Minister: 100-150% increase in Bahamians at the Pointe
The Labour Minister yesterday said the number of Bahamians employed on downtown Nassau’s Pointe project has increased by between 100 to 150 percent. Dion Foulkes, pictured, said: “I have received two reports recently, one from the Department of Labou
'Dumping ground' fear on used autos
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday warned that the Bahamas is serving as a “dumping ground” for vehicles that have been rejected as unsafe by other nations.Edison Sumner said more than 17,000 vehicles are being exported to the Bahama
'Over 80%' of food products VAT-free
The Government yesterday urged consumers to be “patient” as they familiarise themselves with the VAT-free breadbasket, with the industry suggesting “80 percent” of products fall into this category.The Ministry of Finance, in a statement yesterday, sa
ART OF GRAPHIX: The role of gender in graphic design
It is often said that graphic design is, by and large, a boys’ club. Many believe it has not always had the best reputation for gender equality, but we should all be on an even playing field when it comes to artistic talent and knowledge.John Gray, a
Fees revolution to help fund $50m health deficit
Health officials will meet today to decide on the implementation of up to 500 fees at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) as they seek to narrow a $50m funding shortfall.
Ex-minister: Govt must be GB tourism's 'driving force'
An ex-tourism minister yesterday urged the government to become “the driving force for Grand Bahama’s resurgence”, agreeing that this cannot be left to the private sector.Obie Wilchcombe, pictured, called on the Minnis administration to seize “a grea
Central Bank missed $2bn liquidity head-off
The Central Bank could have headed-off its $2bn bank liquidity concerns had it advised the Government against heavy foreign currency borrowing, an ex-governor argued yesterday.James Smith, also a former finance minister, told Tribune Business that it
Landfill manager wait 'disturbing'
A Bahamian environmental activist yesterday branded the lack of transparency surrounding the selection of a new manager for the New Providence landfill as “very disturbing”.Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president, spoke out yesterday following the passage
Freeport 'game changer' must assess all options
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said “any option is worth considering” to re-open the Grand Lucayan given its status as Freeport’s “game changer”.Mick Holding acknowledged that with hundreds of jobs and businesses dependent
Aviation chief warnson govt 'overreach'
A well-know Bahamian airline executive yesterday warned against potential government “overreach” and “demoralisation” of the aviation sector as the Government bids to crack down on rogue operators.Sky Bahamas chief executive, Captain Randy Butler, pi
Business Centre seeks first advisors
The newly-launched Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) will today begin the search for its first Senior Business Advisor (SBA).Davinia Blair, the centre’s executive director, is laying the platform for the SBDC’s momentum ahead of its official l
Co-operatives students 'epitomise' youth goals
A Cabinet Minister has heralded the 29 participants in the Department of Co-operatives’ Development Summer Camp for “epitomising” the government’s youth development goals.Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine resources, said: “This grou
Fishermen 'not in high spirits' for crawfish start
BAHAMIAN fishermen were said yesterday described as “not in high spirits” for the start of the 2018-2019 crawfish season, amid multiple poaching-related arrests and seizures during the closed season.Keith Carroll, vice-president of the Bahamas Commer
Out Island hotels see mixed figures
OUT Island resorts have seen increases in room revenue and room nights sold year-over year, the Promotions Board’s (BOIPB) executive director said, although occupancies are “rather dismal”. “If I look at the fiscal year just completed, July 1, 2017,
Govt buying Grand Lucayan?: 'No fear'
Hotel workers “have no fear” over the government’s potential Grand Lucayan acquisition, a union leader yesterday saying it will “never allow” the resort’s closure.Michelle Dorsett, president of the Commonwealth Union of Hotel Services and Allied Work
