Bahamian entrepreneurs in services export insight
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) teamed with the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) to host a global export workshop for entrepreneurs. The three-day workshop, titled Services Go Global , was conducted by Dr Nsombi Jaja, a CEDA c
Govt: No VAT on insurance claims
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said it had moved swiftly to “pre-empt” erroneous social media claims that VAT is being charged on Dorian claims payouts. Marlon Johnson, acting financial secretary, told Tribune Business that the min
$44m Exuma airport 'to tender in two weeks'
A senior government official yesterday said the works package for the $44m redevelopment of Exuma International Airport will be put out to tender within the next two weeks.Algernon Cargill, director of aviation, told Tribune Business ahead of next we
Technology enhances Dorian damage study
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Ministry of Public Works are employing new technology to conduct building damage assessments in the Dorian-hit islands. “In the past, data collection was a tedious process; information was coll
Cruise lines unveils Nassau hotel options
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line says travel advisors can offer clients sailing with it the option of staying at multiple Nassau hotels following the launch of its latest itinerary. The cruise line said the all-inclusive Meliá Nassau Beach Resort at Cab
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VIDEO: Buildings destroyed in Harbour Island gas station fire
AT LEAST two buildings were destroyed in a blaze Wednesday night after a gas station erupted into flames in Harbour Island.
EDITORIAL: Time to talk about civil unions?
IS the time right to have a conversation about civil unions for gay couples and the legalisation of abortion?
ALICIA WALLACE: Where does loyalty lie - with the party or the voters?
With Member of Parliament for Centreville Reece Chipman’s departure from the Free National Movement, there is been quite a bit of talk about loyalty.
'Don't send me to jail, I have bullets inside me'
A 23-year-old man charged with murder yesterday claimed he isn’t “fit” for jail because he has two bullets lodged in his upper body. Stephon Davis, upon being remanded for allegedly killing Anthony Wright, said he has a bullet in the back of his hea
Falling trade and threats if they talk to the media - troubles facing Potter's Cay vendors
VENDORS at Potter’s Cay Dock yesterday expressed continued frustration with authorities over ongoing concerns at the dock, calling for government officials to find an immediate resolution to their complaints. Numerous concerns raised by stall holder
'Every time I see my son's picture, I cry'
A GRAND Bahama father is devastated over the death of his only son, whose body was discovered hanging from a tree on Saturday at a school, just 1.2 kilometres from the family’s residence in Coral Reef Estates. Philip Forbes said he grieves every day
7-year rule on deaths may be changed
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said discussions have started regarding possibly changing the seven-year official death declaration timeline for missing people, adding special considerations should be made in storm-related cases.Speaking to reporters
Back in business - Carnival Cruise Lines return to Grand Bahama
CARNIVAL Cruise Line has resumed regular calls to Grand Bahama, with the return of three vessels to Freeport in aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The Carnival Pride called on Friday, October 11, with 2,400 passengers. The Elation called on Sunday, Octo
Oil spill at BPL power station
AN oil spill occurred in the area of Bahamas Power and Light’s Blue Hills Power Station near a school, BPL said yesterday.“The spill occurred after a contractor working in the area ruptured the fuel line that runs from Blue Hills Power Station (BHPS
Tourism eyes New Year 'bounce back'
The Bahamas is on target for a New Year “bounce back” post-Dorian with first quarter stopover tourists up two to four percent compared to 2019’s record, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, tol
Cruise line: 25% of passengers in Nassau overnight
A cruise line yesterday projected that up to one-quarter of its 250,000 annual passengers will “overnight” in Nassau hotels after making its first voyage to the Bahamian capital. Francis Riley, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines’ senior vice-president of
Fidelity 'can be proud' of return on affiliate sale
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) “can be proud” that it nearly doubled the value of its investment in exiting its former merchant bank affiliate, a top executive said yesterday. Gowon Bowe, pictured , the BISX-listed institution’s chief financial officer, to
IMF slashes Bahamas GDP growth by 50%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday slashed The Bahamas’ 2019 growth forecast by 50 percent, and projected the economy will contract next year, due to Hurricane Dorian.Unveiling its latest World Economic Outlook report, the Fund said this
Govt unveils 'fundamental reset' for public contracts
The government last night unveiled draft legislation representing a “fundamental reset” of its public procurement processes in a bid to save taxpayers millions and aid small businesses.Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting financial secret
