Roberts joins BPF board
Bahamas Property Fund (BPF) Limited Chairman Michael Anderson has announced the appointment of Larry Roberts as a Director of the Company effective September 2.Mr Anderson noted that Mr Roberts brings a wealth of experience to BPF as his real estate
IAN FERGUSON: Celebrating milestones in your employees life
Everyone loves to feel appreciated, values and celebrated. Recognising employees for their accomplishments and life events—big or small—shows them you care and are invested in their well-being and success. Whether it’s a birthday, work anniversaries,
Global Ports CEO hails port deal as economic bonanza
GLOBAL Ports Holding’s chief executive said yesterday the developer’s $250m ‘transformation’ of Nassau cruise port will generate billions of dollars for the local economy and thousands of jobs for Bahamians.
Turnquest hopes for early release from FATF process
GOVERNMENT is aiming to be released from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) process “at the earliest opportunity”, Finance Minister Peter Turnquest said yesterday, noting the country had “carried s
Lucayan chair: 'Calculated conspiracy to embarrass board'
Lucayan Renewal Holdings Ltd (LRHL) chairman Michael Scott yesterday said it was a “calculated conspiracy to embarrass the board” to suggest that the entity was suing the government in its recent Industrial Tribunal proceedings.He was responding to
Customs gamechanger in switch to Click2Clear
CUSTOMS officials said yesterday they had reached a “major milestone” having integrated New Providence seaport to the Click2Clear Portal which will become its primary processing system on September 1.Superintendent Tyrone Sands, underscoring the impo
Tapping into youth innovation
Bahamas First General Insurance Company joined with STEMboard to present Hack IT 2019 – a five-day summer camp providing hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction to private and public school students in grades 9-12 at no
ART OF GRAPHIX: How advertising can help your business
Businesses use advertising to accomplish varied goals. Besides advertising products in traditional venues such as newspapers and general interest magazines, businesses advertise in media that reach specific markets. It can be anything from your shop
People have to accept public services means paying taxes
BAHAMIANS must be educated on the fact they cannot demand modern infrastructure and services without paying taxes, according to a local businessman, stating: “We cannot have our cake and eat it too.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn
Airbnb on hunt for new sign-ups
ONLINE vacation home marketplace Airbnb is encouraging locals to tap into the tourism market through the launch of Airbnb Experiences in The Bahamas.Yesterday the company said the new initiative “provides a unique opportunity for local culture curato
Pocket guide to fishing regulations
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) has begun the official distribution of the pocket brochures, “A Quick Guide to Fisheries Regulations of The Bahamas”.The brochure was made possible with the assistance of Family Island Resea
Delta going daily with Boston-Nassau schedule
DELTA Airlines yesterday announced that starting in December it will expand flights between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lynden Pindling Nassau International Airport (NAS) from Saturday-only to daily.
Seven Seas nine-year extension on Emerald Bay
Seven Seas Water, a water management services company, has extended its agreement for the delivery of potable water and wastewater treatment services to the Emerald Bay development in Great Exuma by nine years.Seven Seas Water is an operating segment
Retailers fear 'back-to-school' impact from Dorian
BAHAMIAN retailers yesterday expressed concern that the trajectory of Tropical Storm Dorian could impact this weekend’s “back-to-school” sales rush which would impact increased sales in recent months.Traditionally, the back-to-school shopping period
DPM to ease Customs tensions in Abaco
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday led a delegation to Abaco yesterday to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and the Customs Department to address issues regarding the Click2Clear system.Tribune Business reported earlier this month of how th
