Mindset not money the key to success
THE lack of funding is ‘not fatal’ to the pursuit of the entrepreneurial dream a well-known, accountant and banker stated yesterday.
New job bill will ensure ‘Bahamians are priority’
The government’s new Commercial Enterprises Bill will ensure “that Bahamians are the priority,” despite the fact it will “liberalise the granting of work permits” to foreign companies.
Atlantis near sell-out for holiday weekend
ATLANTIS’S occupancy for the Thanksgiving weekend is ‘over 90 percent’, according to a senior executive at the resort with the annual ‘Battle for Atlantis’ tournament a ‘significant contributor’ to its boost in business for the period.
Staff head back to work as RIU reopens
MORE than 300 workers at the RIU Palace Paradise Island are returning to work after the resort reopened its doors after a multi-million dollar summer refit.
Ferreira starts process to find new landfill manager
The preferred bidder for the management and operation of the New Providence landfill is expected to be selected by mid-March next year, Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira stated yesterday, acknowledging the landfill was ‘no instant fix’.
Solution being sought for Clifton Pier site
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira stressed yesterday the government is working on a long term solution to address environmental concerns at Clifton.
BPL studying 19 bids from power generators
NINETEEN firms have submitted bids to provide 80 megawatts of power to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).
Foulkes seeks court ruling on union’s role for Sandals’ staff
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday he is seeking a ‘legal opinion’ as to whether the Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) is still the bargaining agent for employees of Sandals Royal Bahamian.
ALIV and kicking for Bahamas business
ALIV is pleased to announce its Business Solutions Team is now stronger and more efficient than ever following its initial launch earlier this year. From then to now, the Business Solutions provides corporate services for over 450 plus clients.
Sir Sol Kerzner - a man the nation should honour
WITH growing calls to recognise those who have made a difference in The Bahamas, leading luxury real estate broker Mario Carey today said the man he would like to nominate for Heroes’ Day in October 2018 might come as a surprise.
Freight forwarder meeting demand
THIS fall, Mr Ship It officially held the grand opening for their third store located on the Carmichael Road strip. This location is aimed at helping residents in the south western New Providence area to have easy access to ship and pick up packages
Arawak's appeal for budding home owners
A leading housing developer says that it has seen a ‘overwhelming response’ to its latest offering, having recently sold-out three subdivisions. Arawak Homes’ president Aranon Wilson told Tribune Business the sell-out was ‘proof positive’ that demand
Water supplier's online customer service boost
Just months after relocating to the Old Fort Bay Plaza, the New Providence Water Development Company has launched its new website to improve customer service.The newly-designed website provides the full list of services offered by the company, along
Boating industry riding wave of success
THE Bahamas could see a ‘record 2018’ in boating tourism, according to Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president Stephen Kappeler. Mr Kappeler, general manager of the Treasure Cay Resort, Marina and Golf Club told Tribune Business that based on
Whistleblower revelations drive broker's liquidation
A BAHAMIAN broker/dealer is facing liquidation after its $307,748 capital deficiency was “exacerbated” by whistleblower revelations of legal violations and corporate governance woes.The Securities Commission successfully petitioned the Supreme Court
