Gov't to 'replicate' NP landfill solution across Bahamas
THE Government plans to “replicate” the New Providence landfill solution across the Bahamas, with a Cabinet Minister urging: “We must stop this ‘dumping in the bush’ culture.”Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment, told Tribune Business that f
Credit Bureau data gather to begin 'year from today'
THE Central Bank’s governor expects the Bahamas’ first-ever Credit Bureau will begin the data collection process “a year from today”, saying: “This really will be a step up for the country.”John Rolle, speaking as the Central Bank launched the formal
Insurer's 'big relief' at no business ease reversal
A TOP insurance executive has hailed the decision not to impose additional regulatory requirements that were “in the opposite direction” to improving the ‘ease of doing business’Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s chief executive and president, told Tribun
Miller: 'Where are LNG critics now?'
A FORMER Cabinet minister says it is “crying shame” that the Bahamas “missed the boat” on liquefied natural gas (LNG) 15 years ago, questioning: “Where are the critics now?”Leslie Miller, who strongly advocated for LNG during his tenure as minister o
Maximising Bimini's potential without losing its core appeal
Island OverviewBIMINI is seven miles of luxury resorts and hotels, native flavour, marina life, and eco-filled adventures. It is the perfect place to be if you are looking to escape the long lines of traffic in New Providence, or get away from trying
Bahamian app developer targets next month launch
A TECHNOLOGY solutions provider is preparing to launch a Bahamian-targeted home services application (app) next month, as it bids to “infuse technology” into several local industries.Steven Adderley, a Bahamian tech developer residing in Seattle, tol
PM reaffirms Gov't's private sector support
THE Prime Minister has affirmed to an international audience that the Government and private sector are of one accord in advancing the competitiveness of Bahamian business.Dr Hubert Minnis gave this confirmation at the third CEO Summit of the America
Land Registry in 20 years to 'get straight'
Realtors yesterday hailed the Government’s Land Registry plan as taking the Bahamas to “first world status”, but warned: “It will take 20 years to get straight.”Leading industry players, while giving their backing to the Minnis administration’s just-
Bahamas First's 'banner year' as profits up 548%
BAHAMAS First’s chief executive yesterday hailed 2017 as “a banner year” where profits increased almost seven-fold, adding: “Everything we needed to go in our favour did.”Patrick Ward told Tribune Business that the “buildings blocks” laid by the prop
BPL urged: ‘Ramp up quickly’ to get $500m Shell saving
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) was yesterday urged to “ramp up very quickly” on its generation deal with Shell, amid hopes it could result in $500 million of annual economic savings.
No word on Bahamas EU 'blacklist' escape
THE Bahamas has yet to hear whether it has escaped the European Union’s (EU) ‘blacklist’, with the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hoping “for an indication over the next few days”.K P Turnquest had earlier this week expressed hope that the Bahamas m
Shell deal to help ‘revolutionise’ BPL
SHELL’S selection was yesterday described as another step in “revolutionising” Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), as the utility looks to close its short-term financing “within weeks”.
Critical financial crime Bills to pass next week
THE Government yesterday said it remained focused on “shoring up” weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regime, ahead of a June inspection.K Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister told Tribune Business that
Eleuthera outlook to feature Business Licence workshop
WITH the Minister of Public Works as principal speaker, the sixth Eluethera Business Outlook conference will feature a workshop by the Department of Inland Revenue on the new Business Licence format.The conference, to be held on Thursday, April 26, a
IAN FERGUSON: Talking with workers is a matter of trust
COMMUNICATIONS skills are essential for a productive workplace, as they allow employees to work together cohesively and professionally. Business owners will do well to hire employees with such solid skills, and there are ways to further improve commu
