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Baha Mar blames govt for brand's decision to pull out
Baha Mar charged yesterday that the government of The Bahamas is to blame for a decision by one of its luxury brands to seek to terminate its agreement with the mega resort.
Baha Mar: 11.8M in U.S. bank accounts
Baha Mar: 11.8M in U.S. bank accounts
Baha Mar, through its various companies and subsidiaries, owns assets and holds property interests in the United States and world-wide, including bank accounts containing substantial deposits in the United States as part of the debtors? cash management system.
BIA suggests 'factions' within govt causing confusion on NHI
A top Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) official has said there appears to be contradictory "factions" within the government's planning process that have left private insurers largely in the dark, and has called for "real consultations" between the government and representatives of the private insurance sector over the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI).
Gibson to meet with law enforcement agencies on NHI
Gibson to meet with law enforcement agencies on NHI
Minister of Labour Shane Gibson said yesterday he plans to meet with all law enforcement agencies to "allay any fears" that officers' health coverage will be reduced upon the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI).
Sanigest rep: Much work left to do on NHI
Sanigest rep: Much work left to do on NHI
The government's chief consultant on National Health Insurance (NHI) said yesterday there's still a lot of research and recommendations to be made with respect to the scheme, less than seven months before its proposed implementation.
PM: Not too soon for NHI tax
PM: Not too soon for NHI tax
As residents and businesses come to terms with value-added tax (VAT) two months after it was implemented, Prime Minister Perry Christie suggested yesterday it is not too soon to introduce a new tax to support National Health Insurance (NHI).
Broken system
Broken system
The Nassau Guardian's release of the report of the government's consultants on National Health Insurance (NHI) came roughly a year after auditors exposed critical weaknesses and alleged abuses in the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA).
More than 700 'avoidable' deaths
More than 700 'avoidable' deaths
Just over 700 deaths could have been avoided had those individuals had access to proper health care in 2010, according to a report completed by Costa Rican consultants Sanigest Internacional.
PM may seal his party's fate with NHI
PM may seal his party's fate with NHI
Bahamians are trying to cope with the significant cost of living increase since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) at 7.5 percent at the beginning of this year.
Martin: Govt will tax Bahamians into poverty
Martin: Govt will tax Bahamians into poverty
Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Nicole Martin said yesterday she believes the Christie administration will tax Bahamians into poverty.