Tourism 'misses mark' in loss to beauty queen
The Ministry of Tourism’s latest bid to dismiss a former Bahamian beauty queen’s breach of contract claim was yesterday rejected by a US judge because it “misses the mark”.Judge Nancy Atlas, sitting in the south Texas federal court, delivered another
Contractor chief warns over vat mortgage hit
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said it will “initiate” talks with banks on the rewriting of mortgages to offset the 12 percent VAT hike’s impact.Speaking with Tribune Business following the BCA’s monthly luncheon at
'Entrench new culture' on fiscal responsibility
The government must “entrench a new culture” within the civil service if the Fiscal Responsibility Bill is to succeed, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) warned yesterday.The multilateral lender’s assessment of the proposed legislation, led by
Aliv: 'We've been like an earthquake'
Aliv’s top executive yesterday hailed its introduction of the latest 4.5G technology as “a regional first”, and said: “We’ve been like an earthquake for the market.”Damian Blackburn, pictured, told Tribune Business that the mobile operator was contin
Sponge revival delay via Matthew, election
The impact from a $1.2m project to revive the Andros sponging industry has been “less than anticipated” so far due to Hurricane Matthew and the 2017 general election.The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in an assessment of the project’s progres
Port promotes Freeport's attraction for call centres
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has partnered with Freeport-based business process outsourcing (BPO) operator, itelBPO Solutions, to promote the city for a third consecutive year.The two joined forces at the 19th Annual Customer Contact Week (
ART OF GRAPHIX: Nailing down true forms of creativity
Reva Dean, pictured, is quickly becoming a popular household name in our community. This young lady makes magic wherever she goes, using her creative charm and ability to maximum effect.This lady, who wears many hats as a play writer, author, relatio
Labour minister meets with carnival cruises for jobs
Job and training opportunities for Bahamians topped the agenda for the minister of labour, Senator Dion Foulkes, when he met with Carnival Cruise Lines officials in Florida.Mr Foulkes said the government is committed to providing training, and creati
Top official's 'apology' on customs tariff woe
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night “publicly apologised” for delays impacting cross-border commerce as a result of Customs’ failure to promptly release tariff code changes.Marlon Johnson, the acting financial secretary, told Tribune Bu
DPM: 'So far, so good' on 12% VAT transition
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday described the transition to 12 percent VAT as “so far, so good”, hinting that further “adjustments” will be made to aid specific industries. Speaking ahead of yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, KP Turnquest, pictured, s
New transport minister targets boating revenue
The newly-appointed transport minister yesterday said he will look to introduce Family Island mooring fees, while suggesting that the 4 per cent foreign-flagged yacht charter fee is “too low”.Renward Wells, the former minister of agriculture and mari
Competition law's 'conflict' on agent, distributor links
The government’s draft competition legislation appears to “conflict” with long-standing Bahamian agency and distributor relationships, the Chamber of Commerce’s chair warned yesterday.Michael Maura, pictured, told Tribune Business that legislation re
Bahamas tax structure raises 'trade war' threat
The Bahamas’ tax structure threatens to exacerbate any “cost of living increase” from a global trade war, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday branding it “a serious concern”.Michael Maura told Tribune Business that The Bahamas’ regressive, c
New logistics company strikes global alliance
Fowlco, a newly-formed Freeport logistics company, has struck an alliance with international global logistics provider, Blue Water Shipping.The new venture, Fowlco Blue Water, will offer “end-to-end services” to all cruise lines and ship owners as pa
Resorts World unveils new assistant manager
Resorts World Bimini has named Greg Stubbs to the post of assistant general manager.A member of the Resorts World Bimini management team since 2013, Mr Stubbs has previously served as its director of food and beverage, and as assistant director of fo
