating effect'

Value-Added Tax (VAT) 'could have a devastating effect' on Freeport's economy by causing a contraction in consumer spending, an Opposition MP warned yesterday.

Deveaux returns to Commission

After a three year absence, Hillary Deveaux has returned to the Securities Comnmission as its interim executive director, replacing the recently-departed Dave Smith.

$200m project in building ramp-up

Construction activity is ramping up at the $200 million Palm Cay project, whose first condominium offering is close to being 100 per cent sold.

39 Shipyard staff get global certificates

Thirty-nine employees at the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) have received internationally-recognised certificates after completing various training programmes.

Bahamas on target for year-end 2014 WTO accession

A Cabinet Minister yesterday said the Bahamas was still on schedule to accede to full World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership by year-end 2014.

Industry selects captive scholars

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and the Insurance Commission of the Bahamas (ICB), through a selection committee, have chosen recipients for the two scholarships being provided for the Associates in Captive Insurance (ACI) designation.

Attorney passes compliance test

Attorney Wilfred Bain has passed the Chief Compliance Officer qualifying exam after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI).

GB Chamber: No tax rethink sign

By NEIL HARTNELL

Eight firms register for BEC joint venture

By NATARIO McKENZIE

'Too many companies left holding the bag'

By NEIL HARTNELL

'My $25k went from Bahamas To Wyoming'

By NEIL HARTNELL

Gov't targeting Standards Bureau 'within 12 months'

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Cruise lines warned Gov't over crime three months ago

Major cruise lines warned the Government almost four months ago that they were set to issue warnings to their passengers about the crime threat on New Providence.

Entertain your customer base

Humour is used in marketing all the time. Sometimes they get it right, and sometimes they bomb. By D’Arcy Rahming

Exiting Port chief: 'I delivered on all I went there for'

The Grand Bahama Port Authority's (GBPA) departing chairman last night told Tribune Business he had 'delivered on all the things I went in there for.'

Realtor 'gets aggressive' on $3.6m Windermere Club

A top realtor yesterday said he had decided to 'get aggressive' in trying to sell the renowned Windermere Island Club