People have to accept public services means paying taxes
BAHAMIANS must be educated on the fact they cannot demand modern infrastructure and services without paying taxes, according to a local businessman, stating: “We cannot have our cake and eat it too.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn
Airbnb on hunt for new sign-ups
ONLINE vacation home marketplace Airbnb is encouraging locals to tap into the tourism market through the launch of Airbnb Experiences in The Bahamas.Yesterday the company said the new initiative “provides a unique opportunity for local culture curato
Pocket guide to fishing regulations
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) has begun the official distribution of the pocket brochures, “A Quick Guide to Fisheries Regulations of The Bahamas”.The brochure was made possible with the assistance of Family Island Resea
Delta going daily with Boston-Nassau schedule
DELTA Airlines yesterday announced that starting in December it will expand flights between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lynden Pindling Nassau International Airport (NAS) from Saturday-only to daily.
Seven Seas nine-year extension on Emerald Bay
Seven Seas Water, a water management services company, has extended its agreement for the delivery of potable water and wastewater treatment services to the Emerald Bay development in Great Exuma by nine years.Seven Seas Water is an operating segment
Retailers fear 'back-to-school' impact from Dorian
BAHAMIAN retailers yesterday expressed concern that the trajectory of Tropical Storm Dorian could impact this weekend’s “back-to-school” sales rush which would impact increased sales in recent months.Traditionally, the back-to-school shopping period
DPM to ease Customs tensions in Abaco
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday led a delegation to Abaco yesterday to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and the Customs Department to address issues regarding the Click2Clear system.Tribune Business reported earlier this month of how th
"We can blame ourselves for airport's problems"
THE lack of accountability and management is at the heart of Abaco airport terminal’s woes, the Out Island Promotion Board’s president said yesterday, arguing: “We’re not maintenance conscious.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll argued the issues at the $30m Le
Bank looks for relevancy in changing economies
THE Bahamas Development Bank is “wide open to innovation”, its managing director Dave Smith said yesterday, noting: “We need to broaden our focus”.Mr Smith who was is slated to be a speaker at the 16th annual Abaco Business Outlook noted the BDB role
"Airbnb's just a pain for boutique operators"
AIRBNB has become a “proverbial pain in the butt” for boutique resort operators, the Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s (BOIPB) president said yesterday.Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn, said: “Airbnb is a vexing problem that we
Flying visit's focus on Freeport
The Vertical Department team of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) recently led a group of 40 people comprising private pilots, flying ambassadors, fixed based operators (FB0) and aviation media professionals to Freeport, Grand Baham
Disney unveils cultural theme central to Lighthouse Point project
DISNEY Cruise Line said yesterday that work at Lighthouse Point will begin only after an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas and public consultation has oc
Clouds on the horizon but Turnquest insists: we're on the right track
GOVERNMENT must continue to stay the course in the management of this nation’s fiscal affairs, according to Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest who insists: “We are making tremendous progress”.In an interview with Tribune Business Mr Turnquest said:
Solar - an absurd lost opportunity
A well-known environmentalist has slammed as “quite absurd” how solar and renewable energy penetration in this nation has been stymied, stating: “Look where it’s gotten us”.
Sherwin-Williams makes it a treble with new superstore
Paint retailer, Sherwin-Williams Paints, has reached a new milestone with the acquisition of a new superstore location. Fully acquired since June 2019, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, as well as artists’ paint
