Atlantis buyer must give workers 'piece of the pie'
The hotel union’s president yesterday called on any a new Atlantis owner to ensure employees “get a piece of the pie”, while voicing optimism that it would “bring stability to the property”.Expressing “no major concerns” over Brookfield Asset Managem
BTC warns staff – Time to get real: CEO tells unions to stop confrontation and accept change
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) trade unions have been warned their tactics “could be fatal” to a business that has lost $110m in revenue in less than three years.
Bran: Get 'right Atlantis buyer'
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader yesterday urged the government to use its influence to ensure “the right buyer” is found for Paradise Island’s Atlantis resort. While acknowledging that the Minnis administration cannot interfere in
BTC owner proposing 25,000 homes spend
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a “huge” investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government’s stake in the carrier. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief e
BTC to offer 'much more' in new VSEP
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive has pledged that new voluntary separation (VSEP) packages will be “considerably more” generous than in previous downsizings.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, confirmed to Tr
BAMSI exhibits at Wellness Fair
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) was one of the participants in the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ recent annual Wellness Fair. Besides providing information on the Institute and explaining all of its academic programmes, B
Central Bank is latest BISX broker member
The Central Bank is becoming the seventh BISX broker/dealer member in the latest step towards the eventual listing and trading of government debt via the stock exchange. The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX), in a statement, confirmed
BTVI helps global women in IT PUSH
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently joined a worldwide push to encourage women to consider educational and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).A one-day Girls Power Tech conference, sponsored b
BAMSI no rival to Bahamian farmers
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is “here to support our farmers, not compete with them”, a senior executive has pledged. Dr Raveenia Roberts-Hanna, its executive director, challenged concerns that the Institute is in dir
Cable: $442m debt slash top 'priority'
Cable Bahamas’ chief executive yesterday pledged that slashing the company’s $442m debt and “reinstating” shareholder dividends are among the top priorities in its new financial year. Franklyn Butler, in an interview with Tribune Business, said the
Patron tax to cover just 45% of gaming
Just 45 percent of web shop gaming activities will attract the new patron “winnings” tax, a Cabinet minister yesterday revealing that online casino spins will remain untouched “for now”. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told the
Aliv calls on BTC: 'Work with us for good of Bahamas'
Aliv yesterday called for greater co-operation from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) in developing “a more resilient interconnection regime” following several recent service disruptions that impacted both carriers’ clients.Damian Blackbur
Both sides claim victory in Briland project battle
Both sides in the dispute over a controversial Harbour Island project were yesterday claiming victory in the first battles of a brewing legal war over efforts to overturn its permits and approvals. Benjamin Simmons, the Harbour Island hotelier who i
Canadian supplier disowns claims against Renew chief
A Canadian company has disowned claims levelled by an ex-Bahamas-based consultant against the chief executive of the former New Providence landfill manager. Machinex, which manufactured and supplied the materials recycling facility still sitting at
BTVI students to design Miss Bahamas outfits
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently signed an agreement with the Miss Bahamas Universe organisation for its students to create outfits for the 2019 pageant.with the Miss Bahamas Universe (MBU) organisation to have BTVI’s fa
