Maynard: Only third world countries use BPL engines
Only third world countries use the type of engines used by Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), said Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard.Mr Maynard was responding to a video by BPL’s chief executive officer, Whitney Heastie, and an arti
Exuma chamber chief calls into question the 'exploitation' by government systems
THE president of the Exuma Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Rolle, has hit out “exploitation” from the system of governance in The Bahamas.Speaking at this year’s Exuma Outlook yesterday, Mr Rolle said: “For a number of years now, we’ve been proclaiming th
Fresh Market introduces charging for electric cars
A CHARGING station for electric cars has been installed at Solomon’s Fresh Market in Old Fort Bay. The station was recently installed in the parking lot at the store, allowing shoppers to charge their electric cars while they shop. Renea Bastian, vic
Govt launches new port compliance unit
A COMPLIANCE unit has been set up to focus on ship and port security. The Ministry of Transport and Local Government launched the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit on Tuesday. It aims to provide oversight of the internatio
IAN FERGUSON: How you can practice better corporate citizenship
Most companies have engaged in some form of corporate social responsibility over the course of their business lifespan. Good corporate citizenship means that, in the normal course of business, a company is operating in ways that enhance society and t
Chamber chief: Baker's Bay lay-offs 'temporary'
REDUNDANCIES made at Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club are only temporary, insisted Abaco Chamber of Commerce president Ken Hutton, pictured, yesterday.Speaking to Tribune Business, Mr Hutton said there were no lay-offs at the club, only temporary redu
Businesses urged not to miss out on Canton Fair
Subscriptions to the Canton Fair-China Export and Import Fair 2020 being organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation is low, says chief executive Jeffrey Beckles.Mr Beckles said that he feels that everyone is currently pre-occupi
Beckles: Dorian presents opportunity to 'build on for the future'
There are significant opportunities following Hurricane Dorian, says Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation chief executive Jeffery Beckles.Mr Beckles said while Dorian has inflicted serious damage, it has also provided significant opportuni
BPL exec works to upgrade 'archaic' state of equipment
THE chief executive of BPL, Whitney Heastie, said he was “stunned” by the state of equipment at the company in a new video released by the power supplier.Mr Heastie promised that upgrades are coming as he warned about the state of long-standing disre
Top real estate firm relocates to Downtown Nassau
BAHAMAS real estate brokerage firm Engel & Völkers is on the move - relocating its main shop from downtown Nassau to Lyford Cay.
BFSB to Latin America: We're open for business
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) held briefings in Brazil last week letting the Latin American market know that “The Bahamas is still open for business”.Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson t
ART OF GRAPHIX: Building on client testimonials
Have you ever given someone a testimonial? Did they use it on their website? Did you feel honored and appreciated? Giving a testimonial increases your emotional bond with a business or with the person who asked. Imagine the results of making every on
Grant Thornton to merge with Baker Tilly Gomez
A BAHAMIAN accounting firm whose work was “misrepresented” to conceal an alleged fraud, according to US federal regulators, is leaving its parent network to merge with another local office.
Clean Marine inks deal to open port facility in Freeport
A $1.5m deal to create the first “clean” port facility in The Bahamas will create around 45 permanent jobs in Grand Bahama.
Chamber chief sceptical over GBPA help for businesses
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce chairman Gregory Laroda welcomed the move by government to make $10m available to help businesses after Hurricane Dorian - but doubted that it would be matched by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).
