‘Rude awakening’ awaits on true COVID-19 costs
Bahamians face “a rude awakening” once COVID-19’s true economic and fiscal costs are revealed, a governance reformer warned yesterday, as he called for “accelerated efficiency” in government.
UNFIT TO HIRE: AID boss says lack of English and Maths is harming job applicants
A major Bahamian retailer says “the biggest obstacle” to its expansion is the lack of “basic Maths and English” skills among potential recruits as it aims to build a 200-strong workforce by June.
FULL SEVERANCE PAY IS ‘DOUBLE EDGED SWORD’
A Cabinet minister yesterday argued it was a “double-edged sword” for companies to give furloughed workers full severance packages, as he urged persons to remain committed to their employers.
MINISTER: 13% OF WORKFORCE STILL CLAIMING JOBLESS BENEFITS
A Cabinet minister yesterday said an estimated 13 percent of the Bahamian workforce is still receiving unemployment benefits financed by the Government.
TAXI CHIEF CONTRADICTS MINISTER ON GRIEVANCES
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president yesterday contradicted assertions by a Cabinet minister that their complaints have already been addressed ahead of today's planned protest outside Parliament.
Pop-up market ‘christens’ SBDC incubator location
The Tin Ferl pop-up market has already "christened" what its co-founder yesterday described as an "amazing location" for small businesses via the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC).
Marinas chief’s fears on online ‘push back’
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday said this nation could enjoy “huge benefits” if government agencies end their resistance to online payments and filings.
Oil opponents demand ‘permanent drilling ban’
“Ecstatic” oil opponents yesterday urged The Bahamas to “seize the moment” and impose a permanent drilling ban after Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) first exploratory well came up empty.
AID in expansion to Harbour Bay
A major Bahamian retailer yesterday confirmed it has expanded to the Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in a bid to reach consumers who would never travel to its main location.
Fisheries chief: Oil drilling end ‘is for the best’
A leading fisherman yesterday argued “it’s for the best” that the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) failed to strike commercial oil quantities despite the potential fiscal boost it could have provided.
Minister’s go-ahead over ‘vaccine passport’ study
The government is “exploring” whether to adopt so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” in a bid to make two-way travel involving The Bahamas easier, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.
Mobile commerce provider at 100,000 download mark
A Bahamian mobile commerce provider says its app has hit the 100,000 download mark through local businesses increasingly using the platform to drive digital sales.
Bahamians urged to support investors as $3m plaza opens
A Cabinet minister yesterday urged Bahamians to shop at home and help rebuild the economy post-COVID-19 as he opened a $3m Grand Bahama shopping plaza.
Standards regulator in testing partnership
The Bahamas' standards regulator has signed an agreement with a US-based testing company to help improve product quality certification.
Freeport business sees little of Dorian tax breaks
Freeport businesses yesterday said they have felt little impact from the $100m-plus worth of tax breaks and waivers granted to facilitate Hurricane Dorian reconstruction efforts.
