IAN FERGUSON: Retaining top talent requires just reward
Every employee wants to feel valued and appreciated for their efforts at work. Most employees also want to advance with new and expanded roles and pay. Sadly, most employers find themselves in a quandry where they are simply not able to promote every
AG: Laws are flexible over 'seven-year wait'
The attorney general yesterday argued there was sufficient flexibility in Bahamian law to ensure relatives of missing Dorian victims will not wait seven years to access financial payouts.Carl Bethel QC, pictured, told Tribune Business that the existi
Rum summit hears Bahamas still open
The Bahamas Tourist Office in Florida recently partnered with John Watling’s, the Bahamian distillery, at the International Rum Conference to promote the 14 islands still open for business. “When invited to this conference we saw it as a great oppor
BAIC festival aims to promote prodcuers
The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) will promote small-scale producers at its 16th BahamaArts Festival, which will be held from November 1-2 at Arawak Cay.The event will be held under the “Bahamian Tings” moniker at the Cay’s H
Attorney calls on Govt to permit accounts factoring
A Bahamian attorney yesterday called for the government to enable monies to better circulate in the economy by passing laws to facilitate businesses wishing to sell their receivables. Gregory Moss, the former MP, backed such schemes - known as accou
Premier Travel: 15% growth is Benchmark
A BISX-listed firm yesterday said it is aiming to grow Premier Travel’s annual revenues by between ten to 15 percent following the completion of its first-ever venture capital investment.Julian Brown, Benchmark (Bahamas) president and chief executive
Change Missing Person law over Dorian hardship
A well-known businessman yesterday warned that the financial hardship faced by relatives of those missing in Hurricane Dorian could be exacerbated without changes to Bahamian law.Sir Franklyn Wilson, the Arawak Homes and Sunshine Holdings chairman, t
Minister hails 'feather in cap' of Chinese air deal
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the signing of an air services agreement with China as an “additional feather in the cap” for The Bahamas and its tourism product.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, confirmed to Tribune Business
Chief Justice eyes 'five major reforms' before 2019 ends
The chief justice has revealed that “five significant” reform initiatives will be unveiled before 2019 year-end to start bringing the judicial system “in line with 21st century best practices”.Brian Moree QC, addressing new attorney admissions to the
Freeport store releases 22 due to 90% fall-off
A major Freeport hardware and supply store has been forced to let more than one-third of its employees go after Hurricane Dorian wiped out 90 percent of its revenue and inventory.
Bahamian distillery's rum hits double gold
A Bahamian distillery yesterday announced that two of its rum brands, pictured, have won “double gold” and “silver”, respectively, at an international industry conference held in Florida. John Watling’s Distillery, located at the 1789 Buena Vista Est
Dorian can 'accelerate' GB tech hub planning
The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.Senator Kwasi Thompson, minister o
Dorian shows why we must retake the Port
What happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian makes it imperative that the Government of The Bahamas makes a compulsory acquisition of The Grand Bahama Port Authority.In my opinion, inaction has been the hallmark of the Port Authority since Dori
Dorian Recovery Zones extended to cover GB
THE prime minister yesterday confirmed that the post-Dorian Economic Recovery Zones will be extended to cover Grand Bahama entirely – albeit only for one year.Dr Hubert Minnis, addressing the House of Assembly upon its return from summer recess, made
Port Lucaya owner blasts govt, insurer
The Port Lucaya Marketplace’s owner is accusing the government and his insurer of pressuring him to re-open the complex prematurely given its numerous unresolved “safety” issues. Peter Hunt told Tribune Business he was being “bashed on the head” for
