Bahamas increases its China presence
The Bahamas participated in China’s business-to-business tourism industry exhibition for the first time this year in a bid to generate increased visitor traffic from that rapidly-growing market.
Fidelity targets $25m full-year profitability
A BISX-listed bank yesterday said it is on target to beat 2018’s earnings growth and deliver $25m in full-year profits despite the absence of first quarter loan book expansion.
MP admits concerns over Harbour Island project 'legitimate'
NORTH Eleuthera’s MP yesterday admitted there are “legitimate” concerns over a Harbour Island development’s massive expansion given the insufficient infrastructure to accommodate it.
Target below par sectors for cuts, govt is urged
Governance reformers yesterday urged the government to target any spending cuts in the 2019-2020 budget on areas that have historically “not generated great returns”.
Construction cost offset derailed by height restrictions
A Berry Islands investor is alleging that his plan to offset The Bahamas’ high construction costs by building condominiums has been derailed by the non-disclosure of height restrictions.
'Extraordinary' price increases warning
Bahamian consumers and businesses were yesterday warned to brace for “an extraordinary level” of increase in the price of US imports as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Designing a career from early passion
Charlene Bullard is a name synonymous with Bahamian graphic design. Since her childhood years she has always had a strong interest and passion for the arts, which compels her to continue experimenting with painting, drawing and colour coding. She also loves working with her hands, and uses her spare time to draw and create concepts that challenge her. Scrolling through magazines, and travelling and exploring the internet, are another sources of inspiration that have refined her skills.
Police shift from 'who do you know' recruitment
A Cabinet minister yesterday said efforts to boost the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) ability to combat cyber crimes are ongoing, as he admitted that recruitment had too often been based on “who you know”.
Local start-ups access $786,000 in financing
Thirteen small businesses have collectively gained access to $786,000 in financing to-date via the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), which says another $7m is in the pipeline.
Bahamian law firm sponsors conference
The Higgs & Johnson law firm was among the sponsors of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Caribbean Conference recently held in Nassau.
Bahamas hosts major accounting conference
More than 50 accounting firms from around the Americas will gather at Atlantis today when UHY Bain & Associates hosts a major conference for the chain’s regional and European firms.
Stop the WTO 'scare tactics'
WTO opponents must stop using “inaccurate scare tactics” to intimidate The Bahamas from joining world trade’s rules setter, a prominent local attorney charged yesterday.
Growth undershoot leaves 'no room' for further taxes
The Bahamian economy’s 2018 GDP growth underperformance shows there is “no room” for new or increased taxes in next weeks’ budget, a former finance minister said yesterday.
'Think positively' on Nassau Flight privatisation bid
A Cabinet minister yesterday brushed aside fears that Nassau Flight Services (NFS) privatisation could spark lay-offs, saying the state-owned entity needs “investment and modernisation”.
New, increased taxes are 'economic suicide'
The government will “commit economic suicide” if it introduces new or increased taxes with next week’s budget, a governance reformer warning yesterday: “Everybody’s been taxed to death.”
