Govt plots route to unified busing system pilot project
THE government is looking to undertake a pilot project for a unified bus system with the specifics of a business plan for the New Providence public transport system now being dissected by the relevant stakeholders.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Combining the elements for attractive and successsful design
Most people have a vague idea of what a graphic designer does.
FNM deputy hits back in row over labour survey results
THE Opposition deputy leader and finance spokesman said yesterday that he stood by his comments on the recently released Labour Force Survey, accusing Labour Minister Shane Gibson of attempting to deflect from the substantive discussion on its results.
Turnquest: Gov’t should change the tune on resort agreements
THE Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday suggested that the government should make the inclusion of a local entertainment option a requirement of any new Heads of Agreement with resort developers, arguing that this could help promote local entertainers and provide them with sustainable employment in the sector.
Ministry eyes Mexico for next ‘ICON’ launch
THE Ministry of Financial Services is looking to expand its Investment Condominium Fund (ICON) product in Mexico, a key government minister noting that the ministry was working to create new products to take advantage of new and emerging markets.
Bahamas and Cuba in multi-destination marketing push
DISCUSSIONS on the ‘specifics’ of a multi-destination marketing effort between the Bahamas and Cuba are set for early next month according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
US judge hints at Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 Case continuing
THE question of whether to dismiss Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 case in a US bankruptcy court is “not a slam dunk for either party,” a US judge hearing the case said yesterday.
Average cruise visitor spend rises 42%, says Minister
THE average expenditure by cruise passengers in the Bahamas has increased by roughly 42 per cent according to the Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, who said yesterday that the country is also on pace for a record number of air arrivals this year.
BIA claims Sanigest is operating in ‘conflicting roles’ over NHI
THE Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) said yesterday that Sanigest International was operating in ‘conflicting roles’ as both government consultant and primary advocate for National Health Insurance (NHI).
Public interest should be basis of the HCARC judicial review
FREEPORT businessman Andrew Davies does not agree with the basis on which Fred Smith QC has obtained a judicial review by the Supreme Court into the legitimacy of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee (HCARC), but agrees that the public interest is not served by the withholding of the McKinsey Report.
Grand Bahama needs 5,000-10,000 more hotel rooms
GRAND Bahama needs an additional 5,000-10,000 hotel rooms as the government works “assiduously” to generate even more airlift to the island.
Mourners say farewell to boy killed when handgun went off
The funeral service for four-year-old Denzell Joshua Demeritte - who died when a handgun went off as he and a ten-year-old child were playing with the weapon - was held on Saturday.
BIA lashes Sanigest for NHI comments and calls for ministry to state position
THE Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) said yesterday that it was “unacceptable, inappropriate and disrespectful” for the government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) consultant Sanigest to publicly scold the industry over its concerns, saying that such attacks would make meaningful dialogue on the issue difficult to achieve.
Government has revived stalled resort and development projects
THE government continues to see success in its efforts to help revive many stalled resort and foreign direct investment projects according to State Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle, noting that there are several resorts outside the Baha Mar project whose redevelopment the administration has facilitated.
QC mulls legal challenge to 'illegal' HCA extension
AN OUTSPOKEN lawyer said yesterday that he was mulling whether to launch a legal challenge to what he called an “illegal” and “unconstitutional” move by the government to extend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) for a further six months.
