Bay Street taxi drivers face Kelly Dock move
TAXI drivers operating in downtown Nassau yesterday backed “relocation” to facilities at the Kelly Dock - a move that will affect 150-175 persons and their vehicles.Ed Fields, the Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (NDP) managing director, said: “The Down
BOB profits near $2m for half-year
BANK of the Bahamas (BOB) yesterday provided further evidence that its $167.7 million bail-out may provide the foundation for a sustainable future, as half-year profits neared $2 million.The troubled BISX-listed bank enjoyed two consecutive profitabl
BCA calls forproof over 150 Pointe contractors
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday called for proof that 150 local contractors are currently employed at The Pointe, expressing scepticism over that figure.Leonard Sands, emphasising that he was not criticising China Con
ART OF GRAPHIX: To crop is more than just a chop
Cropping is an easy yet important step to consider when editing photos. Every image editing program has a crop tool. This is used to crop or clip an image, and it works on all layers of images, visible or invisible. This tool is often used to remove
Farmers' $60m request branded 'astronomical'
A Cabinet Minister yesterday slammed the $60 million assistance being sought by farmers as “astronomical”, and said just 3 per cent of this sum would be forthcoming. Renward Wells, minister of agriculture and marine resources, said the Government was
Bay Street owners to fund boardwalk
THE Prime Minister yesterday promised downtown Nassau’s revival will have a a Bahamian “flavour”, with Bay Street property owners to fund construction of a harbourfront boardwalk.Dr Hubert Minnis, speaking after a site tour of The Pointe development,
Pointe developer targets $100m economic boost
THE Pointe’s developer yesterday forecast the project will inject $100 million into the Bahamian economy when finished, with over 300 Bahamians employed since construction began.Daniel Liu, vice-president of developer China Construction America (CCA)
Farmers: 'We're not waiting for $60m to drop into lap'
FARMERS yesterday defended their request for $60 million in government assistance, saying: “We’re not lazy people waiting for money to drop into our lap”.Caron Shepherd, president of the Farmers United Association (FUA), the body that sought the now-
Minister: No decision yet on Bay Street height restrictions
A CABINET minister says no decision has been made on calls to revise downtown Nassau’s height/zoning restrictions, amid fears they are deterring investment to spark the city’s revival.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism, told Tribune Business in
'Banner year' forecast for real estate market
A local realtor is predicting “a banner year” for the Bahamian property market in 2018, due to growing millennial demand and improved investor confidence stemming from recent US tax cuts.Ryan Knowles, the HG Christie realtor who handled $28 million w
Eight-fold property tax hikes to 'kill' Exuma
Realtors yesterday warned that property tax valuations up to eight times’ greater than market value are threatening to “kill” Exuma’s growing second home economy.They revealed that “at least 50 per cent” of foreign homeowners on the island were unhap
NAD's rating upgrade a 'glimmer of change'
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the Nassau Airport Development Company’s (NAD) return to investment grade status as “a glimmer of change” in the Bahamas’ financial fortunes.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Busine
Minister: Bahamasair's Florida promo 'may be a bit misguided'
A CABINET Minister yesterday admitted that Bahamasair’s ‘shop in Florida’ discounts may have been “a little misguided” by ignoring the impact on Bahamian retail merchants.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and who has responsibility for the nati
Minister pledges 'no retreat' over breadbasket reforms
THE Minister of Health has pledged to stand firm on the proposed ‘breadbasket’ food reforms, ruling out a similar retreat to that made a year ago over “sugary sweet drinks”.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune Business that the Government
Southern island airlift partner now 'pending'
THE Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board (BOIPB) is eyeing an airline partner to address the “terrible” connectivity undermining tourism in the southern Bahamas, its director revealed yesterday.Kerry Fountain revealed to Tribune Business: “We do have a
