Super Value presents $110,000 to NEMA for Hurricane Relief Efforts
IN the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Super Value food stores decided to initiate a drive to solicit funds from customers for disaster relief efforts.Cashiers asked shoppers at the register if they wished to donate their change towards this
ART OF GRAPHIX: Types of clients and how to handle them
Clients have wildly differing needs. Knowing their characteristics and how to keep them happy is key. However, it is also smart to know how to escape what I would refer to as “the clients from hell”. Know how to filter out the small number who is lik
Francis: Govt must follow through on S&P optimism
A FORMER Central Bank governor has welcomed the “optimistic” outlook from Standard & Poor’s prediction for the country’s post-Dorian rebound, but added the timing and quality of the government’s response will determine long-term impact.
Ex-DNA Leader: Look at the silver lining
FORMER Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney believes the Bahamas has a tremendous opportunity to build better than ever in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which decimated parts of Abaco and Grand Bahama last month. Mr McCartney’s co
Abaco's Sandpiper Inn to reopen in another week
THE Sandpiper Inn in Schooner Bay, South Abaco will hopefully reopen in a week or two but needs the island’s power and water supply to stabilise, the hotel’s owner said. Dr Larry Carroll, the inn’s managing director and owner, said luckily the proper
Turnquest laments closure of Deep Water Cay
THE closure of the country’s oldest bonefishing lodge will have “significant” economic impact on communities in East Grand Bahama, according to the minister of finance. K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and also member of Parliament for East G
Baha Mar donates $500,000 towards temporary housing after Dorian
PRIME Minister Hubert Minnis accepted a $500,000 donation from the Baha Mar resort yesterday to assist with temporary housing for residents affected by Hurricane Dorian.Baha Mar President Graeme Davis said the funds represent the first installment of
BISX announces three new funds
THE Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) announced that three new investment funds sponsored by Witherbotham Trust Company Ltd, along with one with sub-fund, have successfully completed the BISX mutual fund listing process and have been l
Government continues to monitor oil spill at Equinor
THE government continues to monitor the oil spill at the Equinor, South Riding Point Oil storage facility on Grand Bahama.The National Oil Spill Contingency Advisory Committee, consisting of a cross-section of industry stakeholders, has been appointe
Freeport ice maker hopes to be back in business soon
CROWN Ice and Refrigeration in Freeport, a subsidiary of Northwestern Manufacturing, has announced that the company is still unable to open for business post-Hurricane Dorian.However the company hopes to be back in business as soon as possible. In a
S&P gives Bahamas major post-Dorian lift
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has given The Bahamas a much-needed post-Dorian boost by asserting that this nation is “well-positioned to handle the fall-out” from the category five storm.
Dorian restoration has 'nation's fiscal future in its hands'
Government officials managing the Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts “have the fiscal success of the country in their hands”, a prominent governance reformer has warned.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principle, told
Deep Water Cay close, deals east GB harsh blow
East Grand Bahama’s economy has been dealt a devastating blow after Deep Water Cay yesterday said it had no alternative but to cease operations with Dorian clean-up alone to cost $1m.The renowned bonefishing lodge, whose owners have invested some $44
Sarkis blasts CCA for 'cherry picking' legal arguments
Sarkis Izmirlian has accused Baha Mar’s main contractor of “cherry picking” and “distorting” legal quotations to underpin its “shareholder oppression” counter-claim against him.Baha Mar’s original developer, and his BML Properties vehicle, are allegi
Consumers warned on plastic bag levy
Consumers have been reminded that Bahamian businesses will be required to charge them a minimum 25 cents per bag for using single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020.The levy is mandatory under Section 8 of the Environmental Protection (Control of
