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BEC: 5,500 make payment deals
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SINCE the government launched its third Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) reconnection programme in February 2012, 5,499 persons have made payment arrangements with the Corporat
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BEC: 5,500 make payment deals
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SINCE the government launched its third Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) reconnection programme in February 2012, 5,499 persons have made payment arrangements with the Corporat
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Pintard seeks answers on JDL air freight management deal
Opposition leader Michael Pintard has pressed the government on its relationship with air freight management firm JDL and if it has been contracted at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
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Jones: BEC leak was mean-spirited
JONES Communications CEO Wendall Jones yesterday defended his company against “mean-spirited” reports on its outstanding electricity bills.
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Attorney General 'open' to talks with non-profits on compliance
WHEN it comes to compliance of non-profit organisation regulations, the Office of the Attorney General is open to creating special arrangements with NPOs similar to what it has arranged for churches. “The attorney general says the office is prepared
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Radio spectrum fees $500k below target
Radio spectrum fees are generating almost $500,000 less than they should be, due to the existence of “legacy arrangements” with certain operators.
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New Road Traffic HQ stalled amid partnership concern
A $25m public-private partnership (PPP) to establish a new Road Traffic Department headquarters on Tonique Williams Darling Highway is stalled because the government has yet to decide how it will deal with PPPs arranged by the Christie administration
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MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: Are you proactively prepared?
I’ve heard it said that preparation is the key to real success. From internet millionaires to championship athletes, all great achievers understand and employ the power of preparation. Being proactively prepared then takes this notion of active preparation to a higher level.
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Pintard raises cost overrun concerns over GB complex
The Opposition’s leader yesterday challenged the “complicated arrangement” that has resulted in the Government engaging two contractors for the Eight Mile Rock administration complex.
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A floral expression of love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and all over the world people will be buying fancy flower arrangements for their loved ones.
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Funeral home adds 'green-burning' crematorium
CEDAR Crest and Yager Funeral Homes and Crematorium recently commissioned its newest crematorium, a state of the art “green-burning” unit at Cedar Crest Funeral Home on Robinson Road and First Street. This new crematorium has been designed using the latest technology available with a specific focus on the environment.
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Businesses report strong sales for Valentine’s Day
BUSINESSES that specialise in Valentine’s Day sales yesterday said demand for flowers and gift arrangements appeared strong despite continued concern over inflation pressures and the high cost of living.
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ART OF GRAPHIX: The flowering of creativity
It is often said that not all gifts are created equal, which is something that design trendsetter, Machelle Brown, can attest to. This designer is often referred to as a “cut above the rest” in her field, as she produces impressive designs throughout
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Taxis and vendors wary of ‘bubble’ proposal
WITH cruise ships set to arrive in June, a proposed exclusive “bubble” arrangement between the vessels and tour operators at Freeport Harbour is not sitting well with local taxicab drivers and straw vendors.
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Mitchell says veterans’ pensions still under review
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the issue of pensions for World War II veterans is still under active review.
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A blooming success
Professional nail technician and owner of a local hair bonnet company Iyeasha Storr Williams has made yet another “boss move”. This time, she has launched a new event planning and décor company. What began last year as a start-up called Blooming Balloons has now evolved into The Bloomroom Bahamas.
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The write way for students
UP TO 50 students from nine different New Providence Schools took part in an inaugural business studies essay writing competition yesterday at the Anatol Rodgers High School.
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PM: No secret deal over BPL
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis maintained there is no “secret deal” involving Bahamas Power and Light and that the government is in the middle of negotiations and cannot disclose details at this time.
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Pintard criticises impending launch of cargo and facility management deal with JDL
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticised the impending launch of JDL Cargo Management, which will provide cargo and facility management services.
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NIB faces demands of $16m per month
THE National Insurance Board will have to brace for a massive drawdown on its financial resources of at least an additional $16 million per month.
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