IAN FERGUSON: Getting the message across to colleagues
Communication is essential for good leadership. Effective communication and effective leadership are closely intertwined. Leaders need to be skilled communicators in countless relationships at the corporate level, in communities and groups and, sometimes, on a global level.
Lucayan winner ‘close to perfect'
The winning Grand Lucayan bidder was yesterday said to be “very close to perfection” with its “game-changing destination” solution for resurrecting Freeport’s tourism economy.
Govt ‘on money’ with $65m Grand Lucayan disposal
The government yesterday hit back at its detractors by arguing it was “on the money” with both the timing and value of its $65m Grand Lucayan deal.
Work visa reform to ‘jumpstart’ tech hub
Immigration reforms tabled by the government in parliament yest
Bank competition woes hit financial services access
Lack of competition in the Bahamian commercial banking industry has created barriers to accessing financial services, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report is arguing.
Digital building plan submission to come in 2019
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the electronic submission and approval of building plans “will happen this year” once the necessary funding is in place.
Airline still focused on international expansion
WESTERN AIR yesterday confirmed that international growth remains in its sights after commencing the expansion of domestic services.
Contractors chief eyes construction rebound
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said construction activity could soon experience a major rebound with several major developments in the pipeline.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Designing language all can understand
Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language, especially for novices who may sometimes need to communicate with more experienced counterparts.
Cayman deal to ‘triple’ RoyalFidelity pensions
A Bahamian investment bank is simultaneously closing the $40m financing for its management buyout while pursuing a Cayman acquisition that will “more than triple” its pension business.
Architects: ‘Free us from building control bondage’
Architects yesterday urged the government to “free us from the bondage of building control”, warning it was “missing out on” up to 80-90 percent of VAT due on professional fees.
Port Authority willing to ‘broker’ fake device deals
Activists yesterday said the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) had expressed a willingness “to step in and broker” settlements to the island’s “fake energy saving devices” controversy.
Hotelier demands ‘prohibitive zoning’ on vacation rentals
A Family Island resort operator yesterday suggested the government consider introducing a license fee for vacation rentals based on the number of bedrooms and, possibly, prohibitive zoning.
‘Uneven’ financial access is hidden in The Bahamas
The Bahamas’ high per capita income and well-developed banking industry hides “very uneven access” to financial services, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday.
Crab Fest organisers visit tourism minister
The organising committee for the All-Andros Crab Festival has visited the minister of tourism as it gears up to welcome 10,000 Bahamians and visitors to the 2019 version.
