Coronavirus pandemic – the ActivTrades perspective
The coronavirus pandemic is a one in a generation event. The disruption it brought to the lives of countless individuals and businesses is unparalleled during times of peace; For the first time in several generations, life came to an almost standstill.
Doctors Hospital cuts 43 staff over 'blunt fiscal reality'
Doctors Hospital has revealed the termination of 43 workers after aggressive cost-cutting measures proved insufficient to offset “diminished patient activity”.The BISX-listed healthcare provider, in a statement issued at the weekend, warned that it w
Govt revenues off 50% in last quarter
The government’s revenues for the 2019-2020 fiscal year’s final quarter dropped by “50 percent or so” compared to normal, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.K Peter Turnquest, responding to a series of messaged Tribune Business questions, said
Fidelity’s warning on visits to the U.S.
Bahamian workers were yesterday warned they could find themselves taking unpaid leave if they fail to make "wise" vacation decisions amid the COVID-19 threat.
Mexican hirings ‘a slap in the face’
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson has defended the government’s decision to grant over 100 work permits to Mexican construction workers who entered the country last week to work at the Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club resort in Abaco.
Ayton looks to NBA restart as opportunity to make history
A rejuvenated Deandre Ayton looks ahead to the NBA restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida as an opportunity to make history.
SMOKESCREEN: Companies accused of exploiting COVID to target specific staff
LABOUR Director John Pinder said while he believes most companies have had to lay off workers due to decreased business from the COVID-19 pandemic, he thinks there are some who have been using the pandemic as an excuse to get rid of certain employees.
America's leader is taking us to the edge
“Let’s protect each other and our communities. When you visit any BTC store to pay your bill in full, you will receive a free 3-layer protective mask.”
We must turn our sights to other tourism markets in the world
We’re now a day away from July 1. Let’s try to carefully think about what’s going on.
We need trees on the beach – they provide us with shade
A minister was on the news talking about removing trees from beaches.
Gardiner obliterates Brown’s national record in the 300m
Add the Bahamas men’s national 300 metre record to the list of accomplishments for Steven Gardiner.
Miller-Uibo has double dose of victory
IN her first meet since settling for the silver in the women’s 400 metres at the IAAF World Championships last October, Shaunae Miller-Uibo was back on the track with a double dose of world-leading performances in the 200 and 400 metres.
BLTA: Newton’s entire slate of officers elected unopposed
AFTER a landslide victory for the president’s post, Perry Newton’s entire slate of officers went in unopposed during the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s election of officers at the annual general meeting.
The importance of preparing for unknown risks
The coronavirus crisis demonstrated that countries with preparations in place to deal with a pandemic, such as South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan - despite having been among the first to suffer the impact of the virus - experienced lower numbers of cases and fatalities than others without any plan for such events. For these, the cost of unreadiness has been staggering, both in human and economic terms.
More Bahamian ownership will deliver optimum returns
Ihave covered a lot in the past three years, ranging from development solutions for each inhabited Family Island to decentralisation of the Bahamian economy, advancing the National Development Plan (NDP) and even the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the
Exuma set for critical infrastructure upgrade
Exuma’s crumbling roads are on track for a much-needed upgrade after aging beyond their 15-year useful life span.David Cox, the Ministry of Works’ senior engineer for the Family Islands, said the condition of the island’s roads ranged from fair to po
Jitneys: Return to the road already a 'battle'
Jitney drivers say their return to the roads has already become a “battle” with their livelihoods “hanging on a thread” due to uncertainty over proposed fare increases. Harrison Moxey, the United Public Transportation Company’s (UPTC) president, told
Family Island tourism firms to reopen today
The Prime Minister’s Office has given permission for Family Island-based tourism attractions, excursions and tours to resume operations from today.It added that wearing face masks and the implementation of physical distancing protocols will be mandat
Potter's Cay 'moves into 21st century' on card payment tie-up
Potter’s Cay Dock vendors are “moving into the 21st century” by partnering with Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) as part of efforts to “go cashless”.Wendi Constantine, president of the Bahamas Dock and Allied Venues Vendors Association (BDAVVA), told Tribune
Fighting financial crime in silos will cause failure
The risk and compliance space has been inundated with changing landscapes during the first six months of this new decade. Here in The Bahamas, many risk and compliance professionals will have thought that the 2018-2019 regulatory overhaul was a daunt
