Over 100 Bahamians are introduced to Baha Mar
Baha Mar executives said the two-hour Atlanta Discovery Day Mixer, at which the $2.6 billion project was introduced to more than 100 Bahamians, exceeded their expectations.
Minister opens key conference
Minister of state for finance, Michael Halkitis, gives opening remarks at the Nassau Conference 2013, held at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday. The Nassau Conference is an annual professional development conference presented by the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in the Bahamas (AIBT), with the Ministry of Financial Services as the lead sponsor.
ART OF GRAPHIX: The 'Window' on to computer parenting
How much do we really know about Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7? My guess is the negative. But when you turn on your computer, it is nice to think that you are in control.
Bahamian designer selected for top fashion showcase
A Bahamian is among seven designers selected by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) to attend Dominicana Moda (DM2013) in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, from October 21-26, 2013.
Bahamas blog unveils island wedding guide
The 700 Experience, an online travel and lifestyle blog about the Bahamas, yesterday unveiled its latest addition in the shape of a wedding guide.
Bahamian group part of BEC bid
An all-Bahamian group has partnered with an international utility in submitting a bid for one of the two Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) tenders, Tribune Business can reveal.
Airline counts long-term cost of pilot action
Sky Bahamas chief executive yesterday said the full impact from the weekend ‘sick out’ by many of its pilots will not be known for months, telling Tribune Business the airline was effectively shut down at the worst possible time.
$8m Royal Towers upgrades near end
Atlantis is close to completing the $8 million renovations in the Royal Towers, which employed more than 100 Bahamians via the hiring of local contractors.
Fight 'not abandoned' over roads reversal
Members of the Coconut Grove Business League (CGBL) have “not abandoned the fight” and will continue to pursue legal action to reverse the once one-way traffic system on Blue Hill Road and Market Street.
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: No logic to debt default gridlock
As I pen this article, the US government is in partial shutdown mode, with some government services closed for business.
MARKETING REVOLUTION: Don't let technology dominate your life
A friend of mine always buys the latest gizmos and gadgets to keep him productive.
Trade deficit increases despite 14% export rise
Despite a 14 per cent increase in total exports, the Bahamas’ merchandise trade deficit increased by 5 per cent in 2012 to hit an all-time high of $2.818 billion.
NIB rate increases shot down on Gov't profligacy fears
The National Insurance Board (NIB) has been advised not to increase contribution rates in the short-term, for fear that the extra revenues generated will be wasted on “inappropriate investments and increased administrative costs”.
VAT's $500m wealth redistribution to 'Cause a recession'
The Government’s plans to raise an extra $500 million in annual tax revenues buy 2017 will “definitely cause a recession”, a prominent businessman warned yesterday, as it represents a massive wealth transfer to the public sector.
Developer moving on next 'affordable home' subdivision
By NATARIO McKENZIE
