Venetian West reveals sustainable model homes
LUXURY gated community builder Venetian West is employing the use of sustainable materials in the construction of their 42-acre, $30m development in western New Providence.
Govt 'not sleeping' on expiring Freeport incentives, says minister
A CABINET Minister said yesterday that the government was by no means “sleeping on” Freeport’s expiring investment incentives, confirming that the Ministry of Grand Bahama had completed two position papers on the issue.
Interest in Ginn redevelopment in Grand Bahama is ongoing
A Cabinet Minister said yesterday that there remains “ongoing interest” in the acquisition of the former $4.9 billion Ginn Sur Mer project in Grand Bahama, noting that four to five groups have assessed the development so far this year.
NIB sees 13% growth in contributions income
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) saw its contribution income grow by 13 per cent to just over $229m in 2013, with benefit payments for the year increasing 11.5 per cent to $222.7m.
Concerns admitted over drug plan sustainability
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday admitted that “there is some concern” with regards to the sustainability of the National Prescription Drug Plan, noting that the number of beneficiaries has more than tripled to 25,000 since it was first introduced three years ago.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Analysing the creative personality
Every day is an opportunity to be creative. The canvas is your mind, the brushes and colours are your thoughts and feelings, the panorama is your story and the complete picture is your work of art.
Global search for vibrant young leadership
The last race is run and the last laps swum at the Commonwealth Games. So it is timely to reflect on what those 11 days of sporting triumph – created by those representing the smallest of island states to the largest of nations – in Scotland symbolises for the future of the Commonwealth.
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Abaco venture ready to sow seeds for future
INVESTORS behind an Abaco-based soybean, corn and dairy cattle farming venture said that they were “on track” to break ground in early September, telling Tribune Business yesterday that the venture would create 20 to 25 jobs.
The sky is the limit for UAVs
A Bahamian ariel cinematography company believes that there is “huge potential for growth” of the industry in the Bahamas, suggesting that the Government enact guidelines and regulations for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Bahamian airspace.
'Modest gains' as Bahamas receives 1.8m visitors in 2014 first quarter
THE Bahamas received 1.8 million passengers over the first quarter of 2014, highlighted by a “slight rise” in air arrivals, according to the Central Bank. However the growth in sea arrivals “slowed” for the same period.
Fishermen 'optimistic' for crawfish season despite increased poaching
DESPITE a “marked increase” in incidents of poaching in the Bahamas this year, local fishermen remain “optimistic” that the 2014-15 crawfish season will bring a good yield.
MARKETING REVOLUTION: The friendly games stay true to reflect brand and image
The Commonwealth Games were simply amazing. Over 70 countries and territories got together to compete in fierce but friendly competition in Glasgow, Scotland. In fact, the Games were marketed as the Friendly Games. And friendly they were. It seemed as if the whole of Scotland decided to make sure that whoever was visiting was going to have a “brilliant” time.
Striping the road to Haiti
THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSCG) is travelling to Haiti on the invitation of the President, Michael Martelly, to provide a scope of work on road construction, striping and airport maintenance services.
Chamber chief: Baha Mar 'prudent' to push back opening
A SENIOR private sector executive has said that it was “prudent” for Baha Mar to delay its “grand opening” to late Spring 2015, stating that while the delay had come as “no surprise” it could led to increased employment opportunities for Bahamians.
