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.
Doctors Hospital awaiting final stem cell regulations
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Christie affirms commitment to more mobile licences
By Natario McKenzie
Securities Commission may launch its own investigation into Alliance
By NATARIO McKENZIE
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.
Got to ensure more efficient cruise port management
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said that the government was moving to ensure that Nassau’s cruise port is operated in a “more efficient manner” similar to the management of the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), noting that renovations to Festival Place are set to commence.
BORCO report 'disappointing' Q2 merchant services segment
THE Bahamas Oil Refining Company’s (BORCO) merchant services segment for the second quarter was “particularly disappointing”, its owners telling Wall Street analysts that they believed the poor performance was isolated to the second quarter, with much stronger results expected for the second half of the year.
SEC charges Bahamian broker/dealer for facilitating multi-million fraud scheme
THE United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Bahamas-based brokerage firm Alliance Investment Management (AIM) and its president Julian Brown for facilitating a multi-million dollar international ‘Ponzi scheme’.
French Leave developers eye 'quiet opening' in November
DEVELOPERS behind Eleuthera’s French Leave Resort and Marina say that they hope to have a “quiet opening” this November with the launch of four cottages and several amenities, adding that investment in the project to-date was approaching $8m.
Hawksbill extensions crucial for growth says Smith
A LEADING QC has called on the government to “immediately” confirm the extension of expiring Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) incentives until 2054, arguing that Freeport needs “certainty” and “tax stimulus” to grow.
Freeport failing to reach full potential
FREEPORT is failing to reach its potential in attracting a “full spectrum” of businesses in its bid become a true logistics/distribution hub, a Nassau businessman and leading private sector executive said yesterday, urging the Government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to “put your money where your mouth is”.
Myers fears investors could be 'scared off' by expiring Freeport incentives
A SENIOR private sector executive warned yesterday that investors might be “scared off” and “nervous” that with a year left before Freeport investment incentives expire no firm position had been put forward by the Government, describing the situation as “unfortunate”.
Realtors wait on Government over appraisal scheme
THE Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president said yesterday that she was now in “wait-and-see” mode over sought-after Government responses that will determine the next move over the controversial appraisal system being pushed by two Canadian-owned banks.
Christie promises VAT amendments and debate soon
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he hoped to see the final Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation debated and passed before Parliament’s standard summer recess, acknowledging that there would be “an amendment or two” to the Bill tabled a few weeks ago.
Don't ignore the benefits of a domestic vacation experience
IT IS summer time and most in the workforce have carved out their time for vacation. Parents, in particular, go to great lengths to provide an exciting holiday experience for their children.
