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September 16, 2014
Oil exploration company blames lack of partner on slow government progress
The lack of "any tangible progress by the government with regard to producing modernized and strengthened petroleum regulations as promised" is a "key constraint" for companies that might potentially be able to partner with BPC in drilling an exploratory oil well, according to Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) Chief Executive Officer Simon Potter.
This constraint is hampering the oil company's effor...
Burglars knock holes in walls during raid
August 26, 2014
Burglars knock holes in walls during raid
THIEVES broke into Home Furniture Company Limited in Palmdale and attempted to steal a safe before making off with electronics and two company vehicles, according to store Credit Manager James Roberts...
Freeport Harbour 'one of the safest in the world'
March 20, 2014
Freeport Harbour 'one of the safest in the world'
FREEPORT Harbour is "one of the safest" in the world, according to the harbour company in a press statement issued on Tuesday.
A salute to the pilots in Freeport
March 11, 2014
A salute to the pilots in Freeport
Dear Editor,
I write this letter to you regarding the outstanding work being done by the marine pilots through the Bahamas Maritime Pilots Association (BMPA) in Freeport, Grand Bahama, my beloved hometown.
Currently, I am pursuing a bachelor's of engineering degree in naval architecture with a deck license from SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, New York.
I write this letter as a salute to the BMPA for...
March 07, 2014
BORCO 'committed to a safe and efficient work environment'
FREEPORT - Following the recent resignation of some 15 marine pilots on Grand Bahama amid concerns of safety and training, the Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) says it is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment for its employees.
The VAT series, pt. 3
December 09, 2013
The VAT series, pt. 3
We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
- Winston Churchill
Over the past few months, there has been considerable debate about the government's plan to introduce a value-added tax (VAT) regime in The Bahamas by July 1, 2014 and about the likely effects that such a tax will have on the Bahamia...
June 05, 2013
Mango applauds stamp tax removal on electronic banking transactions
Recent changes to stamp tax on electronic transactions in the 2013-2014 budget communication are being welcomed by providers of the Mango card, with the removal of fees seen as a catalyst to growing a cashless society.
Transfer Solutions Providers (TSP), the parent company of Mango, is hoping the government's decision to remove the 40 cents stamp tax fee on electronic banking payments will have t...
May 24, 2013
MasterCard names Ray Merceron territory head for the Western Caribbean
MIAMI - MasterCard Latin America and the Caribbean announced yesterday the appointment of Ray Merceron as the vice president and territory head for the Western Caribbean, which includes Belize, Bermuda, The Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Haiti. As territory head, Merceron will hold overall responsibility for expanding MasterCard's market in the sub-region.
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Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend on the Horizon
December 18, 2012
Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend on the Horizon
It is estimated that about 4,000 participants will take part in the 2013 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend, set for January 19 and 20, along the northern tip of Nassau.
Protect yourself before shopping online
November 06, 2012
Protect yourself before shopping online
With the holiday season approaching, shopping will become forefront in our minds.
In the mad scramble leading by to Christmas, battling crowded malls and snarling traffic is a familiar experience for many of us. Finding the time to complete that wish list can also be a challenge. That's why more and more people are turning to online shopping to maximize time.
The sheer convenience of being able to...
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