BISX offers platform for $35.5m in trades
The collective value of BISX-listed equities fell by 4.82 percent during the nine months to end-September 2018, producing a similar decline to that witnessed on major global stock markets.
BISX offers platform for $35.5m in trades
The collective value of BISX-listed equities fell by 4.82 percent during the nine months to end-September 2018, producing a similar decline to that witnessed on major global stock markets.The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) All-Sha
BTC's privatisation 'a colossal failure'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation “has been a colossal failure”, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: “Aliv’s eating our lunch with ease.”Dino Rolle, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s (BCPOU) presi
Winter tourism fears on union 'work-to-rule'
Unionised employees were yesterday placed on “work to rule” at most of Nassau’s major resorts in a move likely to raise fears for this week’s key Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Darrin Woods, pictured, the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Unio
Auto industry wants 'more horses in race'
The auto industry has held talks with the Government about adjusting the 25 percent duty threshold to enable more dealers to have “a horse in the race”, it was revealed yesterday.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president,
Dingman hit by $863k award on eatery collapse
A Lyford Cay resident’s former business partners have obtained a collective $863,000 default judgment against him over the collapse of his Nassau restaurant empire.Judge Naomi Buchwald, sitting in the south New York federal court, entered the award a
Group with Bahamas ties grows in cayman
SMP Partners, which has a Bahamian subsidiary, yesterday announced it has expanded its Cayman Islands presence with the acquisition of Solaris Corporate Services.Steve McGowan, SMP Partners’ group chairman, said in a statement: “This acquisition furt
BTC hits 'red line' on client, value erosion
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the company has reached “the red line” on mobile subscriber loss and value, and is readying the fight back.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair told Tribune Business that BTC must “reorient” it
Flight Services comes alive with $200,000 deal
ALIV and Nassau Flight Services (NFS) yesterday announced a four-year partnership that will give the airport ground services provider upgraded communications services.Damian Blackburn, pictured, Aliv’s chief executive, said the agreement represented
11192018 EDITION
Monday, 19th November, 2018.
Reduce time convictions for marijuana stay on records, urges Davis
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday expressed support for the advancement of legislation to reduce the length of time that convictions for small amounts of marijuana remain on criminal records.
Over-the-Hill tax-free zones are already launched, says Minnis
OVER-the-Hill constituencies of Bain and Grants Town and Centreville are now tax-free zones, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, who said the government’s flagship initiative took effect November 1.
Fox Hill community centre shut after govt fails to pay staff
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell says the Fox Hill Community Centre has been “effectively shuttered” after the government failed to pay staff for five months.
Man in hospital after hit and run collision
TRAFFIC police are investigating the circumstances of a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Nassau Street over the weekend.
'It's time to call for anti-corruption laws'
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance has urged Bahamians to agitate for planned anti-corruption laws, reiterating concerns over the government’s handling of the relocation of the General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall.
‘Slap’ officer to face police probe
POLICE are investigating the circumstances behind a video of an officer slapping a man, believed to be a tourist, who was accused of loitering in the downtown area.
Mother questions how cops shot son
THE mother of Jermaine Desmond Minnis, a 43-year-old man police shot and killed on Thursday, insists witnesses to the incident never saw her son attack police with a machete as police have claimed.
PM orders rescue operations review
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said last night that he has ordered a full review of protocols, procedures and agencies involved in air accident response and investigations in the country – “including any systemic or structural problems” –following the Byron Ferguson case that has transfixed the nation.
Goombay Splash Bowl starts today
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association and the International Tennis Federation’s 2018 Goombay Splash Bowl will get underway today at the National Tennis Centre.
