IAN FERGUSON: Companies benefit from strengthening fathers
During this past Sunday we paused to reflect on the important role men play in the lives of their children and, by extension, society. Research indicates that this is true even when a child’s mother is actively - and positively - involved in the life
Davis seeks to justify insurance rejection
Ex-deputy prime minister, Philip Davis, yesterday said the Opposition welcomed probes into the allegations of wasteful spending by the Christie administration, but warned against wasting resources on a “political witch hunt”.Mr Davis, speaking at an
Bahamas Waste puts garbage technicians in public spotlight
Bahamas Waste has launched a month-long social media campaign in a bid to place the spotlight on its hard-working garbage technicians.Using the US idea of ‘National Garbage Man Day’, which is held annually on June 17, the competition allows community
Chamber chairman urges progress by collaboration
The Chamber of Commerce’s newly-elected chairman yesterday said labour and business must pursue positive dialogue, adding that the path to a better Bahamas was wide enough for both sides.Mike Maura, who is also the Arawak Port Development Company’s (
Economy ‘floundering’ as no State Sector Act
The Bahamas’ economic growth will continue to “flounder” unless it passes a State Sectors Act to combat recently-disclosed public spending controversies, a governance reformer warned yesterday.
Caribbean Bottling’s $500k investment hit by tariff slash
Caribbean Bottling’s $500,000 investment in the July launch of a new juice drink line has been jeopardised by the Government’s Budget tariff cuts, its top executive said yesterday.
Aquapure fears 20-30% juice drink share slash
An Aquapure executive yesterday estimated its Tampico fruit punch will suffer a 20-30 per cent market share loss from the Government’s revised tariff cuts, but agreed: “It’s not as bad as it could have been.”
$32m insurance payout prospects ‘almost zero’
The former Christie administration ceased paying the annual $900,000 premium to the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) after it was advised that the likelihood of ever receiving a payout was “almost zero”.
Miller praises reversal of ‘unconscionable’ paint cut
A former Cabinet Minister yesterday praised the Government for reversing the “unconscionable” tariff reduction on imported paints, arguing that ‘WTO’ could not be used to justify actions that undermined Bahamian manufacturers.
Atlantis adds Harbour Island ‘icon’ to Cove
Iconic Harbour Island restaurant, Sip Sip, will open its first outpost location at Atlantis’s The Cove property this November as part of the resort’s efforts to offer a more authentic Bahamian experience.
The 10-step plan to fight cyber risk
Rigorous IT security assessments should be performed by specialists. They can give you a head start towards understanding your company’s capabilities for managing and mitigating the ever-present risk that cyber threats pose today. We believe that ex
Organic beauty supplier eyes 'Portal' to exports
A Bahamian manufacturer of natural, organic beauty products is aiming to target the export market via the newly-launched Trade Infomation Portal.Simply Natural and its owner, Keisha Moss, who also produces handmade cosmetics, registered on the Portal
Govt 'gives no favours'over duty rate revision
A Bahamian juice drink manufacturer yesterday said “government hasn’t done us any favours” despite partially reversing its decision to eliminate the 60 per cent tariff on rival imports.Mervin Sweeting, Switcha Bahamas’ chief executive, told that Trib
Billionaire to present at customer seminar
An African-American billionaire will be the featured presenter at an upcoming Customer Experience Summit at the British Colonial Hilton.Michael V. Roberts senior, chairman and chief executive of The Roberts Companies, will headline the event being or
Ministry plans electronic building permit process
The Ministry of Works plans to introduce an electronic processing solution to enhance the efficiency and security of building permit applications, which generated just under $1.3 million in revenues for the Government last year.Desmond Bannister, min
