‘Sense of urgency’ demanded over high energy costs
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman has questioned “the sense of urgency” over addressing the Bahamas’ high energy costs, arguing that this would be a “game changer” for the economy.
IAN FERGUSON: Set the limits over staff 'moonlighting'
Difficult economic times and a squeeze on living standards have forced many employees to seek supplementary employment, which can cause difficulties for their principal employer. ‘Moonlighting’ can lead to divided allegiances, conflicts of interest a
BTC outage caused by copper thieves
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) suffered widespread service outages in several Grand Bahama areas yesterday, after its Lewis Yard sub-station was hit by copper thieves around 1am. The communities of Pinder’s Point and Hunters, as well as
URCA hit by 30% staff attrition in '16
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) lost nearly 30 per cent of its staff in 2016, its chief executive conceding this had impacted its ability to deliver on projects.Stephen Bereaux, while speaking at the regulator’s oral hearing
Warwick receives 'rave reviews' from TripAdvisor
The Warwick Paradise Island resort yesterday said it has earned the 2017 Certificate of Excellence honour from TripAdvisor, which recognises the resort for earning high ratings based on traveller reviews.The newly-opened resort has achieved an averag
Receivers appointed for Tennyson's assets
An ex-Cabinet minister yesterday promised to “fight to the bitter end”, after a $2.57 million creditor obtained a Supreme Court-appointed receiver over his and his wife’s assets.
$1.6m Matthew claim dispute heads to court
Disputes over Hurricane Matthew-related claims are hitting the Supreme Court, with one Lyford Cay property owner alleging his insurer and broker are “stalling” to avoid a $1.6 million payout.The corporate owner of Jacaranda, understood to be controll
'No sense' in new Govt's redundancy cap increase
Private sector executives yesterday warned that the Minnis administration’s plans to increase the 12-month redundancy pay ‘cap’ would further endanger an economy already “in deep trouble”.Peter Goudie, an employment and labour relations specialist wi
Breezes 'ready to start' again on 50% expansion
SuperClubs Breezes owner yesterday said he was “ready to start again” on the Cable Beach resort’s expansion plans, adding that its ‘land swap’ agreement with Baha Mar should be completed in the next few months.John Issa, told Tribune Business: “We ha
Minister 'envious' of Jamaica's trade and investment agency
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Bahamas must develop more trade linkages within the Caribbean, admitting he was “slightly envious” at the “sophistication” of Jamaica’s investment/export promotions agency.Brent Symonette said the Bahamas, and ag
ART OF GRAPHIX: How artistry can develop children
It is said that participation in the arts improves a child’s ability to concentrate and focus in other aspects of their lives. For the many naysayers, research has proven that children who have a higher than average exposure to art and the media poss
Bahamian craft vendorsto receive festival boost
More than 20 craft vendors will set up shop at Arawak Cay and sell their authentic Bahamian goods at the annual Junkanoo Summer Festival (JSF), which begins this Saturday. While the A and B Junkanoo groups put on a colourful cultural performance, th
Tourism exposes travel agents to the Bahamas
The Ministry of Tourism hosted 250 travel professionals from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) in the Bahamas over the past week.The ASTA/NACTA Bahamas Showcase took place at the
Compliance officer passes Series 7
A junior compliance officer at the Private Trust Corporation, Donovan Newman, has passed the Series 7 exam in Fort Lauderdale after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI). Bettina Albury, STI's operations manager, said: “
FBO operator expands LPIA hangars, ramp
Odyssey Aviation, the Fixed Based Operation (FBO) for private aircraft, has signed a contract with Island Industries (Bahamas) to construct its new 20,000 square foot hangar at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Groundwork is already un
