BTC donates COVID protection equipment
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to more than ten organisations as it provides support for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.The PPE includes branded BTC reusable masks, face shields, b
Super Value chief praises COVID workplace guide
Super Value’s principal yesterday praised the Ministry of Health’s just-published COVID-19 workplace guidelines for trying to keep businesses such as his - which sees 400,000 customers per week - safe. Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business : “I think
MP's brother denies '$100k for influence'
An MP’s brother has denied he was promised $100,000 “for local influence” in helping to secure the necessary government permits for a controversial Harbour Island marina project. Michael Johnson, brother of Stephen “Hank” Johnson, the central and so
Opening hours 'fix' is top requirement
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday predicted that any discrepancies in business opening hours were likely to be addressed “very quickly”, adding: “What’s important is we fix it.”Jeffrey Beckles, speaking after it was revealed that th
Central Bank in 100% GDP wipe-out warning
The Central Bank yesterday warned the Bahamian economy would suffer a near-100 percent wipe-out if a Dorian-strength storm scores a direct hit on both New Providence and Grand Bahama.The regulator, unveiling its full report on the category five storm
Businesses facing 'cripplingly expensive' cash flow insurance
“Cripplingly expensive” business interruption cover, and “local” bank managers allowing borrowers to only protect their loan rather than property value, were key weaknesses exposed by Hurricane Dorian. The Central Bank, in its review of the “lessons
Bahamas urged to re-examine 'citizen investors'
A Bahamas-based contractor yesterday argued that this nation should re-examine introducing an “investor citizenship” initiative to help counter COVID-19’s negative impact.
Air charter firms see 80% fall-off
Domestic travel has yet to produce a significant rebound for Bahamian airlines and charter operators, with some suffering an 80 percent drop-off despite the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Lori Roach, director of Golden Wings Charter, told
Paradise Cruise delay 'probably for the best'
Businesses yesterday said Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s (BPCL) delayed return to Grand Bahama is probably for the best given the surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida. Wayne Russell, general manager of BWA Suppliers, told Tribune Business : “This is p
Contractors impatient for the promised 'flood'
Bahamian contractors yesterday said they are getting impatient for the “flood” of construction work promised by the government’s $515m capital works budget as projects dry up amid COVID-19. Jacob Fowler, owner/operator of C-Jays Building Constructio
Laying out the road map for economic resilience
In the latest of his series, Hubert Edwards says growth must be The Bahamas' focus amid the COVID-19 quagmire If the problems faced by The Bahamas are to be solved in a sustainable way, it is critical there should be a proper problem definition.
Cable Bahamas axes 87 staff on furlough
Cable Bahamas' top executive yesterday admitted that hopes the COVID-19 crisis would "be short term" have been dashed as it permanently terminated 87 staff.
September eyed for temporary lay-off time extension
Government and private sector officials yesterday confirmed there is “much talk” about extending the temporary lay-off period to end-September to ease job pressures.John Pinder, pictured, the director of labour, and Peter Goudie, the Bahamas Chamber
Pawn shops see business pick-up
Pawn shops yesterday said they were starting to see a business uptick as jobless Bahamians seek to unload gold and electronic goods for much-needed cash. Philippa Major, general manager of Cashwiz, told Tribune Business : “Business is coming in a li
QC: Abaco marina ruling ‘another nail in the coffin’
An outspoken QC yesterday slammed a Court of Appeal verdict involving an Abaco marina development as “another nail in the coffin of public interest litigation”.
