GB businesses urge Florida travelling ban
Grand Bahama businesses yesterday urged the government to block Bahamians travelling to Florida to prevent another island-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Greg Langstaff, owner of the Grand Bahama Brewing Company, told Tribune Business : “Unfortunately, just
Financial firm marks its 10th anniversary
A Bahamian financial services provider with over $800m in assets under administration has enjoyed a socially-distanced 10th anniversary celebration due to COVID-19. Sean K Longley, Leno’s founder and president, said: “Ten years ago, when we had look
Attorneys urging full Magistrate reopening
Lawyers yesterday urged the Magistrate’s Court to restart the issuance of summonses and setting court dates, describing the current situation as akin to “tumbleweeds in the streets”. Mario McCartney, managing partner of Lex Justis Chambers, told Tri
Understudies unlock qualities in all ages
Mentorship is not a new term in our corporate environment. For centuries we have had formal and informal mentors teaching, training and preparing the next generation of leaders. Mentorship is typically defined as the relationship in which a more expe
Oil deal cuts BPL bills 30%: Families windfall as long-term fuel buy saves $150m
Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) newly-executed fuel hedging strategy will save hard-pressed consumers and the wider economy some $150m over 18 months, senior officials disclosed yesterday.
Tourism staring at 'drip, drip' recovery
Tourism always knew its COVID-19 recovery would be “drip, drip”, a senior official said yesterday, as he revealed that “off the hook” Family Island interest is starting to translate into actual bookings. Kerry Fountain, the Bahamas Out Island Promot
GB 'devastation' fears if COVID lockdown returns
The government was yesterday warned that any “knee jerk reaction” to place Grand Bahama back into total lockdown over the recent COVID-19 surge will be “devastating” for the island’s economy.Carey Leonard, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA
GB marina chief: No boaters turned away
A Grand Bahama marina yesterday denied that any visiting boaters were being turned away despite the closure of its Port Lucaya Marina affiliate. Preben Olesen, the Grand Bahama Yacht Club’s (GBYC) principal, said it will be receiving all boats and y
Central Bank rethinks overseas data storage
The Central Bank has conceded that Hurricane Dorian’s devastation has prompted a rethink on permitting its financial institution licensees to store confidential client data overseas. The monetary regulator, in its analysis of the “lessons” learned f
Laying out the road map for economic resilience
In his latest article, Hubert Edwards argues that The Bahamas must build a 'rainy day war chest' by giving growth and debt management equal priority Despite views to the contrary, more facilitative spending will be needed from the Government of
ART OF GRAPHIX: Designer says creativity given wings by church
Kristoff Rolle is not just a graphic designer, photographer or videographer, but a well-known presence on social media. Understanding that technology has no boundaries, he has an extraordinary talent and a mission to take online platforms and live st
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
