Avoid furlough end ‘double whammy’
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president has warned that the furlough period’s end must be “well thought-out” to avoid inflicting a “double whammy” on workers and businesses.
‘Practice what you preach’ call over climate change
Environmental activists yesterday warned The Bahamas must “practice what it preaches” to secure financial assistance at an upcoming global summit to help minimise climate change impacts.
Fisheries backs Gov’t for ‘small detail’ focus
The Government was yesterday praised for focusing on “the small details” that could greatly improve the ease of doing business for Bahamian commercial fishermen.
THE ART OF THE DEAL – TRUMP’S RETURN
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WHILE mainstream in the US, the vehicle of a SPAC also found its way into Europe in the beginning of 2021 and changed the IPO (initial public offering) landscape.
Family Islands: We must learn to live with COVID
Family Island businesses yesterday said The Bahamas must learn to live with COVID-19 as it did with HIV in the early 1980s amid an ongoing infection spike in their communities.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Bahamas requires open reckoning on challenges
The economic recovery for The Bahamas must be urgent, broad-based, strategic and focused on multiple areas at the same time. Every effort must take on a holistic approach, designed to secure fundamental and sustainable fixes for the issues that have plagued the country for decades, and create economic growth but not just for the initial recovery. Anything that is otherwise will be detrimental to the long-term well-being of the nation. In this piece, I look at some select areas of the recent Speech from the Throne.
Farm slams 29-year wait for Crown grant
An Abaco farmer has slammed multiple administrations for “unkept promises” when it comes to providing a Crown Land grant for property they have spent more than 29 years developing.
Investors warned to look before leaping
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) chief executive is urging investors to conduct proper risk assessments before parting with their capital.
Dealer says electric autos key in climate change fight
Electric cars will be vital in the fight against climate change, a Bahamian auto dealer says, while aiding the push to generate 30 percent of the country’s energy needs from renewables by 2030.
‘Give comfort’ VAT slash makes sense
The Government must “give comfort” that its planned VAT rate cut will not worsen The Bahamas’ already-precarious economic and fiscal position, an ex-Cabinet minister warned yesterday.
Aviation must seize ‘golden opportunity’
Bahamian aviation now has “a golden opportunity” to chart a brighter future despite being just “45 percent recovered” from COVID, a leading industry operator has asserted.
Contractors: ‘Perfect storm’ over raw materials quotes
Bahamian contractors “cannot control prices” because quotes on building materials are holding for as little as 48 hours, with one saying yesterday: “It’s just the perfect storm.”
Resort hopes 30% of guests returning
An Exuma resort yesterday voiced optimism that 30 percent of its pre-COVID business will return in time for Christmas due to Air Canada resuming flights to the island.
Small businesses fear supply crisis more than COVID
Bahamian small businesses view the global supply chain crisis as a bigger threat than COVID-19 itself amid growing anxiety over Christmas deliveries, a sector advocate disclosed yesterday.
IAN FERGUSON: Managers must relate to their older workers
Being an effective manager takes critical skills such as leadership, communication and strategic planning. It takes time to build rapport and respect with a team, and managers who do not take the time to do this can have a negative impact on team performance and morale.
