Atlantis 'dampener' for slow taxi revival
The taxi union’s president says Atlantis’ delayed re-opening has put a further “dampener” on what was expected to be a slow tourism rebound post-COVID-19.Wesley Ferguson, the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president, told Tribune Business: “The tour
Potter's Cay 'moves into 21st century' on card payment tie-up
Potter’s Cay Dock vendors are “moving into the 21st century” by partnering with Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) as part of efforts to “go cashless”.Wendi Constantine, president of the Bahamas Dock and Allied Venues Vendors Association (BDAVVA), told Tribune
More Bahamian ownership will deliver optimum returns
Ihave covered a lot in the past three years, ranging from development solutions for each inhabited Family Island to decentralisation of the Bahamian economy, advancing the National Development Plan (NDP) and even the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the
Exuma set for critical infrastructure upgrade
Exuma’s crumbling roads are on track for a much-needed upgrade after aging beyond their 15-year useful life span.David Cox, the Ministry of Works’ senior engineer for the Family Islands, said the condition of the island’s roads ranged from fair to po
Jitneys: Return to the road already a 'battle'
Jitney drivers say their return to the roads has already become a “battle” with their livelihoods “hanging on a thread” due to uncertainty over proposed fare increases. Harrison Moxey, the United Public Transportation Company’s (UPTC) president, told
Family Island tourism firms to reopen today
The Prime Minister’s Office has given permission for Family Island-based tourism attractions, excursions and tours to resume operations from today.It added that wearing face masks and the implementation of physical distancing protocols will be mandat
Court to supervise Cavalier's wind-up
Cavalier Construction’s liquidation was yesterday placed under Supreme Court supervision after the 64 year-old contractor’s insolvency was confirmed. Once one of The Bahamas’ largest and best-known contractors, its winding-up under judicial oversigh
Bungled Netflix trade to cost Ansbacher $317k
Ansbacher (Bahamas) has been ordered to pay $317,000 in lost profits to a UK investor over a bungled Netflix share trade he claims cost him his townhouse.Justice Indra Charles, in a June 22, 2020, verdict, found that the financial services provider g
Govt eyes SPV for agriculture funding
The government is eyeing the creation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will raise and channel financing towards agriculture, a Cabinet minister said yesterday. Michael Pintard, minister for agriculture and marine resources, told Tribune Busin
Bahamas First provides $65m boost to BISX
Bahamas First yesterday delivered a $65m boost to the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) by becoming the first general insurer to list on it.Patrick Ward, pictured, Bahamas First’s president and managing director, told Tribune Business
'Why aren't we being put first?'
The Government’s decision to permit a major Abaco resort to bring in more than 100 Mexican construction workers was yesterday branded as “beyond egregious”.
Travel consultancy turns to Bahamian tours focus
A local travel consultancy yesterday said it was focusing on its “Bahamian Bucketlist” package of Family Island experiences for the remainder of 2020. True Love Travel, a boutique travel consultancy in the Bahamas, explained that it has launched its
Balancing the risks in COVID-19 reopening
With the opening of our international borders to visitors, many are bracing with bated breath for what might be a COVID-19 resurgence in The Bahamas. We have seen many countries re-open irresponsibly or prematurely, resulting in a disastrous onslaugh
Port Authority teams for improved IT skills
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has teamed with a local call centre to develop a workforce with skills required by the sector and wider technology industry.The partnership with itelbpo Smart Solutions is continuing to invest in human capital d
Tourism launches its mobile planning app
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has launched a mobile app, pictured, to help visitors with planning a visit to The Bahamas.In a statement, it said the app’s key features include downloadable island guides; flight charter request processing; and
