New Dasani bottle plants its environmental roots
The Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) has launched a new environmentally-friendly bottle for its Dasani mineral water range.
Chamber pledges to boost ties with govt over labour
The Minister of Labour and newly-appointed Chamber of Commerce chief executive have both pledged to strengthen their organisations’ partnership for the benefit of workers and businesses alike.
DPM: Politics won’t govern our reforms
The deputy prime minister yesterday conceded that the government will not reap “any immediate political benefits” from much-needed reforms to eliminate structural economic bottlenecks.
Anti-auto dumping initiative ‘can’t price out Bahamians’
Auto industry players yesterday expressed mixed views on the government’s move to protect Bahamian consumers and prevent the country from becoming a wrecked vehicle “dumping ground”.
‘Firing on same engine’ over new labour plans
The National Tripartite Council’s just-unveiled three-year strategic plan yesterday met with approval from employers and unions alike, who agreed: “We must change the way we do business.”
GB revival to ‘relieve major job pressure’
Reviving Grand Bahama’s economy will “relieve tremendous pressure” on the rest of The Bahamas, the deputy prime minister said yesterday, following the unemployment rate’s rise to 10.7 percent.
NAD gains 20 year extension to LPIA lease
The Nassau Airport Development Company’s (NAD) lease to manage Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) has been extended by a further 20 years to 2057, it was disclosed yesterday.
John Watling’s in US export launch
John Watling’s Distillery has marked the start of 2019 by exporting its namesake rum to the US and selling it online via its website.
Ex-Bar chief in WTO warning
THE Bahamas must carefully assess whether it would benefit from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) much-touted dispute resolution processes, an ex-Bar Association chief is warning.
Ex-Bar chief: Business ease score ‘disgraceful’
THE Bahamas must take “serious corrective action” to improve its “disgraceful” 118th ease of doing business ranking, a former Bar Association chief arguing that poor dispute resolution was a key factor.
Planning a fresh for a future Bahamas
A Chamber director urges the nation to lay the foundations for growth beyond tourism and financial services
Planning is one of the most underrated features of success. In many instances, an idea -be it good or bad - should always be paired with a plan.
Cruise lines aids future mariners
Royal Caribbean Cruises has given two recent graduates of the Lowell Jason Mortimer (LJM) Maritime Academy full-tuition scholarships to the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU).
‘Revolutionise Cat Island hospitality’ for under $6m
A Bahamian real estate firm believes the two resorts and one private island it has listed for sale for collectively less than $6m “can revolutionise the hospitality industry on Cat Island”.
Auto dealers ‘up the ante’
NEW auto dealers have “upped the ante” in efforts to attract consumers and prevent cheaper imports from undercutting their business, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) chief said yesterday.
BAMSI confirms structure revamp
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has confirmed it is revamping its business model by exiting the food retail sector to focus solely on wholesale activities.
