Union chief hits BTC's 'dismal performance' post privatisation
The head of BTC’s line staff union yesterday blasted the company’s “dismal performance” post-privatisation, while giving it an “A” grade for cost-cutting and staff lay-offs.Bernard Evans, pictured, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union
ART OF GRAPHIX: Ensuring a book is judged by its cover
Have you ever bought a book just for its cover? Maybe not. But chances are a cover has captured your attention, leading you to pick it up and scan the first few pages to see if you will get hooked. Even if you cannot pinpoint the reasons for the appe
Maritime securityvital for Bahamas
Maritime security is “particularly critical” for The Bahamas because of its geography and the industry’s economic importance, a cabinet minister says.Frankie Campbell, minister of transport and local government, said the issue was especially challeng
Labour chief calls for greater transparency over job advertising
The Director of Labour yesterday acknowledged the need for greater “transparency” that ensures Bahamians are given an opportunity to fill posts before employers seek work permits.John Pinder, pictured, the former trade union leader, told Tribune Busi
DPM: Responsibility Bill will bridge 'trust deficit'
The deputy prime minister yesterday admitted there is a “trust deficit” between the government and Bahamian people that he hopes to close with the Fiscal Responsibility Bill’s passage.KP Turnquest told Tribune Business that poor fiscal management, br
Immigration announces 'tech hub' work permit
The Immigration Department has developed the BH-1B work permit to target companies the government is seeking to attract for its “technology hub”, it was revealed yesterday.Dr Donovan Moxey, who chaired the government-appointed Technology Hub Steering
Ex-gaming minister: 'Ideal time' for lottery
The ex-minister who oversaw the web shops’ legalisation yesterday said it was an “ideal time” to introduce a national lottery, suggesting it could generate $150-200m per annum. Obie Wilchcombe, the former minister of tourism, while criticising the go
Arawak chair 'prays' for late reversal on real estate taxation
Arawak Homes’ chairman yesterday said he is “praying” that the Government will reverse course at the last minute on a “material dampener” for real estate and all related industries.Sir Franklyn Wilson told Tribune Business that the move to treat real
EU gives Bahamas blockchain opening
Europe’s failure to account for blockchain technology in its new data protection regime “represents an opportunity for The Bahamas” to capitalise on, a technology executive argued yesterday.Dr Donovan Moxey, who chaired the government-appointed Techn
Technology executive in call for crypto currency legislation
Sterling Global’s technology head is urging The Bahamas to adopt cryptocurrency legislation as a key element in plans to establish the nation as a “technology hub”. Brandon Caruana delivered this message during last week’s three-day blockchain and cr
Gov't plans cruise incentive overhaul
The government is planning to overhaul the tax incentives offered to the cruise industry given that all existing deals bar one have expired, a cabinet minister has revealed.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told the House of Assem
Top executive named at Small Business Centre
The government and its partners have named Davinia L Blair as executive director (ED) of the planned Small Business Development Centre (SBDC).She will head the centre, a partnership initiative with the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Bahamas Chamb
Budget's sacrifices can't be 'one-sided'
The government must “make the same sacrifices” it is demanding of Bahamian taxpayers, a top accountant yesterday warning that past lax spending habits will no longer be “tolerated”.Craig “Tony” Gomez, the Baker Tilly Gomez accountant and partner, tol
Govt urged: 'Stop running aviation industry by crisis'
A Bahamian aviation executive yesterday questioned the government’s plan for the sector again, and urged: “stop governing by crisis.”Sky Bahamas chief executive, Randy Butler, pictured, was responding to statements by minister of tourism and aviation
Graycliff chief hits out over Tobacco Bill
A prominent Bahamian cigar manufacturer and hotelier yesterday warned that “absolutely dreadful” legislative reforms will “put us out of business” if implemented.Paolo Garzaroli, Graycliff Cigar Company’s president, hitting out at the Tobacco Control
