Bahamas ‘laughing stock of fly fishing’
The Bahamas was yesterday labelled “the laughing stock” of the fly fishing industry, with one local captain and fishing guide revealing his business has declined 50 per cent over the past year.
Baha Mar damage to investment standing ‘almost irreparable’
The Prime Minister’s self-congratulation over the Baha Mar dispute outcome was yesterday slammed by the FNM’s deputy leader, who argued that the Government had “caused almost irreparable harm” to the Bahamas’ investment reputation.
New fly fishing regime may hit 90% of market
The Bahamas’ new fly fishing regulations could drive away 90 per cent of visiting anglers, research has shown, with affecting a market of “major significance” that generates almost 10 per cent of this nation’s stopover visitors.
KFC managers take strike vote
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president has renewed calls for the Government to force employers to negotiate new industrial agreements “within a reasonable period of time”, following a strike vote by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) middle managers.
‘Major improvement’ in Christmas revenue
Several Bahamian retailers yesterday reported “encouraging” Christmas sales, with one labelling the festive period as a “major improvement” over 2015.
Bahamian exports off 27% during early 2016
Bahamian goods exports declined by 27 per cent year-over-year for the 2016 first quarter, according to data released yesterday by the Department of Statistics.
IAN FERGUSON: How to deal with disruptive workers
Every workplace and executive can attest to having at least one employee who continually gets under their skin, wreaking havoc in the office and undermining the authority of managers and leaders. Yet for a variety of reasons, these individuals - despite their errant ways - are protected and secure in their jobs. The truth is that such ‘difficult employees’ often come packaged in various forms.
Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast
A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.
Business Licence double taxation leaves contractors ‘wildly concerned’
Bahamian contractors are “wildly concerned” that a new Business Licence policy is causing consumers to be ‘double taxed’, a former Chamber chairman revealed yesterday.
Govt urged: Regain our air space quicker
A Bahamian airline operator yesterday hailed the Government for saving him $100,000 in annual payments to US regulators, but warned it to rapidly proceed with taking back control of all this nation’s air space.
PM hails ‘landmark’ air space control deal
The Christie administration yesterday hailed as a “landmark accomplishment” its agreement with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will result in Bahamian aircraft operators being exempted from the payment of overflight fees for domestic flights.
Loretta: PM failed to deliver on Pointe Heads of Agreement
The Opposition’s House of Assembly leader yesterday said Prime Minister Perry Christie had failed to deliver on his promise to table The Pointe’s Heads of Agreement on Monday.
ART OF GRAPHIX: The small business online ‘gameplan’
What will you write for the next chapter of your business life? Will it be how you took your small business online? If you do decide to take this step, make sure it enhances your company from the bottom line to its overall reputation.
Bahamas air space deal was ‘long time coming’
The agreement to exempt Bahamian aircraft operators from paying fees to US regulators on domestic flights was yesterday praised as “a long time coming”, one aviation consultant suggesting the Government will gain more than $30 million in annual revenues once it retakes full control of its airspace.
PM: Baha Mar deal is ‘one of most brilliant’
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that the Attorney General has been directed by the Cabinet to ensure all documents relating to Baha Mar’s sale and construction completion are made public at “the earliest opportunity”.
