Taxi drivers face benefits struggle as self-employed
Taxi drivers would not be struggling to obtain the new self-employed jobless benefit if the government had moved faster on granting new plate leases and franchises, a union president is arguing. Wesley Ferguson, president of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Uni
Virus 'spikes' demand for payment provider's app
A Bahamian payments solutions provider says it has seen “a spike” in persons downloading its app to conduct financial transactions with more than 60 local businesses.MobileAssist, a financial technology (FinTech) provider, says it has given companies
'Screwed' if we don't use covid-19 to truly reform
The Bahamas will be “screwed” if it does not use the “unique opportunity” provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to restructure itself for a sustainable 21st century future, it was argued yesterday.Roderick Simms, a former Chamber of Commerce director who
Liquor distributor denies law breach
A Bahamian liquor distributor has refuted assertions by the Police Commissioner that its now-prohibited home delivery service breached the law.
Bahamas left facing 'God awful situation'
A prominent Bahamian businessman yesterday urged the government not to implement an overly-huge economic stimulus package or open the economy too soon in the battle against COVID-19. Sir Franklyn Wilson told Tribune Business that The Bahamas simply
LYFORD CAY CLUB SHUTS: 150 JOBLESS
The Lyford Cay Club yesterday confirmed it will close at month's end, and terminate around 150-160 staff, as it "moved up" a $40m renovation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liquor store blames rivals over govt's 24-hour u-turn
A Bahamian liquor distributor yesterday accused its rivals of “pressuring” the government to perform a u-turn on its free home delivery service in less than 24 hours. Gary Sands, Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits general manager, told Tribune Business it wa
Harbour Island's top employer in 'heart-break blow'
Harbour Island’s “largest employer” yesterday said COVID-19 had dealt it a “heart-breaking blow” following a “stunning” January where room revenue was up 52 percent year-over-year.Dean Spychalla, general director for Valentine’s Resort and Marina, to
$1.2m debtors hit Superplex payroll
The Fusion Superplex was unable to meet the last staff payroll before the COVID-19 lockdown because debtors failed to pay the collective $1.2m they owe, its top executive revealed yesterday. Carlos Foulkes, its chief executive, told Tribune Business
Cleaning firms: Critical we're treated 'essential'
Cleaning products and services firms yesterday said their addition to the list of “essential” businesses spared from the lockdown is critical to combat the health risk posed by COVID-19. Roman Knowles, a Blanco Bleach sales manager, told Tribune Bus
Marine pilot firm expands to Bimini
A Bahamian marine pilot company has expanded its services to Bimini after obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Port Department. “Marine pilots services are of the utmost importance as it pertains to maritime safet
RBC unveils special bank time for seniors
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced special banking times for seniors and differently-abled persons that will take effect today due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.The Canadian-owned financial services provider said in a statement that f
IT firms: We'll 'stress' business resiliency
Information technology (IT) firms yesterday said their will “heavily stress” the importance of business resiliency to every client once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Philip Darville, SolveIT Bahamas’ managing director, told Tribune Business yester
Fisheries call for 'well policed' public market
A National Fisheries Association (NFA) director yesterday argued that the government should permit fishermen to sell directly to the public at a “well-policed market”.Paul Mailis, while backing the nationwide lockdown to prevent COVID-19’s spread loc
Development Bank in COVID-19 help
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has joined the list of financial institutions offering a three-month loan repayment deferral to clients who are current on their credit facilities. Unveiling its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government-ow
