Disney delivers kits to victims of Dorian
Disney Cruise Line members have assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits to assist Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Disney Dream delivered the kits to Nassau where they were distributed to shelters for hurricane evacu
Law firm adds two partners
Delaney Partners has announced the appointment of Lena Bonaby and Sofia Papageorge as partners of the law firm with effect from October 2019.Ms Bonaby is part of the firm’s complex litigation, insolvencies and corporate restructuring team. She has se
Insurer 'praying' Abaco 90% paid in six months
A top Bahamian insurer was yesterday “praying” that 90 percent of Abaco’s Dorian-related claims will be paid out within the next six months given the scale of the island’s devastation. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, told Tr
Port Lucaya chief: ‘Open in three weeks for safe buildings’
Port Lucaya Marketplace’s tenants and vendors yesterday yesterday received a boost after its owner pledged that all buildings deemed structurally safe will start to “re-open three weeks from today”.
Bahamas-based oil explorer sees 4bn barrel upside
A Bahamas-based oil explorer was yesterday forced to deny it plans to raise further equity financing from institutional investors as interest in its 2020 drilling plans continues to ramp up.
Lucayan chairman backs govt GB airport control
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday backed calls for the government to take over ownership of Grand Bahama International Airport from Hutchison Whampoa and the Port Authority.Emphasising that it was his personal opinion, and not government policy,
Activists blast no warning on ‘green’ bills
Several prominent activists yesterday denied they had been consulted on the environmental legislation tabled in the House of Assembly, and accused the government of exploiting Dorian.
IAN FERGUSON: Retaining top talent requires just reward
Every employee wants to feel valued and appreciated for their efforts at work. Most employees also want to advance with new and expanded roles and pay. Sadly, most employers find themselves in a quandry where they are simply not able to promote every
AG: Laws are flexible over 'seven-year wait'
The attorney general yesterday argued there was sufficient flexibility in Bahamian law to ensure relatives of missing Dorian victims will not wait seven years to access financial payouts.Carl Bethel QC, pictured, told Tribune Business that the existi
Rum summit hears Bahamas still open
The Bahamas Tourist Office in Florida recently partnered with John Watling’s, the Bahamian distillery, at the International Rum Conference to promote the 14 islands still open for business. “When invited to this conference we saw it as a great oppor
BAIC festival aims to promote prodcuers
The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) will promote small-scale producers at its 16th BahamaArts Festival, which will be held from November 1-2 at Arawak Cay.The event will be held under the “Bahamian Tings” moniker at the Cay’s H
Attorney calls on Govt to permit accounts factoring
A Bahamian attorney yesterday called for the government to enable monies to better circulate in the economy by passing laws to facilitate businesses wishing to sell their receivables. Gregory Moss, the former MP, backed such schemes - known as accou
Premier Travel: 15% growth is Benchmark
A BISX-listed firm yesterday said it is aiming to grow Premier Travel’s annual revenues by between ten to 15 percent following the completion of its first-ever venture capital investment.Julian Brown, Benchmark (Bahamas) president and chief executive
Change Missing Person law over Dorian hardship
A well-known businessman yesterday warned that the financial hardship faced by relatives of those missing in Hurricane Dorian could be exacerbated without changes to Bahamian law.Sir Franklyn Wilson, the Arawak Homes and Sunshine Holdings chairman, t
Minister hails 'feather in cap' of Chinese air deal
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the signing of an air services agreement with China as an “additional feather in the cap” for The Bahamas and its tourism product.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, confirmed to Tribune Business
