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BAIN CALLS COMPUTER SCIENCE A 'VITAL DISCIPLINE'
FORENSIC accountant John Bain is calling for computer science to be added to the school curriculum, calling it a 'vital discipline'. Bain, the managing director of John S Bain Chartered Forensic and E-learning specialist, said: "The study of Computer Sci
App founders target full mobile commerce
The founders of a recently-launched mobile application which provides one-click access to commercial, Government and non-profit organisation communication channels, aim to eventually offer full mobile commerce.
Citibank confirms staff downsizing
CITIBANK (Bahamas) yesterday confirmed it had laid-off several employees, a bank executive telling Tribune Business it was part of its "ongoing efforts to control expenses". At least eight employees were reportedly laid-off, but Rose Ferguson, public affa
Union still seeking City Markets talks
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net TRADE union executives up to last night were still attempting to arrange a meeting with the principal of the City Markets foodstore chain to discuss the fate of the stores and its e
Accountants facing US state challenges
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is in talks with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AISPA) to resolve challenges encountered by members in maintaining their US State Board memberships, its president said yesterday.
Tourism chiefs happy with airline conference
Tourism chiefs happy with airline conference By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net TOURISM officials said yesterday they were pleased with delegate responses to the Routes Americas forum, telling Tribune Business the e
‘Great Bahamian story’ if Baha Mar opens quickly
The private sector remains “hopeful” that the Baha Mar development will open later this year, a Chamber executive said yesterday, adding that the $3.5 billion project will transform into a “great Bahamian story” if its current woes can be resolved quickly.
Retailers await ‘busy weekend’
BAHAMIAN retailers yesterday said sales have began to pick-up in the week prior to Christmas, amid anticipation of a “very busy weekend”. “The response to our retail Christmas offer has been outstanding. We are so thankful to our subscribers for their continued support of us, and we are looking forward to closing out the season with a bang,” Aliv’s chief business developer, Gravette Brown, told Tribune Business.
Price Control: Our 2-year plea was fruitless
The Price Control Commission’s chairman yesterday reiterated warnings that it may seek to dictate business prices via legislation, arguing that many had failed to respond to two years’ worth of pleading by himself.
NASSAU HOTELS TO 'HOIST' ADR
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Nassau/Paradise hotel industry is aiming to "hoist" average daily room rates (ADRs) in 2012 to drive further room revenue increases, as nights sold and room revenue in December
Answers sought on City Markets
Answers sought on City Markets By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The trade union representing City Markets' line staff is urgently seeking clarification from the Finlayson family over claims that the embattled fiv
