Chamber: Morton Salt damage 'great concern'
The hurricane damage inflicted on Morton Salt’s plant is “of great concern”, a Chamber of Commerce executive said yesterday, because it is Inagua’s “main economic driver”.Roderick Simms, chair of the Chamber’s Family Island division, expressed hope t
Govt urged: Use insurance taxes for disaster relief
The Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chairman yesterday suggested that the 3 per cent ‘premium tax’ levied on the industry be used to finance a National Disaster Recovery Fund.Emmanuel Komolafe told Tribune Business that the increased frequency,
Aliv awaits 'big test' in Bimini
Aliv was yesterday awaiting the outcome of its “big test” in Bimini, having experienced “no issues at all” with its network infrastructure during Hurricane Irma to-date.Damian Blackburn, the mobile operator’s top executive, told Tribune Business the
Chamber to assist storm-hit companies
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is aiming to help Irma-hit businesses in the southern Bahamas “get back on their feet as soon as possible”, its chief executive said yesterday.
PI resorts reopening after minimal damage
Resorts on Paradise Island yesterday said they were fortunate not to have not sustained any damage from Hurricane Irma, and are either open or preparing to re-open.
Bahamasair to restart ‘full schedule’ today
Bahamasair expects to return to a “full schedule” today following the passage of Hurricane Irma, its chairman told Tribune Business yesterday.
Realtor fears Irma could jeopardise high-end sales
A top realtor fears Hurricane Irma may jeopardise the closing of several high-end waterfront property sales that are scheduled over the next several weeks.Mike Lightbourn, Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty’s president, told Tribune Business: “We’ve g
GB fearing 'tough climb' if Irma hits
Grand Bahama will face “a tough climb yet again” should Hurricane Irma make a direct strike on its already-struggling economy, Tribune Business was told yesterday.Mick Holding, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president, said that with the isla
Businesses face ‘major supply chain disruption’
Bahamian businesses were yesterday warned to brace for “significant supply chain disruption”, with no freight vessels arriving at Nassau until possibly “late next week”.
Supplier warning on price hikes, shortages of building materials
Bahamian building supplies merchants yesterday warned of potential price hikes and shortages of key construction materials in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath should Florida suffer a major hit.
Contractors chief predicts 45% work spike post-Irma
Bahamian contractors expect Irma to create “a bit of a boom” for their services, with one yesterday suggesting the industry may see work spike 45 per cent above normal levels.
Atlantis open to 1,200 guests during Irma
Atlantis yesterday said it has 1,200 guests ‘in-house’ ahead of Hurricane Irma’s arrival, less than half the number that ‘rode out’ Matthew with it almost a year ago.
Chamber: No price gouge complaints made ‘to date’
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday said no storm ‘price gouging’ allegations had been brought to it, and added: “We hope it stays that way.”
Baha Mar orders guest ‘evacuation’
Baha Mar’s guests will have to seek alternative “local shelter” if they are unable to leave the Bahamas, the mega resort confirming its end-Thursday closure prior to Hurricane Irma’s arrival.
Govt fears ‘Grand Lucayan repeat’ on New Providence
The Government is anxious to avoid a ‘Grand Lucayan repeat’ in Nassau following the passage of Hurricane Irma, the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.
