Forum: Bahamas Business and Economy

A Bahama Journal Article What’s worse, according to Mr. Jarrett is that the country’s may not recover next year. "A recession is a down swing but it comes back in at 12 months. It started in 2008 and 2011 is headed in that direction. The government has yet to give you what the negative growth...

Quick question - maybe somebody knows the distribution - what is the ratio of income earned by the government generated solely on internal operations and the percentage dependent upon goods and persons crossing the border? If there is a greater percentage of the public's income dependent on goods...

anybody know if there are regular scheduled flights or pay-per-seat charters between George Town, Exuma, and Governors Harbour, Eleuthera?

One problem with investments in the Bahamas is the fact that there are people on the island selling properties (condos) as investments - often without permission from the capital holders. I had a large amount of money entrusted to Pierre Gauthier (Also known as AAMI), and he invested in his own...

A PART OF WHAT I EARN IS MINE TO KEEP! WATCH!!! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=507553673251198265#

I just read an article on line and it listed the best places in the world for retirees, sad to say the Bahamas was not among them . i believe we can change this by building a retirement village on one of the islands . Because of our close proximity to the US we can start of by attracting this...

Barter FL platted lot for Architect in Freeport: I have lots in Marion or Sarasota County in Florida and would like to trade some architectural work on plans I have, of a house I would like to build in Freeport. Thanks all

Hello, Im aware of the deal that was made between Heineken and Commonwealth Brewery and Burns House, in which they will offer 25% of the shares to the public. Now I know the IPO will probably not be released till like later this year, but does anyone have an idea where i can go to purchase...

What a rotten day I had. :realmad: It was rotten because I had to deal with a number of Bahamian professionals - lawyers, bankers etc. I also suffered at the hands of over-the-counter servers (hardware, food store etc.) It impressed on me, and not for the first time, that people who are paid...

Can someone expound on this new Budget Communication as it pertains to cars? I thought I heard on the news that tax can go as high as 85%!!! Is that the same for individuals and car companies? When exactly does this take effect?

'A matter of our survival': http://www.tribune242.com/business/06012010_Manufacture_business_Page1-2 ..."Tuesday, June 01, 2010 By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor

We want a 'doom and gloom' Budget: http://www.tribune242.com/business/05192010_Budget_business_Page1-5 ..."Wednesday, May 19, 2010 By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor THE Government has run quarterly deficits ranging from $75-$150 million over the past 15 months, data released...

I just heard about this on the news; they're not answering their phone lines, WHAT'S GOING ON!?!? I hear the Trinidad branch is in problems, but how is CLICO Nassau really doing? Is British American still on planning buying them/assuming the debt(s)? Since the liquidation order has been...

Bahamas trailing other Caribbean destinations: ..."Out of 19 million tourists that visited the Caribbean last year, The Bahamas was able to win roughly 7 percent of that group, with four other countries beating this nation in attracting the most visitors to their shores. It's a revelation...

PLP to 'all out oppose' Arawak port's 20% IPO: ..."Wednesday, May 05, 2010 By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor THE opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) will "all out oppose" the planned initial public offering (IPO) that will offer the Bahamian public a collective 20 per cent...

Goldman plays market makers. Much like a car dealer - but if a car dealer knowingly purchases junk vehicles and resells them to customers as quality vehicles - is the car dealer guilty of fraud??

Projections for the last half of this year look very good! If shipping is rising then the entire economy is moving in the right direction!! Damn good job Mr. Obama, I truly did not think it was possible!! Thank you sir!

Commentary: The Bahamas needs tax and spending reform: http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-22710--6-6--.html ..."By Youri Kemp I was listening to the news just recently, where Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, who also is the Minister of Finance, said something to the effect that he would...

what is happening with all the announced developments in Rum Cay ? it seemed for a while that there was going to be great future for the island. Where is the new Airport? the New Marina? i heard that there was two major deveopments planned and announced? I keep wondering if this is all another...

Fishermen tired of poachers: ..."By Jimenita Swain ~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~ jimenita@nasguard.com: A group of fishermen is calling on the government to address the issue of poachers. The group, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance, is claiming that just last week a group of...

Port Authority feud settled By Scott Armstrong ~ Guardian Business Editor ~scott@nasguard.com twitter.com/guardianbiz: One of the longest and most high profile feuds in The Bahamas in recent times has come to an end, with Sir Jack Hayward and the family of the late Edward St. George...

I have always been a proponent of privatization. Always. ...however, my idea of privatization meant something different. We always refer to the government's inefficiencies when the idea of privatization is aroused. The bureaucrats that confound consumers with cumbersome processes, duplicating or...

Earn online for ad posting job. Basic knowledge of computer. Assignment will be provided by us. Earn per Assignment. Make income of your choice. Earn a guaranteed income from first month with payment proof. Visit- www.payformoney.com Mailto- unitechinfoservice@gmail.com Call- 9475081505. Posted...

The regulatory authority has now made it mandatory for all commodity trade platforms to keep in place a comprehensive range of services and options from which an investor can choose from. The services offered by the prominent players in commodities trade include: • Opening and management of the...