BFSB rewarded over industry’s promotion
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has been honoured with International Investor’s 2020 award for Outstanding Promotion of Financial Services.
Realtor tops firm in just three years
A realtor has become his company’s top producer just three years after he decided to swap accounting for a career in the industry.
Port Authority names corporate affairs head
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has named Philcher Grant as director of group corporate affairs and government relations at its Port Group Ltd affiliate.
Baha Mar executive in marketing honour
A senior Baha Mar executive has been honoured with the 2019 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds award.
Exuma’s White House readies for the auction
A hill-top Exuma residence known as the White House will be showcased to the world at the end of January when it goes up for sale on Concierge Auctions’ website.
RBC ‘very curious’ on Sand Dollar roll-out
Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Caribbean chief yesterday pledged it would participate in the roll-out of the digital Bahamian dollar, adding that it was “very curious to see how it’s going to unfold”.
Poultry producer fumes over getting ‘simple things done’
An Abaco-based poultry producer yesterday challenged government assertions that all its services are “up and running”, citing “aggravation” over trying to get “simple things done” on the island.
‘How many more must’ die’ before we reform?
A marine group yesterday said its plan to overhaul watercraft regulation will save lives, generate millions for the government and deter crime, its president asking: “How many more have to die?”
Bahamas enjoys ten to 13% stopover bookings ‘shift’
The Bahamas is enjoying a last-minute “ten to 13 percent shift” in stopover bookings as tourists leave it late to decide whether to visit this nation, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.
‘Proof in the pudding’ on $1.5bn Dorian donations
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced optimism that $1.5bn in Hurricane Dorian relief pledges will “come to fruition”, but warned: “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.”
Unions ask CIBC buyer: ‘What will the casualties be?’
Trade union leaders yesterday demanded to know “what the casualties are going to look like” as a result of CIBC selling 66.73 percent majority control of FirstCaribbean to a Colombian banking group.
Bishop calls for ‘public outcry’ on Carnival pollution
A prominent Bahamian pastor yesterday said there should be “a public outcry” by the Bahamian people over the latest revelations about Carnival Cruise Lines’ pollution of this nation’s waters.
Retailer fears on ‘holding the bag’
Bahamian retailers fear losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in plastic bags they cannot sell when the full ban takes effect on June 30, with one admitting: “I miscalculated, and I’m sure others did.”
$1.5bn Dorian pledges to ease govts burden
The deputy prime minister is voicing optimism that the outcome of yesterday’s Dorian pledging conference will reduce the government’s financial strain and enable fiscal consolidation to restart “quicker”.
Govt explores ‘no build’ zones
The government is exploring the creation of “no-build zones” in The Bahamas, a senior Ministry of Works official said yesterday, with Hurricane Dorian’s devastation amplified by construction “shortcuts”.
