Bahamas 'on track' to beat $13m sports tourism revenue goal
THE Bahamas is “well on track” to generate more than $13 million, and over 20,000 room nights this year, from sports tourism.
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Port promotes GB's film potential
Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) officials promoted the island’s film production potential when in Los Angeles for the recent Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS).
Marathon generates almost $2m spend
MARATHON Bahamas organisers said yesterday that this year’s event generated around 2,000 room nights for the hotel industry, resulting in just under $2 million in overall tourist spend.
FCC grants Cable its 'fast track' extension
US regulators yesterday granted a one-month ‘fast track’ authority extension for Cable Bahamas’ proposed acquisition of Summit Broadband, one of its three $89 million US purchases.
Architect firm unveils new consulting services
A Bahamian architecture firm has unveiled a new package of consulting services that it believes will help customers.
Bahamas targeting 5-6% tourist growth in 2013
Total tourist arrivals to the Bahamas are projected to increase year-over-year by 5-6 per cent in 2013, Tribune Business was told yesterday, taking gross visitor numbers to more than six million.
Casino reform vital to driving 9,000 potential new jobs
Modernising the Bahamas’ casino gaming legislation is critical to driving a sustained increase in resort occupancy levels, a senior hotel executive yesterday saying an industry-wide 10 percentage point rise would create 9,000 total jobs.
Chamber to be 'more involved' on arbitration plans
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCCEC) is planning to emulate its Panamanian counterpart by becoming “more involved” in developing this nation’s Arbitration Centre, its chairman yesterday disclosing that the two bodies had “agreed in principle” on a Business Development Alliance.
Copa urged: Start Panama-Freeport air cargo service
A Bahamian Trade Mission to Panama has urged Copa Airlines to start routes between that nation and Freeport for both passengers and air cargo, suggesting this would “open up Central American markets”.
Web shop: Suppliers, workers fear 'harm'
A WEB shop operator yesterday alleged that his suppliers and employees fear “their commercial interests will be harmed” if the Government shuts his business down, disclosing that the company pays $36,000 per month in rent to various landlords and $21,000 to Cable Bahamas for Internet services.
Oil gives PM chance at gaming redemption
The long-awaited, ballyhooed referendum on web shop gambling was supposed to bring clarity and end doubts. It has done just the opposite.
Gov't urged: Allow exploratory oil drill before referendum
THE Government should allow the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to drill an exploratory well to determine if commercial quantities of oil exist in this nation’s waters prior to putting the issue to a referendum, a senior private sector official said yesterday.
Colina unveils updated Business Continuity plan
Colina Insurance Company has unveiled its updated Business Continuity and Hurricane Preparedness plans, believing these will give it a competitive advantage in rebounding after a natural disaster.
Port's cargo volume 10% above forecast
By NEIL HARTNELLThe Arawak Cay Port’s container throughput volumes are “about 10 per cent” ahead of forecasts for the first half of its 2013 financial year, making tariff cuts a distinct possibility with a further Baha Mar-related boost expected by March.
