Minister pledges 'transformative next six months'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said “the next six months will be very transformative for the Bahamian economy” with decisions awaited on several multi-million dollar tourism investments.
$160k funding sends shiver up the spine
A Bahamian sorbet and ice cream brand has accessed more than $160,000 in financing with help from the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC).
Central Bank partners with industry on finance literacy
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has teamed with the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) to host the first Financial Literacy Fair this coming Saturday at the Fusion Superplex.
Bahamas 'one storm away' from Puerto Rico disaster
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) ongoing challenges mean this nation could be “one storm away” from a Puerto Rico-like disaster, a Chamber of Commerce executive warned yesterday.
BISX names digital exchange partner
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday identified its partner for the launch of a digital securities exchange as BRX Holdings, a financial technology (FinTech) firm.
Bahamas Realty's 'unique position' on property sale
Bahamas Realty’s commercial division was yesterday said to be “in a unique position” to facilitate the sale of an East Bay Street office complex in which it is a tenant.
Mega BPL refinance eyes November close
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) nine-figure refinance is eyeing an end-November 2019 closing, Tribune Business can reveal, with the targeted sum “likely” to be less than the original $650m.
Eleuthera enthusiastic but 'not over hump'
Eleuthera’s economy is currently enjoying “a sense of optimism” rarely felt in recent decades, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president says, while warning: “We are not over the hump.”
Customer training for Avis staff
Avis staff in Nassau and Freeport were given advice on how to enhance the customer experience during training sessions held over the week beginning May 6.
Water corp nets 47% Out Island revenue rise
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) total Family Island revenues increased by 47 per cent year-over-year during the 2018 fourth quarter, its executive chairman has revealed.
'Runaway train' SOEs: Govt must take control
THE Bahamas must get its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) “under control”, the Deputy Prime Minister is demanding, saying: “They have been running like a runaway train.”
Customs 'one-stop shop' long overdue
More than 1,600 businesses are now using Customs’ “long overdue” online clearance platform that will create a “one-stop shop” for all users once its roll-out is fully completed.
Freeport promoted as summer location
The Ministry of Tourism targeted south Florida travel agents, influencers and media in shining a spotlight on what Freeport has to offer summer travellers.
Law shouldn't 'tax you out of business'
The Government is “taxing people out of business” via an “unconscionable” Business Licence fee that exacerbates the struggles of loss-making firms, a well-known fiscal hawk is arguing.
Govt targets $50m yacht charter fees
The Government will target untapped existing revenue sources such as the 4 percent yacht charter fee in the upcoming 2019-2020 Budget, the deputy prime minister has revealed.
