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The ideal governor general - Part II
The ideal governor general - Part II
Author's note: Since independence, The Bahamas has appointed more governors general than any other major Caribbean state. What has contributed to this phenomenon?
We have lost more than a friend
We have lost more than a friend
We were forced to say goodbye to a dear friend this week, whose loss serves as a reminder that tomorrow is promised to no one and we must cherish those who are integral in our lives today. And also, that those who do the heavy lifting to improve our country, and the lives of many ...
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The role of governor general - part 1
The role of governor general - part 1
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams (Author's note: Since its independence, The Bahamas has appointed more governors general than any other major Caribbean state. What has contributed to this phenomenon? This series on Bahamian governors general will examine ...
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Steve Haughey dies at 59
Steve Haughey dies at 59
Stephen Joseph Haughey, chief operating officer of Colina, and financial controller of The Nassau Guardian, who came to The Bahamas from Canada over three decades ago and made the country his home, died in Florida early Sunday after a brief illness. He was 59. Steve, as he was widely known, was instrumental in the operations of Colina ...
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Forty percent of labor certificates issued for positions Bahamians could fill, says Director
Forty percent of labor certificates issued for positions Bahamians could fill, says Director
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ministry of Labour officials are encouraging Bahamians to take advantage of their upcoming registration drive as they seek to ensure that they are better positioned to identify qualified Bahamian professionals to fill job vacancies and significantly reduce the need for foreign labor. The Department of Labor will launch its registration drive [...]
Today In History: August 22
Today In History: August 22
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - On this day in Bahamian history, in 1964 - Kevin Peter Turnquest was born in Acklins. Turnquest is an accountant, businessman, politician and former deputy prime minister and minister of finance.
Bahamian elected to top accounting body
Bahamian elected to top accounting body
A Bahamian accountant has been elected to the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) International Assembly for Latin America and the Caribbean.
John Bain was elected to the Assembly, which advises ACCA's council and works to develop growth strategies for the Caribbean and Latin American region. Its first meeting for its 2010-2012 term will be held in London next month, with Mr Bain represen...
Galanis to 'overturn' judgment
Galanis to 'overturn' judgment
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
A former PLP MP and Senator yesterday told Tribune Business he and his attorneys would "absolutely seek to overturn" a default judgment entered against him in the US courts, a move related to the ongoing battle for ownership/control of a luxury condominium project located on West Bay Street near Caves Village.
Judge Daniel Hurley, sitting in the US Distr...
CLICO liquidator targeting some 118 companies
CLICO liquidator targeting some 118 companies
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
CLICO (Bahamas) liquidator has enjoyed success in getting two US companies to produce records of financial flows relating to some 118 companies, as he bids to determine whether any of the insolvent Bahamian insurer's assets ended up with these entities.
The US Bankruptcy court for the southern district of Florida, in a ruling last week, ruled that both t...
Cashflow managment critical
Cashflow managment critical
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Cash flow management is critical for the survival of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs), warned a top accountant, who said that the inability to manage funds efficiently is seen as a major issue hindering the success of entrepreneurs.
Hubert Edwards said one of the downfalls of SME owners is that they are unable to stick to a bu...