Bishop urges 'level ground' between local and foreign investors
A senior pastor yesterday called for Bahamian businesses and workers to be placed on “level ground” with their foreign counterparts, warning that failure to do so could create major social unrest.
MARKETING REVOLUTION: The 'write' approach on special communications
When I was in primary school I never got a 4.0 on my grade point average (GPA), even though I did ‘A’ level work for the majority of my classes.
Minister: ‘No need for panic’ over financial work permits
The Minister of Financial Services yesterday said he had submitted a written policy proposal to deal with the sector’s Immigration needs, and said there was “no need for panic” over work permit issues.
Bahamas '75% through' with region's worst aviation regime
The Bahamas is 75 per cent complete on an ‘action plan’ designed to overhaul what a leading international authority has branded the worst aviation industry safety regime in the entire Americas region.
Bahamas casinos' revenue 20% of Las Vegas rivals
Bahamian casinos are currently earning just one-fifth of the annual revenue take enjoyed by their Las Vegas counterparts, Tribune Business was told last night, with proposed reforms having the potential to “quadruple” the industry’s income.
$6m Atlantis sports betting facility in September opening
Atlantis’s new $6 million sports book will be open “by September 1 this year, its top executive yesterday saying that it would be a question of “how many guests will you lose” if the Bahamas did not reform its casino gaming laws.
Immigration: Financial services fearful of being 'targeted next'
The Bahamian financial services industry is fearful it may be “targeted next” by the Immigration Department, amid concerns that the work permit crackdown has created a “disconnect” with this nation’s ‘international business centre’ image
Take financial services 'to the next level'
The Bahamas must decide whether to take its financial services business “to the next level or watch its current market base erode”, a leading attorney yesterday calling for the industry to develop a ‘Master Plan’.
Never forget human element
We watched on April 1, 2013, as members of the union representing Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) line staff prevented access and departure from the Corporation’s Blue Hill Road headaquarters
$12m condo development sold out ‘in 18 months’
A $12 million West Ridge condominium development is expected to be completely sold out within “a month to a month-and-a-half”, its realtor telling Tribune Business yesterday that eight commitments were secured at this weekend’s open house.
Boat show sparks '10 times' 2012 interest
A BAHAMIAN boat/yacht broker expects the “fantastic” turnout at the weekend’s PalmCay Boat Show will translate into significant sales over the next few months, telling Tribune Business the 2013 version generated ‘10 times’ the amount of interest compared to last year.
NAD managers visit Atlantis for training
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD’s) entire management team this month took a field trip to the Atlantis resort and spent half a day with their hotel industry peers, discussing tourism trends, current challenges and future prospects for industry growth.
Fidelity funds enjoy$7m new asset boost
RoyalFidelity’s domestic mutual fund family attracted almost $7 million in new assets during the 2013 first quarter, amid concern that Bahamian investor returns could be hit by a lack of new fixed income investment opportunities.
Ex-BREA chief explores 'forcing' separation of Board/Association
A two-time Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president is seeking legal advice on whether he can file a lawsuit that would force the organisation to become separate from the Board that regulates the industry.
Web shops fear organised crime takeover of sector
THE Bahamian web shop industry will likely fall into the hands of organised crime if established operators are forced to shut their businesses down, one of their attorneys telling Tribune Business: “I don’t think people understand how much trouble we are looking at”.
