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BAHAMAS OUT OF STEP ON 'INFORMATION AGE'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas must retool its economy and workforce to offer an expanded services menu including software development and retirement homes, the Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman sugg

CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING: 8,800 JOBS LOST IN 3-YEAR PERIOD

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas lost a total 8,870 jobs in its construction and manufacturing industries between 2007-2010 as a result of the global recession, a United Nations (UN) Body has reported, with per capita GDP only now beg

FUND 'BELOW PAR' AFTER 50% VACANCY CUT FAILURE

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Property Fund's failure to cut the 20 per cent vacancy rate at its flagship Bahamas Financial Centre by half meant its 2011 performance fell "slightly below expectations", although last May's Bahamian

Atlantis takeover 'best thing that ever happened'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Brookfield Asset Management's ownership takeover at Atlantis and the One & Only Ocean Club has been described by a leading accountant as "the best thing that ever happened for the Bahamas". Raymond Winder, managin

IMF fiscal reform delays 'may jeopardise recovery'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A failure to rapidly implement tax reforms "could jeopardise a sustained recovery" in the Bahamas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning the Government's plans were "not sufficient" to reverse a rising $4.

Banks see $49.5mbad loans decline

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian commercial banks experienced a collective $49.5 million or 4.1 per cent loan arrears reduction in February 2012, it was revealed last night, although it is probably too early to herald the start of a cred

Property taxes sell-off targets 'extreme cases'

The Government is "targeting extreme cases" who have totally disregarded their tax obligations for up to 10-20 years with yesterday's warning that it will start to seize and sell-off their properties to recover all arrears owed.

BISX-listed firm ‘resolves’ qualified audit fear woes

A BISX-listed firm last pledged it has "resolved" technology woes that forced it to seek more time to publish its 2022 financial statements and prevent a 'qualified' audit opinion for a second consecutive year.

$10m PI restaurant to create 120 local jobs

A $10m restaurant investment that is aiming to create 120 Bahamians jobs by spring 2024 yesterday broke ground at Paradise Island's redeveloped Hurricane Hole location.

Make property tax sale power ‘even-handed’

The FNM's chairman yesterday argued that Bahamians lack confidence that the Government will apply "even-handed enforcement" as it moves to unleash its 'power of sale' on long-standing real property tax duckers.

Late realtor's $4.8m Gov't win 'unraveled'

A prominent late realtor's $4.8m legal victory over the Government has been overturned as "a last resort" and sent back to the Supreme Court for a fresh trial more than two decades after he lost use of some 192 acres.

EDITORIAL: Where is free speech as Atlantis probed?

THE launch of an investigation into Atlantis after its president dared to express an opinion seems to be a staggering over-reaction.

EDITORIAL: Pintard missing in action on London trip

WHILE much of the attention paid to the Bahamian delegation that travelled to London for the coronation of King Charles III centred around the event itself, something else was illuminated too – the difference between our political leaders.

EDITORIAL: Historic moment as King crowned

WHATEVER you might think of the monarchy, the coronation of King Charles III marked the start of a new era.

EDITORIAL: Citizenship ruling that truly matters

THOSE who have never been tangled up in issues over citizenship may not immediately grasp the scale of the impact of yesterday’s Privy Council ruling.

EDITORIAL: Court ruling shows up process flaws

THE government has won the right to demolish a grand total of two shanty town homes. Two. Not two hundred. Not two thousand. Just two.

EDITORIAL: Freedom of the Press is crucial to democracy

TODAY marks World Press Freedom Day – when we reflect on the importance of a free press, something that Mahatma Gandhi called “a precious privilege that no country can forego”.

EDITORIAL: A tale of two projects

LET us consider for a moment two stories of different spending decisions.

EDITORIAL: Protecting children must be our first goal

THE proposal to make 16 the minimum age for employment is an interesting one – and one that might affect our lives in ways we might not consider.

EDITORIAL: Munroe right on legal limit to bail restrictions

IN this column yesterday, The Tribune offered a rebuke of sorts towards National Security Minister Wayne Munroe for ducking the issue of marital rape on the pretext that it was not in the PLP’s election manifesto – its Blueprint for Change.

EDITORIAL: Tell us everything on bank HQ decision

THE explanations surrounding the withdrawal from plans for a new multi-million dollar Central Bank headquarters are less than convincing so far.

EDITORIAL: Crime statistics are welcome news

THE news that crime has dropped is always to be welcomed – even if a close look at the detail raises some questions.

EDITORIAL: PM’s words do not bring clarity to investigation

THE progress of the rape investigation into a sitting MP continues to be watched closely by all concerned.

EDITORIAL: Why is Dr Minnis opposed to gun strategy?

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was in a talkative mood yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Long overdue for legal reform

IN highlighting some good news – with a drop in the murder rate so far this year – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander also illuminated the problems that we face.