GB Power: 90% now electrified
Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) yesterday confirmed that 90 percent of its customer base have seen electricity services restored following Hurricane Dorian.Dr Hubert Minnis, the Prime Minister, revealed the energy monopoly’s restoration progress in
BISX adds an icon to its listings roster
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday announced it has added the Lehoca Fund IC to its roster of listings. Lehoca is established as an Investment Condominium (ICON) under the Investment Condominium Act 2014, and is registere
Bahamas targeting mega yacht market
Ministry of Tourism officials drove the message that The Bahamas is open for business post-Dorian to high net worth attendees at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.The event, which took place from September 25 to 28, featured more than 600 exhibitors and 1
'Grassroots' approach urged on building code
The government was yesterday urged to embrace a “grassroots” approach to revising the country’s building code rather than the narrow internal reviews employed before.Quentin Knowles, the Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president, told Tribune Busi
Outlook takes aim at 'sleeping giant'
The 13th annual Exuma Business Outlook conference is scheduled to take place on October 24 at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, Georgetown.Speakers include Pedro Rolle, president, Exuma Chamber of Commerce; John Rolle, governor, Central Bank of The Bahamas
Housing market struggles to cope with evacuees' demands
A leading realtor has warned New Providence does not have the inventory to meet demand from Abaco evacuees looking for rental properties.Mario Carey, president of Better Homes and Gardens, told Tribune Business: “We continue to get a steady demand fo
GBPA holds out hand to help with rebuild
As local businesses begin recovery and restoration plans following the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) is seeking to engage with licensees to assess their needs.Deann Seymour, Chief Financial Officer and Li
Business chief insists Abaco security must be restored before commerce can restart
Security is a primary concern for restarting commerce in Abaco and bringing in international cargo, the island’s Chamber of Commerce President Ken Hutton warned yesterday.Hutton told Tribune Business: “Inadequate security is a very big factor in us g
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
