Bahamas achieves 'substantial' energy training milestone
THE Bahamas yesterday achieved a "fairly substantial" milestone by becoming the first Caribbean country outside Jamaica to establish an in-country, internationally recognised certification course for renewable energy installation, via a partnership that also involves BTVI.
Bimini Big Game parts ways with Guy Harvey
THE Bimini Big Game Club yesterday ended its two-year brand licensing agreement with Guy Harvey Outpost, one of the latter's executives saying that after repeated delays in the foreclosure process it had turned its interests to other locations.
'Historic' MOU to aid engineers' licensing
AN "historic" Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed this Friday will facilitate the licensing and international recognition/accreditation process for Bahamian engineers, the Professional Engineers Board's (PEB) chairman, Michael Moss, said yesterday.
NAD announces new chief financial officer
THE Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) yesterday announced the appointment of Chris Ryan as its new vice-president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO).
Bahamian attorney to aid energy sector in 8 Caribbean states
BAHAMIAN environmental attorney and TV show host, Romauld Ferreira, was recently selected by CARICOM as an environmental legal expert to help develop an energy sector in eight Caribbean countries.
BTC activates 4G in Bimini, Berry Islands
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) announced yesterday that it had officially activitated 4G services in Bimini and the Berry Islands, allowing customers to tap into better services and faster speeds on their mobile phones and wireless devices.
Brighter, yet not whiter than white
OKAY ladies, let's speak the truth and confess without blinking... Have you ever asked your photographer to have the graphic artist whiten your teeth, just a little bit more, while they are also softening your facial lines?
Hotel project in Judicial Review
THE owners of a well-known eco-resort have launched Judicial Review proceedings against a 16-room hotel and office project approved by the Ingraham administration for adjacent land on Exuma's Stocking Island, alleging that the National Economic Council (NEC) and Investments Board acted "ultra vires".
'Mixed news' for Bahamas on 0.1% IFC share growth
A 0.1 per cent increase in the Bahamas' share of global international financial centre (IFC) bank deposits represents "a mixed bag" for this nation, a leading attorney yesterday telling Tribune Business the incoming Christie administration faced a delicate "balancing act" to secure the industry's future.
'Monday at latest' for City Markets deal close
CITY Markets' principal yesterday told Tribune Business he was aiming to close the sale of its remaining four New Providence stores to Super Value by this Friday "or Monday at the latest", added urgency coming from his attorney likely taking up a post in the new PLP government.
Fiscal prudence vital for Gov't
FISCAL prudence must be the "order of the day" for the incoming Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration, with one private sector leader warning yesterday: "No one is going to bail the Bahamas out."
Pledged PLP real estate tax cuts 'win-win' for all
THE Bahamas Real Estate Association's (BREA) president yesterday said two tax-related initiatives the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has pledged to enact during its first 100 days in office would have a "significant impact" on the Bahamian property market, creating a "win-win" for all parties.
Measurables key to advertising win
I LOVE to watch the Super Bowl advertisements. These ads cost $4 million to run for 30 seconds, not including production costs, which could also run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. This year did not disappoint. Super Bowl ads had everything from an Eskimo trading in his sled for a new car to the Beckham commercial, which seemed to focus on his tattooed muscular body. Finally, we see he is selling his new line of underwear.
No 'business as usual' for fisheries industry
STRONGER regulations to govern the fisheries sector is a key industry priority, Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) chief, Adrian LaRoda, said yesterday, adding that the new government would be held accountable for its promises to support the industry.
NIB seeing good overseas returns
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) has seen "very satisfactory" returns on its overseas investments, its director, Algernon Cargill, telling Tribune Business yesterday that surplus liquidity in the Bahamian financial system was part of the reason it wanted to invest abroad.
