DPM to help install GB chamber board
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) will swear in its new president and 2019 executive board at their annual installation ceremony to be held tomorrow night.
Save conch by ending illegal harvest practices
BAHAMIAN fishermen yesterday said curbing illegal and unregulated conch harvesting methods is key to supply sustainability, saying: “If we don’t get a handle on this, we’re finished.”
Contractors eyeing industry ‘clean up’
BAHAMIAN contractors yesterday said they expect to be in a better position to compete with foreign rivals and “clean up” the industry’s image with the enforcement of the Contractors Bill.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Judging a book by cover design
A book cover’s design is the most important feature if you want a best-seller, as it makes first impression with readers. If the cover does not stand out, you can almost guarantee your book will not be first choice on the shelves. Given that there are many books hitting the market, a striking cover can make the difference between a “hit” and a “flop”.
DPM blasts ‘unpatriotic’ 35% devaluation claim
The deputy prime minister yesterday slammed “false rumours” of a 35 percent currency devaluation and second VAT hike as “unpatriotic” for threatening The Bahamas’ economic stability.
Financial services to ‘come back stronger’
The deputy prime minister yesterday admitted there may be “some initial contraction” as the Bahamian financial services sector adjusts to its new regulatory regime, but expressed confidence it will ultimately “come back stronger”.
PI resort terminates 19 eatery workers
NINETEEN terminated employees at Paradise Island’s troubled Club Land’Or resort will only receive due severance pay and other benefits when it is sold, a top labour official said yesterday.
Bahamas founder defeats ex-employer over SEC fees
A Bahamian financial advisory firm’s founder has emerged victorious in his battle to force a former employer to cover legal fees incurred in fighting US federal regulators.
Chamber chief urges businesses to take precaution on cyber crime
The ransomware attack on the ZNS radio servers is “a clarion call” for all businesses to focus on their cyber security defences, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive urged yesterday.
Port unveils customer service mobile app
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has unveiled a mobile app designed to improve customer experiences and service at businesses across the island.
Ultra rich buyers hit town for PI auction
More than two dozen high-net worth individuals or their advisors are expected in Nassau today to preview two waterfront Paradise Island properties set to be auctioned later this month.
Tourism ‘wrench’ fears over US govt closure
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced concerns that the partial US government shutdown may “throw a wrench” in expectations for a first quarter surge in stopover visitor arrivals.
Police to be upgraded for cyber crime threat
A Cabinet minister yesterday said efforts are being made to better equip the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to tackle cyber crime.
Port unveils customer service mobile app
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has unveiled a mobile app designed to improve customer experiences and service at businesses across the island.
Aviation ‘black eye’ sparks reform plan
A Cabinet minister yesterday estimated that an investment worth “tens of millions” is necessary to prevent a repeat of the Christmas “black eye” suffered by Nassau’s main gateway.
