Web shop: Players ‘gaming the system’
A web shop operator yesterday said it had detected fraud by players ‘gaming the system’, hitting back at accusations it was refusing to pay out winnings.
Customs still holds Fyre Festival assets
The Customs Comptroller yesterday said that while $10 million worth of sound stage equipment had been released, his department was holding other goods seized from the ill-fated Fyre Festival for auction.
'No need for alarm' on aviation security
The Minister of Tourism yesterday reassured the Bahamas that “there is no reason for alarm” over enhanced US aviation security demands. Speaking at a press conference to announce ‘Run for Pompey 2017’, Dionisio D’Aguilar said: “I don’t think we shou
Port Authority pushes customer service focus
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is continuing to focus on customer service through the ‘My Grand Bahama’ campaign, an initiative of its Invest Grand Bahama Promotional Unit.The campaign is designed to address ways to improve customer service.
Bahari sees 63% spike in Independence sales
A Bahamian fashion brand yesterday said it has seen a more than 60 per cent jump in sales of its Independence collection compared to last year, telling this newspaper: “The response has been awesome.”Kyle Williams, Bahari’s brand manager, told Tribun
IAN FERGUSON: Getting a brand boost through social media
Within each company, regardless of size, industry or product and service offerings, people are using social media. Social media use engages employees, both on the social and professional level. Employers need to understand that employees who use soci
Chamber unveilsflag-themed logo
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has unveiled its new logo, which sports the Bahamian flag’s official colours, in time for Independence Day.The Chamber said the move finalises the rebranding process that the BCCEC
Two new directors for Doctors Hospital
Doctors Hospital Health Systems (DHHS) has confirmed the appointments of Dr Barrett McCartney and Wayde Christie as directors following voting at its June 27 annual general meeting (AGM).The duo replace Dr K. Larry Carroll and Jeffrey Robertson, who
Govt to make $234m binge 'near impossible'
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged that the Government’s planned Fiscal Responsibility legislation will make it “near impossible” to repeat its predecessor’s $234 million pre-election deficit spending binge.K P Turnquest, sticking by his $50
Fyre organisers barred Ministry's officials from site
The Bahamas “is as much an unwitting victim” of the Fyre Festival fiasco as its attendees, the Minister of Tourism revealing that organisers kept ministry officials away from the event site.Dionisio D’Aguilar, in a recent interview with Tribune Busin
DPM: BOB rescue vehicle must be 'more aggressive'
Bank of the Bahamas’ bail-out vehicle must be “more aggressive” in liquidating the assets securing its ‘bad loan’ portfolio, the Deputy Prime Minister urged yesterday.K P Turnquest told Tribune Business that the Government was adamant Bahamas Resolve
Insurance industry 'keypartner' on health reform
The Minister of Health has pledged that the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) will be among the Government's "key partners" on healthcare reform. Dr Duane Sands called for meaningful input from the insurance industry during a recent courtesy call
Minister: 'I won't issue contracts like candy'
The Minister of Works yesterday warned that he will “not issue construction contracts like candy at a child’s party”, emphasising that contractors must deliver ‘value for money’ to taxpayers.Desmond Bannister, addressing a Bahamian Contractors Associ
Contractors losing $100m annually as no Lien Law
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday estimated that local contractors were losing $100 million annually due to the absence of lien laws that would enable them to claim outstanding payments. “I would say that, conservativel
PLP blew $234m in final months
An “horrendous” $234 million was added to the Government’s fiscal deficit during the May 10 general election quarter, Central Bank data released yesterday reveals.
