Lucayan managers in new ‘reasonable’ proposal to govt
The Grand Lucayan’s managerial union is seeking a ministerial meeting early this week after submitting a “reasonable” offer to resolve the long-running payout impasse.
BAIC warning to tenants: ‘Put your house in order’
THE Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has warned delinquent tenants to “get their house in order”, its chairman noting that several businesses had been evicted over the past year.
Tourism must ‘continuously up its game’, minister urges
A Cabinet minister has called on the Bahamian tourism industry to “continuously up its game” following its record-breaking visitor arrivals performance in 2018.
Tripartite Council in ‘aggressive’ agenda
A Cabinet minister has described the 16 projects in the National Tripartite Council’s strategic plan to improve workplace relations as “aggressive and ambitious”.
BAIC chair’s pledge to ‘step up our game’
THE Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has not been as “visible and impactful” as it ought to be, its newly-appointed chairman has admitted, pledging: “We will be stepping up our game.”
‘Lax’ building practices link to storm damage
A large number of hurricane-damaged homes are built by construction companies that fail to comply with The Bahamas’ building code, a government official has said.
BPL launches own 'fake' device probe
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday revealed it is investigating whether itself and its customers have fallen victim to the same "fake" energy-saving devices impacting Grand Bahama.
Where ‘rubber meets road’ on tourism growth
The “true testament” of The Bahamas’ record tourism growth will be whether it translates into increased economic impact and jobs, a top Chamber of Commerce executive said yesterday.
Bahamas’ economic welfare ‘paramount’ in US-China battle
The Bahamian economy’s welfare must be “paramount” when the prime minister meets Donald Trump today, an ex-DNA leader warning: “We can’t afford any more hits.”
Digital B$ ‘very critical’ to future of Family Islands
A digital Bahamian dollar will likely be “extremely critical” for future access to financial services on the Family Islands, the Exuma Chamber of Commerce’s president argued yesterday.
Govt ‘can’t in wildest dream’ take tourism upsurge credit
THE opposition’s and shadow tourism minister yesterday argued that the government “couldn’t in their wildest dreams” take credit for The Bahamas’ record-setting tourism pace.
Hotels enjoy growth ‘in all key indicators’
Major Nassau/Paradise Island hotels have enjoyed “growth in all key performance indicators” during early 2019, a leading hotelier said yesterday.
Chamber chief eyes ‘quick’ electricity theft resolution
THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s (GBCC) president yesterday voiced hope for a “quick and amicable” resolution to the Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) theft claims.
Tourism ‘firing on all cylinders’ via 9% rise
A Cabinet minister yesterday said Bahamian tourism is “firing on all cylinders” with forward stopover bookings for the next three months some nine percent ahead of 2018 comparatives.
‘Night and day’ - if Disney’s $32m effect stays on island
Disney’s cruise port will have “a night and day” effect on South Eleuthera provided most of its forecast $32.2m annual impact remains in the community, a business leader said yesterday.
