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Trim the fat
Trim the fat
With all the talk of value-added tax (VAT) and huge deficits and the need for revenue, there needs to be more talk about curbing expenditure, cutting costs and reducing the size of the civil service. We have a largely inefficient public sector that is draining the public purse and everyone has dodged this elephant in the room for far too long.
There has to be public sector reform which addresses i...
NIB explains process that led to 20 mil. contract
NIB explains process that led to 20 mil. contract
The National Insurance Board (NIB) said in a statement yesterday that the procedure followed in granting a $20 million contract to Holiday Industrial Builders International Ltd. for the construction of a building to the west of the Paul L. Adderley Building on John F. Kennedy Drive is consistent with the framework in place at NIB for the award of building contracts.
NIB released the statement amid...
Power struggle breaks out at Department of Lands and Surveys
By PAUL G TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
pturnquest@tribunemedia.net
A POWER struggle is under way at the Department of Lands and Surveys after the Permanent Secretary David Davis reportedly overturned a decision made by the Director Alexander Flowers to redeploy chain workers to the Ministry of Works.
As a result, it is reported that Mr Flowers is considering tendering his resignation as he fe...
Doctors Hospital retains Joint Commission International reaccreditation
Late last year, Doctors Hospital underwent another rigorous round of scrutiny by a team from Joint Commission International (JCI) to ensure that the healthcare provider continues to uphold the highest international standards set forth by the accreditation body. In 2014 Doctors Hospital is proud to remain the only acute care health care facility in the Caribbean region to boast having this internat...
FNM 'orchestrated' 8.3 million contract
FNM 'orchestrated' 8.3 million contract
The Ingraham administration "orchestrated" an $8.3 million contract for Telco Enterprises to construct an adolescent facility at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, despite a quantity surveyor's report which indicated that decision was an "unconventional recommendation", Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson said.
Under the previous Christie administration, Telco Enterprises was awa...
Nottage explains household survey
Nottage explains household survey
National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday Urban Renewal's canvassing of households on New Providence will start in the constituencies where the most murders occurred last year -- Bain Town and Grants Town, Centreville and Englerston.
"We must remember that areas like Bain and Grants Town, Centreville and Englerston were once the lifeblood of our city," said Nottage, who is also...
H.G. Christie wins international accolades
H.G. Christie wins international accolades
H.G. Christie Ltd. has been awarded five global accolades at the International Property Awards ceremony, including the overall title of Best International Real Estate Agency.
Vice President and Managing Director of H.G. Christie Ltd. (HGC), John Christie, said he believes these accomplishments showcase the company's "dedication to being the best possible real estate brokerage, not only by The Baha...
HG Christie Sweeps Real Estate Agency Category
HG Christie Sweeps Real Estate Agency Category
International Property Awards in London and Captures National and Regional Awards for Custom Responsive Design Website.
HG Christie receives five International Property Awards, including overall Best International Real Estate Agency and awards for Website Design...
Wells: More than 400 homes identified for repair
Wells: More than 400 homes identified for repair
The multimillion-dollar Small Home Repair Program could start as early as this week, with more than 400 homes already identified for repair, according to Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Renward Wells.
The program, which was launched last week, targets inner-city homes in need of small-scale renovations.
"We have identified over 400 homes in Nassau, and about 200 to 250 of them th...
VAT bill revealed
VAT bill revealed
The legislation and regulations the government drafted to guide its value-added tax (VAT) regime when it takes effect next July would tax over 80 different professions, cable bills and phone bills for all consumers, and electricity and water bills for businesses.
The Value Added Tax Bill 2013, and the Value Added Tax Regulations 2013, obtained by The Nassau Guardian, propose a flat tax rate of 15 ...