$6bn developers rush to meet PM departure date
The principal behind a $6 billion resort project proposed for eastern Grand Bahama is working furiously to submit documents requested by Prime Minister Perry Christie before he purportedly leaves the country on November 11.
Satellite Bahamas, principals 'improperly lumped' in suit
Satellite Bahamas and its principals have accused DIRECTV of “improperly lumping” them all together in its Florida legal action, while also failing to identify a single act of wrongdoing committed by the company on US soil.
Bimini EIA 'ignores' Planning Act process
Resorts World’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ignores the need to obtain Planning and Subdivision Act approval for its $10-$15 million Bimini cruise ship project, a leading QC yesterday accusing the Government and developers of “bulldozing their way through” the permitting process.
How to avoid sales 'foot in mouth' woe
“Open mouth, insert foot”. Or, if you prefer: “Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth”. I personaly like the latter saying much better when it comes to a botched sales pitch.
Bahamas urged to update 'restrictive' timeshare laws
MIAMI, FL - The Bahamas' “restrictive” timeshare laws, which demand a 40 year “right to use”, have caused major brands to shy away from the country, the developer of a popular Cable Beach property telling Tribune Business that such companies were more inclined to target jurisdictions where deeds were the norm.
Bimini expansion is 'like me trying to fit in son's pants'
While welcoming the increased tourist business cteated by Resorts World’s investment, many Bimini residents have expressed serious concern over the project’s size, one saying: “It’s like me trying to fit into my son’s pants.”
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce to vote on new Board of Directors this week
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce will this Wednesday vote for its Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 year.
Freeport enjoys 'most robust' timeshare sales in Bahamas'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
BFSB award nominees unveiled
The Nominations Committee for this year’s Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Excellence Awards has released the names of all nominees submitted to the Blue Ribbon Panel. They are:
BTVI solar energy course heats up
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is set to kick its solar training programme into high gear, in a bid to create a Bahamian workforce trained in renewable energy installation.
VAT uncertainty: Super Value puts $1m expansion 'on hold'
Super Value has put a $1 million expansion of its main Carmichael Road warehouse “on hold” due to the continuing uncertainty over Value-Added Tax (VAT), its president describing the Government’s key tax reform as “terrifying”.
Retail sales 'off terribly' at 10% below expectations
Retail sales are “off terribly from expectations”, a leading merchant telling Tribune Business they were down “at least 10 per cent” from forecast.
Landowners lose appeal on Albany road re-route
Seven Bahamian landowners have lost the legal battle for the return of their south-west New Providence properties, the Privy Council ruling that compulsory acquisition by the Government was still in the public interest despite appearing to primarily benefit the $1.3 billion Albany development.
BNT chief: Is Bimini EIA the new 'modus operandi'?
The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) president has questioned whether multi-million dollar investment projects will now receive construction permits prior to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation and approval, asking: “Is this the modus operandi going forward?”
Bimini project: construction workforce only 10-30% Bahamian
The 45-60-strong construction workforce for Resorts World’s Bimini cruise terminal and jetty is expected to have just a 10-30 per cent Bahamian component, the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has revealed.
