Gym owners slam closure as 'unfair'
A newly-formed gym and fitness owners association is planning to meet with the government on the sector’s latest “blanket” COVID-19 closure, which occurred without any industry consultation. Dr Kent Bazard, owner/operator of Empire Fitness, told Trib
'No more headroom' for COVID lockdown
A prominent businessman yesterday warned his companies have “no more headroom” to keep staff on payroll if the government imposes another full lockdown, adding: “We’ve spent out goodwill money.” Robert Myers, chief executive of Caribbean Group Baham
‘Taxes will increase to cover debt’
A leading Bahamian banker has warned that taxes will "increase significantly" to pay for the Government's COVID-19 spending, leaving individuals and businesses left with less money "for quite a while".
Hilton halts operations ‘til October
The British Colonial Hilton's top executive last night confirmed the resort will this Friday "suspend operations" until October due to the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Cable director: Digital transformation is here
A Cable Bahamas director says “digital transformation is our present” due to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. Dominic Petty, the BISX-listed telecommunications provider’s northern Bahamas director, told the Andros Business Outlook: “Digital tran
Restaurants in sales declines of up to 95%
One restaurant yesterday said sales were down 95 percent as the government reimposed restrictions that bar indoor and outdoor dining in a bid to curb the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Christopher Robertson, owner/operator of the Cricket Club, told Tribu
Androsians urged: 'Tear up the box and innovate'
A Bahamian entrepreneur last week told Andros residents they must “tear up the box and innovate” to achieve their financial ambitions and develop sustainable communities. Robert Pantry, who left his career in banking to found Simplified Lending, tol
Resorts World closing 'for best'
Bimini’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday backed the weekend closure of the island’s main resort as the “best” move in light of the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. Edward Reckley told Tribune Business of the Resorts World Bimini closure: “O
Wedding planner 'surprise' over Harbour Island event
The Bahamas Bridal Association (BBA) yesterday voiced “surprise” that the controversial Harbour Island wedding was allowed to take place without enforcement of COVID-19 health protocols. Cindy Coakley-Knowles, the association’s president, told Tribu
Disney urged: Update lighthouse point EIA
Bahamian environmental activists yesterday urged Disney Cruise Line to update studies for its Lighthouse Point proposal to account for the impacts of COVID-19 and climate change. The groups behind the Stop Disney - Last Chance for Lighthouse Point c
Real estate sales in 'shocking' 92% drop
Real estate industry data has revealed that Bahamian property sales volumes crashed by “a shocking” 92 percent year-over-year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Timothy Smith, of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Group Bahamas, told Trib
Govt 'recalibrates' to avoid tourism strangle
The government is continuing to “recalibrate” its COVID-19 travel protocols to give Bahamians “substantial protection without absolutely strangling tourism”, the attorney general said yesterday. Carl Bethel QC told Tribune Business that internal adm
Private pilots targeting 'instantaneous' rebound
A leading private pilot believes the Bahamas will enjoy an “instantaneous” rebound from COVID-19 in that aviation market after record numbers signed up for a regular November flight to Long Island.Jim Parker, president of Caribbean Flying Adventures.
New lockdown may be ‘economic suicide’
Bahamian retailers gave a mixed reaction to the reimposition of weekend lockdowns with some branding it as akin to "economic and national suicide" and others backing the Prime Minister's move.
Ministry bids to help Long Island farmers
Farmers in Long Island have identified immediate assistance with land clearing, entry into the poultry market and the introduction of shrimp farming as critical to expanding the island’s agriculture output. The concerns were raised during a virtual
