Financial services in Beijing Landfall
The Bahamas’ latest Landfall financial services promotion arrived in Beijing on 13 October.
Arrivals rise 10 per cent to Family Islands
Foreign air and sea arrivals to the Out Islands increased by 10 per cent year-over-year between January and July 2014, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism’s research statistics and scanning units.
Bahamas 'co-opts' Canada practices
A Canadian executive spoke to more than 100 Bahamian co-operative and credit union members this month as part of the Department of Co-operative Development’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
Airline's $2.1m loan expansion 'milestone'
A Bahamian airline believes it has achieved “a major milestone” by obtaining a $2.1 million loan from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) affiliate, which will enable its fleet to more-than-double in size.
Leadenhall wind-up is 'about 90 per cent finished'
The wind-up of the most recent Bahamian bank to be placed in court-supervised liquidation is “about 90 per cent done”, with a further $4 million dividend to creditors recently-approved.
More Airlift on Exuma's 'front board' after Silver withdrawal
Attracting more airlift will be “squarely on the front board” for Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce, after the island was dealt a blow by Silver Airways’ seeming decision to cease service to it.
Myers awaits Chamber's resignation acceptance
Robert Myers yesterday said he was waiting for the Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors to accept his resignation, amid increasing suspicions he had been ‘set up’ over his vehicle’s disputed valuation.
Freeport project's $575m 'sell-out'
A proposed Freeport residential resort development will have a total $575 million sell-out value based on phase one prices, its developer yesterday describing it as “the first project I’ve seen in 12 years that adds up”.
Golf event aids workforce development
More than 20 sponsors donated $50,000 in cash and prizes to support the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) workforce development programmes, as 100 golfers teed off in its 16th annual golf Tournament.
CWC chief on meet BTC staffers tour
Marking a nine-month milestone in his first year as Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) chief executive, Phil Bentley is leading a ‘getting to know you’ Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) ‘Team Talk Live’ visit that will bring him in touch with employees nationwide.
Bahamian realtor firm attends global summit
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has participated in the 2014 Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event, which brought together 1,500 members from 31 countries.
Exuma outlook's speakers unveiled
The ninth annual Exuma Business Outlook will take place this Wednesday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, under the theme ‘Charting a Course for Growth in Exuma’.
Exuma private island resort gets go-ahead
By NEIL HARTNELL
Investors 'outraged' by lawyer's venture
Investors in the controversy-torn Oceania Heights development yesterday expressed “outrage” after this newspaper found that the attorney responsible for their land title woes has launched a business offering solutions to the exact same problems.
Solomon's Mines probe of possible inventory theft
Police are investigating the potential theft of up to $700,000 worth of inventory from luxury goods retailer Solomon’s Mines, Tribune Business can reveal.
