Minimum wage increase ‘definitely’ will be studied
THE National Tripartite Council will “definitely be looking” at a potential minimum wage increase, its vice-chair said yesterday, after the Government requested that it study the matter.
‘Decent work’ needs stronger labour laws
A TRADE union leader yesterday said The Bahamas’ latest five-year Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) will demand a “strengthening” of current labour laws.
Minister’s ‘open mind’ over BPL refinancing
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he is “keeping an open mind” on the best method to refinance Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) ahead of “a rapid assessment” that begins today.
Unholy fight fails to ‘uncover the truth’
A Supreme Court judge is unsure whether she obtained “the whole truth and nothing but the truth” in an unholy battle over the land upon which a 2,500 seat mega Freeport “cathedral” now sits.
Out Island resorts 10% above Christmas 2019
Family Island resorts are “expecting” business for the November-December period to be 10 percent above 2019 levels, an industry executive saying: “The needle is moving in the right direction.”
Small but mighty
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New Ginn bid targets ‘wonder of the world’
A new contender to acquire the former Ginn sur mer project is aiming to construct a 28-storey “iconic tower” modelled on Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse as its focal point if the deal proceeds.
Island House adds Michelin chef for restaurant relaunch
THE Island House resort has brought in a Michelin star chef to kick off the re-opening of its Mahogany House restaurant under a different name.
Island House says fully booked to end-January
THE Island House is fully booked for the Christmas season and into the New Year as it moves to re-open its Mahogany House restaurant together with a new cocktail bar.
We owe Grand Bahama an apology for neglect
The island of Grand Bahama has the potential to play a pivotal role in the social and economic development of The Bahamas. For the past few years, governments have laid out their plans to ensure that Grand Bahama rebounds, yet none has achieved a measurable improvement for the island.
Retailer’s $10m spend creates up to 70 job
A Bahamian retailer yesterday said its $10m eastern New Providence investment, which has created 60-70 jobs, attracted more consumer traffic than expected during Saturday’s opening.
New US COVID testing creates ‘added wrinkle’
THE US has created “an added wrinkle” to already-cumbersome COVID travel protocols with the measure that all returning citizens be tested within the 24 hours before their flight departs.
Securing your business over Christmas holiday
Before you spend your time and money on Christmas festivities, remember to plan for a safe and secure holiday. While the festive season brings joy and excitement, it unfortunately also sees a rise in criminal activities, especially those directed against the business community. Here are our most effective tips for holiday safety and security:
Tourism relief: Biden doesn’t kill Christmas
The Bahamian tourism industry yesterday voiced relief that the US chose not to impose harsher COVID border restrictions that would have undermined the peak Christmas/New Year season.
Bahamas’ $35m airport funding IDB’s worst loan
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has branded $35m provided to The Bahamas as its “worst performing loan in the region”.
