Constitution chairman says 'no way'
VOTERS will not be heading to the polls to decide on changes to the constitution in November, Constitutional Commission Chairman Sean McWeeney said yesterday.
Canadian travel writers explore Exuma and Nassau
CANADIAN reporters and travel writers are telling of their experiences in Great Exuma as that island continues to promote its attributes to the world.
Abaco's airport a 'definite turn-off'
Abaco’s economy could be poised for improvement if certain infrastructure issues are addressed, a realtor telling Tribune Business yesterday that the sate of the Marsh Harbour airport were a “definite turn-off” to new visitors.
Port awards $3.98m bridge contract
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has awarded the contract to build an alternative bridge across the Grand Lucayan Waterway to the $3.98 million bid presented by ABC All Bahamas Construction Company and Waugh Construction.
Sandals hosts VIP golf tournament
Celebrities flocked to Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma this past weekend for a getaway and golf for a good cause.
Bahamas must double growth to slash unemployment 50%
The Bahamian economy must grow at an average annual rate of 5.5 per cent between 2013-2018 to slash the unemployment rate in half, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Tourism Ministry is on the right track
FRANKLY, the termination of contracts between the Ministry of Tourism and international public relations companies, in favour of local companies, seems to indicate that the ministry has decided that the best way to promote the Bahamas and recapture and expand market share is to allow natives—with an everyday outlook on all things Bahamian—to have a shot at reinvigorating that ministry’s approach to the marketing and development of our tourism product.
Airline targets 25 hires for international growth
A leading aviation executive said yesterday his airline was looking to fill at least 25 positions via a job fair and set the ground work for further expansion internationally, adding: “We’re not just going to depend on the local market anymore”.
Airline survival fears on 52% NAD rent rises
Bahamian-owned airlines yesterday warned that some carriers will not survive increased taxes and a move to Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) new domestic terminal, with their rental/lease rates set to increase by up to 52 per cent.
MCCABE PROJECT: The deep roots of crime
THE roots of our crime epidemic can be traced all the way back to the advent of majority rule, according to a political veteran who played a key role in the events of that time.
Delta announces GB service from Atlanta
A Bahamian cultural extravaganza was the highlight of a weekend Atlanta reception hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and the Grand Bahama Tourism Board to support the upcoming launch of Delta’s direct service between the city and Grand Bahama, beginning on December 19.
VAT impact 'three times as severe' for Out Islands
Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) implementation will have an impact on small Family Island economies that is ‘three times’ as severe in comparison to New Providence because they lack critical mass, a top private sector executive said yesterday.
Land use proposal submitted for key Bay Street property
A “fairly detailed” development proposal has been submitted for a 3.94 acre property key to revitalising downtown Nassau, a top realtor yesterday saying potential buyers would take their interest no further until they know what they can put there.
