Unhealthy eating to 'destroy' economy if left unchecked
DISEASES linked to unhealthy eating will “destroy” the Bahamian economy if left unchecked, a Cabinet Minister has warned, admitting that planned ‘breadbasket’ food reforms may be viewed as “blasphemy”.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune
Unions warned: Put house in order or face 'strike off'
TRADE unions were yesterday warned to put their finances in order or face being ‘struck off’ if they fail to file their annual returns by June 1.The Department of Labour, in a statement, served notice of its intention to enforce the Industrial Relati
Bahamasair discounts undermine local retail
BAHAMASAIR has been accused of undermining local retailers through its ‘shop in Florida’ specials, with Customs facing an “almost impossible” task to prevent tax evasion and smuggling.The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR), in again calling for th
Be 'even handed', unions tell Gov't on enforcing law
A UNION leader last night demanded that the Government be “even handed” and enforce the law requiring employers to meet and negotiate with recognised bargaining agents within 45 days.Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Trib
DPM: Opposition finance chief slamming own party
THE Deputy Prime Minister last night said the Opposition’s finance spokesman was effectively indicting his own party by describing a $25 million project as “a slush fund”.K P Turnquest told Tribune Business that Chester Cooper’s criticism of the Gove
Insurance Brokers reveal new Board
THE Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has announced the appointment of its new Board members for 2018.Pictured from left to right are: Tamara Boyd-Prosa, assistant secretary (Star General Insurance); Michael Cooper, immediate past presiden
Exchange control push is a 'devaluation hedge'
A well-known businessman yesterday questioned the motives driving exchange control relaxation, arguing that many advocates support it as a ‘hedge’ against devaluation rather than boosting economic growth.Sir Franklyn Wilson, the Arawak Homes chairman
Aliv’s $15m offering could ‘double’ goal
ALIV’s advisers yesterday expressed confidence that its latest $15 million capital raising, which launches Monday, could raise double the target despite lower-than-forecast revenue margins.
Retailers slam PM's Over the Hill plans as 'terrible policy'
BAHAMIAN retailers last night blasted the Prime Minister’s ‘tax free zone’ and VAT exemptions plan as “terrible policy”, warning it could create increased “fraud and corruption”.A Bahamas Federation of Retailers spokesman, in a statement, warned that
Bahamian honorary consul in landfill bid
A BAHAMIAN Honorary Consul is among the principals in a consortium named as one of the seven bids to qualify for the next round of the New Providence landfill management tender. Cedric Scott, the actor, producer and uncle of former Cabinet minister,
Aliv chief 'confident' BTC sharing woes 'now behind us'
ALIV’s top executive yesterday said he was “confident” obstacles to sharing infrastructure with its main rival had been overcome, with the mobile upstart poised to “conquer” its targets.Damian Blackburn told Tribune Business that many co-location and
Minister challenges tourism industry to 'stop the talking'
A CABINET minister yesterday challenged the Bahamian resort industry to find more “innovative” ways to counter the loss of business to the cruise ships.Brent Symonette, minister of financial services, trade and industry and Immigration, told the Baha
'Poor justification' for high costs hits tourism marketing
THE Bahamas will continue to face an uphill battle in its tourism marketing efforts unless the industry commits to improving the tourism product and providing value, a senior official said yesterday.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-gen
IAN FERGUSON: Shedding 'dead weight' to boost sales efficiency
“The ability to sell is the number one skill in business.” So says Robert Kiyosaski, who argues that those who have not mastered this art should reconsider business ownership and entrepreneurship. Every sales executive seeks the ‘Midas Touch’, where
Festival provides window into 'Tru' Bahamian culture
SCORES of international visitors received a taste of Bahamian culture at the Tru Tru Bahamian Festival last weekend.The event, produced by the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), was a mixture of cultural activities, products and music held
