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Gov't 'good faith' key to Brewery's 100-job growth
Sands Beer’s manufacturer yesterday said its planned $15 million growth strategy, which could more than double its workforce via the creation of “over 100” jobs in the next five-10 years, depends on the Government maintaining the ‘tax advantage’ it holds over its BISX-listed rival.
$180M INVESTMENT FOR BORCO IN 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) parent company is planning to invest between $130-$180 million, more than half its total 2012 capital expenditure, in upgrading the Grand Bahama-based oil storage facilit
Water Corporation owes BISX-listed firm $8.3m
Water Corporation owes BISX-listed firm $8.3m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Water & Sewerage Corporation's cash flow woes were highlighted again last night after BISX-listed Consolidated Water revealed that was owed $8.3 million for water
Water Corporation owes BISX-listed firm $8.3m
Water Corporation owes BISX-listed firm $8.3m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Water & Sewerage Corporation's cash flow woes were highlighted again last night after BISX-listed Consolidated Water revealed that was owed $8.3 million for water
FOOD 'FLAGSHIP' IN 'SURPRISE SUCCESS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A well-known Bahamian businessman yesterday said he had been "terribly surprised with the success" of his 22 year-old company in "carrying the flagship of Bahamian food", as it moves to "regroup" and consolidate i
FOOD 'FLAGSHIP' IN 'SURPRISE SUCCESS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A well-known Bahamian businessman yesterday said he had been "terribly surprised with the success" of his 22 year-old company in "carrying the flagship of Bahamian food", as it moves to "regroup" and consolidate i
DON'T SETTLE FOR A SURVIVAL 'RUT'
By Ian Ferguson A paradigm is defined as a mindset or pattern of behaviour that appears to be the established norm. A paradigm shift, though, is the force driving individuals and organisations out of that prevailing mindset, propelling them towards a bri
'Aggressive' insurer targets the Bahamas
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An "aggressive" St Maarten-headquartered underwriter has caused a stir in the Bahamian general insurance market after obtaining regulatory approval to write business in this nation, Tribune Business can reveal, a
Baha May delay’s 50% cut to growth
Baha Mar’s delayed opening could potentially slash 50 per cent off the Bahamas’ 2015 economic growth forecast, a well-known businessman has warned.
Consolidated Water: Bahamas revenues grow 22.5% in 2011
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Revenues generated by BISX-listed Consolidated Water's Bahamian operations increased by 22.5 per cent year-over-year during 2011 to total just shy of $20 million, accounting for a five percentage point increase in
US gives Cable growth ‘4 times’ that in Bahamas
Cable Bahamas yesterday said its US expansion had generated growth that would take three-four years to achieve in this market, having enjoyed an “immediate” 26 per cent top-line boost.
Freeport losing investment since climate 'up in the air'
Freeport's largest investor has confirmed that nine-figure investments have been delayed because the Government has left the city's expiring tax incentives "up in the air".
PM cuts 2016 GDP growth to just 0.5%
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday slashed a full percentage point off the Bahamas’ projected economic growth for 2016, cutting real GDP expansion estimates to just 0.5 per cent.
Ryan’s employer: Financial sector’s ‘great opportunity’
Ryan Pinder’s new employer believes the Bahamas has “a tremendous opportunity” in financial services if it is innovative, with its current recruitment drive intended to position the institution “for the next 20 years”.
NAD READIES FOR 10,000 PASSENGER EASTER PERIOD
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is gearing up for an Easter weekend when it is likely to process up to 10,000 passengers, this week marking five years since it took over day-to-day operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA
NAD READIES FOR 10,000 PASSENGER EASTER PERIOD
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is gearing up for an Easter weekend when it is likely to process up to 10,000 passengers, this week marking five years since it took over day-to-day operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA
Mango provider eyes staff, retail 'ramp up'
Mango provider eyes staff, retail 'ramp up' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Transfer Solutions Providers (TSP), the Mango card provider, yesterday said it was planning "within two-three months" to ramp up staff levels to 20-25 employees and ope
Atlantis 'savours' $1.9bn refinance
Atlantis was yesterday said to be “savouring” its completed $1.9 billion debt refinancing, its owner having invested some $500 million in the property since taking control two years ago.
Investor group eyeing $20-$30m water sales
Investor group eyeing $20-$30m water sales By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The investor group that acquired the former Bacardi plant believes its ECH2O bottled water brand can generate $20-$30 million in annual sales in five to six years time,
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m
'Missing link' to grow BORCO revenue $20m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) revenues could increase by up to $20 million per annum due to its owner creating "a critical link" between its Bahamian and US
