Shipyard adds eight graduates
Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) has added another eight new graduates, bringing to 46 the number of young Bahamians who have passed its rigorous training programme.
Satellite provider refunds 5% of base over axed service
A LEADING Bahamian satellite TV provider said it was in “wait and see” mode over the restoration of Direct TV’s US feed to some 500 account holders, confirming that the service was not officially authorised.
Caribbean targets greater wellness tourism share
CARIBBEAN nations such as the Bahamas are moving to increasetheir share of the $40-$60 billion global health and wellness market, the region’s Spa Association leading the push by aiming to increase the sector’s visitor arrivals and revenues by as much as 10 per cent by 2015.
RBC's regional operation wins private bank award
Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Caribbean Wealth Management business has been recognised as the ‘Caribbean Private Bank of the Year’ at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards, held in London.
Bank deal targets top green energy 'hurdle'
A Bahamian renewable energy provider believes it has achieved an industry first through its financing tie-up with Commonwealth Bank, a move designed to overcome “the biggest hurdle” to the industry’s expansion.
Bahamas faces 'disadvantage' if no FATCA IGA
The Bahamas would be “at a competitive disadvantage” if it chose not to comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) via an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), the Minister of Financial Services believes.
Theft rates raise auto insurance costs 15-20%
Bahamian auto insurance premium costs are 15-20 per cent higher “across the board” due to a relatively high vehicle theft rate, one industry executive telling Tribune Business the situation was being exacerbated by government processes that were still “in the Stone Age”.
Laing slams 'reckless, crazy' Gov't spending
The Government is using alleged commitments left behind by the former Ingraham administration as “cover for its reckless, crazy” spending since the May 2012 general election, an ex-FNM finance minister has charged.
Casino concerns over Gaming Board staff
The Gaming Board is moving to address Bahamian casino industry concerns over “a decline in the professionalism and performance quality” of some personnel.
Satellite provider refunds 5% of base over axed service
A LEADING Bahamian satellite TV provider said it was in “wait and see” mode over the restoration of Direct TV’s US feed to some 500 account holders, confirming that the service was not officially authorised.
CHAMBER VOICE: Making the most of what we have
WHILE registered voters in the Bahamas make their way to the polls today to decide whether or not to accept, and support, local gambling, businesses make similar decisions daily.
Oceania homeowners ‘come out of the mud’
HOMEOWNERS embroiled in the long-standing dispute with developers at the controversial Oceania Heights project believe they have finally “come out of the mud” following their meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis on Friday.
Law firm adds three partners
Callenders & Co has named three new partners, bringing the total number to eight between its two New Providence offices and Freeport .
Arbitration takes centre stage at BFSB's summit
Bahamian and international experts will be part of a featured panel at the upcoming International Business and Finance Summit (IBFS) that is being hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) in Bimini this weekend.
Shipyard adds eight graduates
Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) has added another eight new graduates, bringing to 46 the number of young Bahamians who have passed its rigorous training programme.
