Road Traffic eying 'radical change' with automated services
The automation of key services at the Road Traffic Department is one of the major undertakings set to “radically change” the department over the next few years, its controller confirming to Tribune Business that the long-lobbied ‘vehicle titling system’ would be a part of that new system.
Consolidated Water: Q2 bulk water revenue decline attributable to WSC water loss reduction programme
BISX-listed Consolidated Water has reported that its bulk water revenues declined to approximately $10 million in the second quarter of 2014, executive attributing this to a decrease in the volume of water sold by the Company’s Bahamas operations to the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).
IAAF World Relays economic impact 'three times' initial investment
Minister of Youth Sports & Culture Dr Daniel Johnson said yesterday that the economic impact of the inaugural International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) World Relays held in New Providence back in May generated “three times” the $10 million invested by the government to host the event.
Melia Nassau beach begins $19m renovation plan
Renovations have begun at Melia Nassau Beach, a Melia Hotels International resort, with phase one of the $19 million renovation plan expected to be complete by November 2014.
Minister: Gov’t ‘committed to ‘world class’ motor sports facility
The Government is ‘committed’ to building a ‘world class’ motor sports facility in The Bahamas a key Cabinet Minister said yesterday.
MARKETING REVOLUTION: My first comic book convention
Marketers, pay attention to this. I just attended my first Comic Convention, or I should say almost attended.
Securities Commission may launch its own investigation into Alliance
THE Securities Commission of the Bahamas’ (SCB) executive director said yesterday that the regulator may look to undertake its own investigation of Alliance Investment Management (AIM) to determine whether any securities laws in the country have been broken.
Doctors Hospital awaiting final stem cell regulations
DOCTORS Hospital Health System (DHHS) said yesterday that it was anxiously awaiting the final regulations to govern stem cell therapy in the Bahamas, telling Tribune Business that once they are in place “we will go from there”.
Licence plate jam is 'absolutely ridiculous' says auto dealer
A LEADING Bahamian auto dealer said yesterday that it was “absolutely ridiculous” that he was having difficulty securing licence plates for his customer’s vehicles from the Road Traffic Department (RTD), describing it as a recurring problem over the past ten months.
Brookfield: Atlantis 'well positioned' for future growth
BROOKFIELD Hospitality said yesterday that the Atlantis resort was “well positioned for future growth” under its management, noting that the value of the resort is significantly in excess of its debts as evidenced by its $195m equity investment last month.
Butler named Vice chairman on Cable Bahamas board
FRANKLYN Butler II has been appointed the the new position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cable Bahamas Limited (BISX: CAB) .
Telem selects Centina to improve operational efficiency
CENTINA Systems, a leading provider in service assurance analytics and network performance management solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide, announced yesterday that Telem Group is set to deploy its NetOmnia suite of solutions for the network and improved troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Christie affirms commitment to more mobile licences
AFFIRMING that his government is committed to the liberalisation of the Bahamas’ mobile phone sector Prime Minister Perry Christie said that a liberalisation task force was in the “final stages” of competing a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will invite potential bidders for the second cellular licence.
Sandyport Hotel enjoys record occupancy
SANDYPORT Beaches Resort and Hotel is enjoying a record-breaking year, with weekend occupancy levels often at 100 per cent for the seaside and Sandyport Marina Village hotel.
Butler named Vice chairman on cable Bahamas board
FRANKLYN Butler II has been appointed the the new position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cable Bahamas Limited (BISX: CAB) .
