The Tribune

BAHAMAS Striping, the self-starter grant-winning striping company, has won the Bahamas Contractors Association (BCA) Level I Sub-Contractor of the year award.

Atario Mitchell, the company’s president, said: “This dispels the myth that it takes time for Bahamian businesses to prosper and be recognised. We’re told that our quality, customer service and rapid growth won the day.”

The awards banquet capped off the BCA’s inaugural Regional Contractors Conference that attracted association members and contractors from several Caribbean countries.

The BCA’s vice-president, Leonard Sands, said Bahamas Striping’s pro-Bahamian profile, the energy it puts into training young Bahamians, and its community building initiatives were all part of the decision.

Mr Sands said: “Bahamas Striping was unanimously selected by our council, and from our newspaper poll, for the award. We were also very impressed that the company invested in bringing in a certified foreign striping technician and trainer to elevate its workforce. Bahamas Striping is a model for many Bahamian sub-contractors.”

Michael Jones, president of Inline Project, believes the award is a strong endorsement for the work that Bahamas Striping produces.

“I’ve worked with Bahamas Striping on two projects; they are very organised and detailed with their work. I was extremely pleased,” he added.

Bahamas Striping also performed for Carib Construction & Project Management on several projects. Managing director Tony Lewis said: “Bahamas Striping is an effective, upcoming and striving small business with strong growth prospects and huge potential. In the very near future, Bahamas Striping will be a company that all Bahamians can be proud of.”

Mr Mitchell said: “While the long-term future looks promising, currently we are pretty much idle. Based on the Minister of Works’ public assurances,we’ve gone ahead and invested in the expense of bringing in a UK striping technician and trainer. So, although we’re currently not working on any public road striping work, we hope that will change soon. That’s why we took an advanced step in hiring the UK striping trainer.”