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BEC targets GB expansion

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) executive chairman yesterday revealed it was exploring the possibility of servicing East End in Grand Bahama, adding that there was “excess” generating capacity in Abaco to do so.

'Be sensitive over $465m Gov't borrowing'

The Government and private sector must be “sensitive” to prevent the former’s planned $465 million borrowing over the next 12 months from ‘crowding out’ other capital markets fund raisings, a top investment banker has warned.

'Full throttle' on 75% time cut for deeds recording

The Registrar General’s Department is aiming to slash the time required to record deeds and documents by more than 75 per cent, with the Bahamas bidding to break into the world’s top 10 for ‘ease of doing business’.

BTC attacks Cable's 'double rate subsidy'

INAGUA was described yesterday as an “eco-tourism hub”, with the Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) executive chairman telling Tribune Business the organisation had prepared a draft plan for the number and types of jobs that could be created via nature-based experiences there.

Inagua's 'eco tourism hub'

INAGUA was described yesterday as an “eco-tourism hub”, with the Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) executive chairman telling Tribune Business the organisation had prepared a draft plan for the number and types of jobs that could be created via nature-based experiences there.

ART OF GRAPHIX: Design methods to blast away stress

If you ask what is the most important key to happiness or contentment, aside from peace within, I would have to say avoiding stress and negativity.

Companies registry upgrades to boost Asian penetration

Online incorporations at the Companies Registry will give the Bahamas “much more of an upbeat message” to use when it begins “concentrated” efforts to penetrate the Asian financial services market in 2014, Tribune Business was told yesterday.

Cabinet to decide FATCA approach by next week

The Cabinet will decide by next week how the Bahamas will comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), with the financial services industry preferring the Model One Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).

Firm offering energy audits

A BAHAMIAN business consultancy is offering “energy audits” for Bahamians looking to acquire residential solar solutions.

Student chefs to show 'Flare'

Student chefs are busily preparing their plantains for battle in Island Flare’s third annual Food Fight.

AML Foods raises $11k for charities

AML Foods has raised 11,000 for Hands for Hunger in New Providence and the Grand Bahama Red Cross’s Meals on Wheels Program.

Digicel urges mobile termination re-think

A cellular operator beating on the door to invest in the Bahamas has urged regulators to introduce mobile call termination rates prior to the sector’s liberalisation, arguing it will “enhance competition” when it arrives.

Port in 2.5% tariff rate rise forecast

The Arawak Cay port’s tariff rates are expected to increase by 2.5 per cent per year from 2016 onwards, it has been revealed, matching the Bahamas’ long-term inflation rate.

US prison 'terror' behind financier's guilty plea deal

Bahamas-based financier, Derek Guise Turner, claims he only pled guilty to fraud after being “terrified beyond measure by the barbaric conditions” that existed in his US prison.

'Significant' ruling defines manager staff

A leading unionist yesterday described as “very significant” a ruling in which the Court of Appeal changed its mind, as it helped to define who was a ‘managerial’ employee.

First-time buyers: 50% losing Stamp Tax break

The Government may have disqualified 40-50 per cent of the first-time home buyer market from obtaining Stamp Duty exemptions on their purchases, a leading attorney warned yesterday.

Minister pushes skills training

A Cabinet Minister used a panel discussion at the Caribbean Growth Forum’s regional workshop to press the case for education and skills development.

MARKETING REVOLUTION: Putting logos in perspective

I recently read a great article on Fastcodesign.com that, I think, puts logos in the proper perspective.

Energy, security are IDB's Bahamas focus

The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) president yesterday said areas such as energy and citizen security were among the bank’s priorities in its 2014-2017 Bahamas country strategy.

BTC can 'equal' $807m Macau unit

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) majority shareholder believes the company can be developed into “a world class service” provider equivalent to its Macau business, which it sold last week for $806.8 million.

PM talks to IDB on 'new life' in Inagua

PRIME Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday he had held discussions with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) over providing financial assistance to help bring “new life” to Inagua as an island destination, capitalising on its wildlife resources.

‘Critical’ to halt bush medicine exploitation

THE Bahamas’ genetic resources, particularly ‘bush medicines’, have been “exploited” in the past with no compensation or recognition being paid, noted historian Dr Gail Saunders said yesterday, describing the need for intellectual property protection as “critical”.

Dealer's expansion put 'on the shelf'

A leading Bahamian auto dealer yesterday disclosed he had placed western New Providence expansion “on the shelf” as a result of the Budget’s tax increases, as some in the industry reported losing up to $800,000-$1 million per year.

Bahamas' IP regime to be 'trailblazer'

The Bahamas is developing “cutting edge, trailblazing” intellectual property (IP) rights protection for its cultural industries and uniquely Bahamian products, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday.

Cable blasts BTC on roaming call 'block'

Cable Bahamas has urged regulators to intervene in its long-running dispute over the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) alleged ‘blocking’ of calls to international mobile roaming customers, demanding that it provide call termination on a “cost oriented basis”.