BTC to shrink retail networK to 11 sites
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive yesterday said it will likely reduce its retail footprint on New Providence to 11 locations in a bid to “optimise” its network.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, in an e-mailed response to Tribun
Legal directory names GB law firm in top 50
A Grand Bahama-based law firm yesterday announced it has been named as one of the top 50 global firms by LegalComprehensive.com.“Nobody at our firm chose this profession to win awards or accolades. We’re all here to help people. However, when things
'No abandonment' of joining the WTO
The government was yesterday said to have told private sector executives it has “not abandoned the policy of acceding” to full membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Darron Pickstock, who heads the Chamber of Commerce’s trade and investme
BPL crisis ‘torturous’ for key retail season
Back-to-School retailers face being stuck with excess inventory, and lost sales opportunities, as a result of Nassau’s energy crisis, the Chamber of Commerce’s top executive warned yesterday.
BTC and unions 'in much better situation today'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) relationship with its two trade unions is “in a much more progressive place today” than it was a fortnight ago, its chief executive asserted yesterday. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, speaking on the sidelin
Sky employees 'must do what they have to do'
Sky Bahamas’ principal yesterday said the airline’s staff “have to do what they have to do”, with its near-two month grounding pushing him towards legal action against industry regulator. Captain Randy Butler told Tribune Business he would seek to b
Cable 'faced dark future' without $333M US sale
Cable Bahamas was “staring a very dark future in the face” until it stunned the capital markets by revealing its $332.5m US exit, a prominent businessman said yesterday.Sir Franklyn Wilson, who first made public his concerns about the BISX-listed com
BTC chief: VSEP offer 'compelling'
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive yesterday said it has put a “compelling” voluntary separation offer on the table for staff wishing to exit the company. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, its chief executive, speaking on the si
Bahamian Brewery expands in Nassau
The Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company has moved to an expanded three-acre warehouse and office complex in Nassau’s Airport Industrial Park to serve its continued growth. The brewer and distributor of Sands Beer, and brands such as Bush Crack, Hi
Cable hails $333m sale as capital market record
Cable Bahamas chief executive yesterday hailed the $332.5m sale of the company’s US interests as “the biggest single transaction” by any Bahamian publicly traded company. Franklyn Butler told Tribune Business that the “fantastic deal” involving Summ
Public service unions three-year deal
Trade union leaders have insisted they will not be “made the scapegoats” if the government misses its 2019-2020 fiscal targets.
Minimum wage not on agenda - it is now: $300 a week
Trade union leaders want a minimum wage increase to between $250-$300 per week, and are pushing for the issue to be formally discussed by the National Tripartite Council.
BPL: Base rate cut 'genesis' of woes
BAHAMAS Power & Light’s (BPL) chairman has blamed the “genesis” of the utility’s present predicament on the first Christie administration’s decision to cut its base tariff rate.
Bahamas must lay foundation for WTO
Agriculture, light manufacturing and entrepreneurship, both in the Family Islands and New Providence, are some of the key industries that will be impacted if The Bahamas completes the process of becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member.
Bahamian law firm in maritime award nod
A Bahamian law firm says it has been nominated as a finalist for excellence in the 2019 Lloyd’s List Americas Awards.They are part of the Lloyd’s List Excellence in Shipping Awards, the industry’s flagship awards programme that recognises and rewards
