ART OF GRAPHIX: Ensuring constructive criticism hits the mark
At some point in every design project we quit what we are doing and present our unfinished work with co-workers, family members or close friends for critiquing. But what does the critique do for the design and the rest of the project? Do critiques really help, and are they necessary? If so, how do we use their input to improve our creative output?
RICHARD COULSON: Investors need more Cable issue details
A welcome development for our capital markets is the recent announcement by Cable Bahamas of its one-for-eights rights offering to its existing shareholders.
‘Quality shoppers’ biggest challenge for Bay St retail
Major Bay Street merchants yesterday said had few complaints over the duty-free shopping scheme implemented last August, although one retailer said attracting high-quality visitors willing to spend in the downtown area remains a “serious challenge”.
‘Vociferous’ concern on VAT bi-annual file end
The Government has made good on promises to eliminate bi-annual Value-Added Tax (VAT) return filings, amid “very vociferous” concerns expressed by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) about the increased administrative burden that will result.”
Bran’s family firm: ‘Enormous loss’ in Drug Plan switch
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday revealed that his family’s pharmacy business had “lost all kinds of money” over the past two months because the National Prescription Drug Programme’s (NPDP) terms had been changed without warning.
Gov’t urged: ‘Force’ Baha Mar’s auction
An ex-Baha Mar director yesterday urged the Government “to force” the Chinese to auction the $3.5 billion project off to the highest bidder, adding: ‘Gentle nudging ain’t working.”
Bran: Downgrade to junk now ‘more likely’
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday warned it is now “more likely” that the Bahamas will be downgraded to ‘junk’ credit status, due to investor predictions that Baha Mar will not fully open until winter 2017 at the earliest.
Gov’t may end ‘hazard pay’ under NHI
The Government may seek to discontinue hazard pay or ‘risk allowance’ for public sector employees once National Health Insurance (NHI) is introduced, the Bahamas Public Service Union’s (BPSU) president said yesterday.
Sands slams ‘end to cook-outs’ fallacy
The Bahamian public health care sector lacks the capacity “to get as much done as we need to get done”, a leading surgeon said yesterday.
Chamber agrees to new NHI meeting
Primary healthcare services must become better organised, the outgoing Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president said yesterday, adding that Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) emergency room was often filled with patients who did not need to be there.
Let the light shine on property values
Property owners can spend thousands of dollars on renovations and refurbishments to increase the value of their property. However, there is a much easier and less expensive way to boost the value of a home, office or industrial space: Just add a little daylight.
Doctors chief urges better organisation
Primary healthcare services must become better organised, the outgoing Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president said yesterday, adding that Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) emergency room was often filled with patients who did not need to be there.
Baha Mar bidder’s ‘hands are tied’
Sir Sol Kerzner and his partner have replied that “our hands are tied” over a Baha Mar bid because they have not been provided with enough information to make an informed offer.
Earliest full Baha Mar open is winter 2017
Thanksgiving 2017 is likely the earliest date that Baha Mar can be fully open and operational, one of its potential purchasers has predicted.
‘Unforgivable’ for CCA to hide Baha Mar opening miss
An ex-Baha Mar director yesterday slammed as “unforgivable” the failure by its contractor to warn that the planned March 27, 2015, opening would be missed, arguing that an early confession could have avoided the project’s meltdown.
