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BEC rate increase having impact
BEC rate increase having impact
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardian Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
A government decision to approve a 5 percent rate increase at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation(BEC)-coupled with typically higher energy consumption during the summer months-is impacting electricity bills in homes and businesses.
It's something business leaders say speak to the need for government-led initiatives promoting bett...
'Jury still out' over infrastructure spend
'Jury still out' over infrastructure spend
The "jury is still out" on whether the Government's multi-million spending on infrastructure projects, particularly the $130 million-plus New Providence Road Improvement project, have delivered the touted benefits while racking up the national debt to more than $4 billion, a former Chamber of Commerce president believes.
51/49 BTC debate is 'irrelevant'
51/49 BTC debate is 'irrelevant'
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
The argument over whether Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) should own 51 per cent or 49 per cent of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is irrelevant, a former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday, because either way it will still have Board and management control at the privatised carrier.
Telling Tribune Business that CWC ...
Residents alarmed at plan for Soldier Road cemetery
Residents alarmed at plan for Soldier Road cemetery
SOLDIER Road residents are expressing concern over plans to develop a cemetery in the area.The cemetery is reportedly to be built immediately northeast of Kennedy Subdivision, next to Superwash on Soldier Road.Local resident Gloria Wallace expressed
Davis: Budget offers no relief for ordinary people
Davis: Budget offers no relief for ordinary people
Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis charged yesterday that the 2017/2018 budget is "steeped" with financial benefits for families, other loved ones and friends of those in government, but is oppressive for the poor people in The Bahamas.
"When the FNM says it's the people's time, we are constrained to ask who are these people?" Davis said as he contributed to the budget debate in the House of Ass...
D'Aguilar's company linked to another falsified invoice
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday labeled Freetown candidate and owner of Superwash Limited Dionisio D'Aguilar a "serial tax dodger", revealing in several Bahamas Customs Department documents that the company was linked to another falsified invoice, this time on the shipment of 53 washers and dryers and 53 coin boxes.
D'Aguilar strongly rejected the tax dodger clai...
D'Aguilar company made false declarations in 2014 case
SUPERWASH Limited, the company owned by Free National Movement candidate for Free Town Dionisio D'Aguilar, submitted three false declarations to the Bahamas Customs Department in 2014 which would have cost the government more than $35,000 in unpaid duty, according to documents obtained by The Tribune...
Symonette tops list of wealthy candidates
Symonette tops list of wealthy candidates
Former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette came roaring back to top the list of wealthiest candidates seeking election to the House of Assembly, with a massive fortune of $156 million, according to his financial declaration filed on Nomination Day.
To put in perspective the vastness of Symonette's wealth, his declaration, as of the end of 2016, amounts to more than those of the next nine people ...
D'Aguilar: Place public schools under private control
Following an altercation at Government High School last week that resulted in one student being stabbed and two others injured, Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Montagu Dionisio D'Aguilar yesterday suggested public schools be removed from government responsibility and placed under private control.
"I think our private schools are very well run and they achieve commendable results," said ...
Prince Charles businesses reject road closure
Prince Charles businesses reject road closure
When the Ministry of Works attempted to close Prince Charles Drive Monday, one business owner used his forklift to remove barricades used to close the road, Superwash president Dionisio D’Aguilar told The Nassau Guardian yesterday.
D’Aguilar said the Prince Charles business owners “sent the Ministry of Works packing,” following a meeting Tuesday night. The business owners ...