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D'Aguilar: Govt 'Not Committed' To Digicel
D'Aguilar: Govt 'Not Committed' To Digicel
The government is in no rush to bring another telecommunications provider into the market despite recent talks with Digicel, according to a leading businessman.
Dionisio D'Aguilar, owner of Superwash and a key shareholder in Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL), felt that Prime Minister Perry Christie's discussions with the company were "not surprising".
Two Men Being Questioned For Nine Murders
Two Men Being Questioned For Nine Murders
Police arrested two 22-year-old men on Sunday in connection with the shooting deaths of Kenton Dion 'Emperor' Knowles; his son, Dario Knowles, and seven other men who have been murdered in the country.
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Roadworks Compensation Offer Just Won't Do
Roadworks Compensation Offer Just Won't Do
The Coconut Grove Business League (CGBL) yesterday rejected the government's Road Work Compensation Programme slated to start next week.
Fallen Businesses Plea For Relief
Fallen Businesses Plea For Relief
The owner of Wing Zone is appealing to the government to include businesses shut down from the road works in its relief plans. Michael Turnquest, who closed the franchise last July, said the $15 million relief plan outlined by the government does nothing for those most impacted.
Business Leaders Look To Hedge Liabilities
Business Leaders Look To Hedge Liabilities
Some of the country's top businessmen say between exorbitant operational costs and the volatility of the market, it is becoming increasingly difficult to operate in the private sector.
D'Aguilar: Take Road Works Deal And Run
D'Aguilar: Take Road Works Deal And Run
A top businessman is advising fellow entrepreneurs to "cut the deal and run" regarding the government's $15 million compensation offer.
Dionisio D'Aguilar, the owner of Superwash, said he is well aware of the impact from ongoing road works.
Bahamas 'stuck in 20th century'
Bahamas 'stuck in 20th century'
The co-author of a World Bank report measuring the ease of business said The Bahamas is "falling behind" other countries in implementing meaningful reforms, with its recent drop in the rankings indicative of inaction.
Jean Michel-Lobet, a key figure behind "Doing Business 2013", told Guardian Business that the country is not falling because the government is taking negative actions. Instead, The ...
Former Chairman Calls BEC 'Bloated'
Former Chairman Calls BEC 'Bloated'
Former executives from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) are calling the firm's 1,000-strong workforce "bloated" and are throwing their weight behind the elimination of overtime.
Doubts Over URCA Integrity Rejected
Doubts Over URCA Integrity Rejected
Questions about the "integrity" of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority have been laid to rest by the government.
Support For cable Fee Increase
Support For cable Fee Increase
One of the country's leading businessmen thinks that Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL) should be entitled to a price increase in monthly charges for its SuperBasic TV package.