Online bookings solution processes $3.7m in 2018
An online bookings solution provider has announced the full launch of its services after processing almost $3.7m in direct excursions this year alone.RezBS, which is targeting the Caribbean tour companies market, said it aims to empower local busines
IAN FERGUSON: Keeping pace with employer demands
We spend a substantial part of our adult life at work. With companies demanding more from their employees in less time, trying to meet all your deadlines may seem really stressful. Keeping pace in a fast-moving economy and world is the desire of emp
'Rife with fraud': Developer sounds crowdfunding alarm
A prominent real estate financier yesterday warned against crowdfunding as a means to finance Bahamian entrepreneurs because it could be “rife with fraud”.David Kosoy, Sterling Global Financial’s chairman, while addressing capital raising challenges
CIBC Trust nominee takes 'major' award
One of two CIBC Trust Company (Bahamas) nominees took away a top award from the recent annual financial services industry Excellence Awards.Norma T Major, director of operations for finance and client accounting, won Mentor of the Year, while Taryn T
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PLP holds memorial for Bradley Roberts
BRADLEY Roberts’ former cabinet, parliamentary and party colleagues hailed him as a definitive representation of the Progressive Liberal Party’s philosophies during a memorial at the PLP headquarters last night. Among those who paid tribute to him w
Minister Lloyd disappointed as teachers stay out of classes
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd expressed disappointment in the actions of the majority of teachers at CH Reeves Junior High School, telling Parliament that educators withdrew service more than a week ago despite receiving clearance that it was safe to
PM eases the pain (for some) on bills
AS public discomfort continues over the spike in electricity costs, the government will temporarily increase the value added tax exemption ceiling on Bahamas Power and Light bills, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
Visa fraud suspect is out on bail
THE Haitian-Bahamian justice of the peace at the centre of an FBI probe into visa fraud in the Bahamas has pleaded not guilty to charges in the United States, The Tribune was told.
Candle sparked fatal house fire
GOLDEN Isles MP Vaughn Miller yesterday said a burning candle caused the house fire that tragically killed a five-year-old boy in Eleuthera on Monday night.
Bradley, a man who meant well for us all
I was astonished to learn that former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chair and Bain and Grants Town MP Bradley Roberts had passed away on the afternoon of October 25.
High School Volleyball Nationals next week
VOLLEYBALL will be the first national championship on the scholastic calendar contested by student-athletes across the country as they vie for titles in their respective divisions.Corporate sponsor, JS Johnson Insurance Agents and Brokers Ltd, will j
Bahamians in spotlight as the NCAA basketball season tips off
THE NCAA basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and several Bahamians figured prominently for their programmes on the court and from the coaching ranks on the sidelines.Yolett McPhee-McCuin began her era as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’
Construction begins for Post Office relocation
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells said construction is underway to renovate Town Centre Mall for the relocation of the General Post Office, adding plans initially drawn up by the previous administration are being relied upon with
'Defending the 400,000' on $4.6m union excess
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday said he is defending “the interests of 400,000 Bahamas residents” over staff payout demands that exceed the resort’s offer by $4.6m.Michael Scott told Tribune Business that neither of the two unions representing
Goods disposal angers Straw Market vendors
NASSAU Straw Market vendors yesterday criticised the Straw Market Authority’s (SMA) decision to reportedly throw away goods from the stalls of delinquent vendors. Some sellers said the SMA should have been more lenient with vendors, while others sai
Cut away the dead wood
PLP postpones much heralded Convention. What is the real reason? PLP commentator Philip Galanis led the public to suspect something was coming, and in usual manner, the populous were asked not to oppose Brave Davis as leader. What they promised Glynis and Obie?
MP makes tearful tribute to Moxey
ST BARNABAS Member of Parliament Shanendon Cartwright was brought to tears yesterday as he said politics should never diminish humanity or the contribution of any Bahamian to society.He was speaking of the legacy and victimisation of deceased politic
Residents fear Over-the-Hill project won’t address needs
MORE than three months after the government passed the Economic Empowerment Zone Act, some residents of Bain & Grants Town and Centreville are still largely ignorant of its benefits and doubtful the Over-the-Hill programme will address their most pressing needs.
Bahamian veteran Sir Etienne honoured in art project
IN honour of war veterans, a museum in Belgium is showcasing an exhibition of chairs this weekend from all the countries and regions soldiers came from during the First World War.Among those who will be honoured are The Bahamas and Sir Etienne Dupuch
