'Virtual' initiative will aid over-the-hill project
A “virtual bonded warehouse” concept is being “fine tuned” to facilitate the importation of duty free goods under the Over-the-Hill Economic Empowerment Zone initiative, the project’s lead executives have confirmed.Kemie Jones, project manager, told
'Give us licence to prove medical marijuana works'
A group advocating for the development of a marijuana industry in The Bahamas is seeking a “three to five year” research and development licence to grow and research certain medical attributes of marijuana.According to the BACARI, given current tren
Helping hands for small businesses
SMALL businesses will soon have access to a suite of “hand holding” services aimed at ensuring their viability, according to the head of the Small and Medium Business Development Centre (SBDC) who noted access to capital was not the only “major” chal
Family Island airport upgrades need $200m
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday lamented the “woefully inadequate” state of many of this nation’s Family Island airports, noting that government is now eying roughly $80m upgrades to two of their busiest airports.Mr D’Aguil
Cannabis group argues for clearer path forwards
A group advocating for the development of a marijuana industry in The Bahamas is calling on the government to develop a “regulatory pathway” to a clearly defined approach to its development.According to Terry Miller, chairman of the non-profit Bahama
New funding sources vital for fishing and farming
THE government over the next fiscal year will be “extremely aggressive” in seeking to help fisherman and farmers access funding opportunities, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said yesterday describing the effort as a “major
CIBC says - make that a double
For the second year running CIBC FirstCaribbean has been named “Best Wealth Management Provider” in The Bahamas by World Finance magazine.“We’re absolutely thrilled,” said Brent Haines, centre manager, private wealth management.He stressed that clien
Getting around made easy - in Kroozzy control
A new ride-share application aiming to “revolutionize Bahamian transportation” and provide ease of transport for locals and visitors alike is set to launch in New Providence in October, with its president telling Tribune Business the company already
IAN FERGUSON: If you're a woman and the boss think about this
Men and women work side by side, tackling the same business problems, sitting through the same meetings and walking the same hallways. On the leadership front, however, that is usually where the common ground ends. Men and women experience very diffe
Pintard promises 'urgency' in helping farmers
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said yesterday government is taking steps with “urgency” to help build capacity in the local agricultural sector, acknowledging there were far too many “gaps” in discussions with local farmers
BPL exodus leaves up to 60 roles vacant to fill
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) needs to fill 50-60 key positions vacated during its voluntary separation exercise, its chief executive has confirmed to Tribune Business.The VSEP exercise opened to all employees of BPL on May 18 and closed on June 8. O
Realtors applaud property tax U-turn as Turnquest seeks to clarify position
THE government’s decision to revert to the previous definition of ‘owner occupied’ properties may have saved ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ in real estate value and helped to preserve investor trust in The Bahamas the Bahamas Real Estate Associati
National lottery - Wilchcombe argues for full steam ahead
THE establishment of a national lottery could provide the additional revenue to address budgetary shortfalls in areas such as education and social assistance according to an ex-tourism minister who urged the government not to hesitate.Obie Wilchcombe
Outback unveils plans to head out West
Outback Bahamas plans to invest some $2 million on a second restaurant on New Providence.Since July 2013, the Outback Steakhouse Brand has been serving up Aussie inspired food favourites with a Bahamian twist. Through the continued support of its lo
Art of Graphix: Deisha really is the genie outside the bottle
If you have never met a “genie outside of a bottle” I would say you have not met this brilliant and creative young lady who answers to the name Jerdeshia Moxey. This assertive gal does not own a magic wand, rub a bottle, nor does she pull rabbits fro
