Tourism eyes weather boost for bookings already up 16%
BAHAMIAN tourism officials yesterday said the massive storm hitting the US east coast could further boost bookings that are already 16 per cent up on 2017.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, yesterday said bad weather in the Baha
Mall at Marathon in latest upgrade
THE Mall at Marathon yesterday announced that Phase Three of its construction upgrade will begin this month with renovations to the wing that extends from Centre Court to AID and Clarks.The area known as ‘The Strip Center’ – the outdoor wing that ext
Minister: 17 landfill bids will 'get the best result'
A Cabinet Minister yesterday asserted that the Government “will get the best result for the Bahamian people” after receiving 17 ‘expressions of interest’ (EoIs) for the New Providence landfill.Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment and housing
Gov't's $70m Aliv sell-off targeting end-April closing
THE $70 million sale of the Government’s majority shareholding in Aliv should be completed by end-April 2018, its advisers revealed yesterday.Gowon Bowe told Tribune Business that the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet members had now “satisfied thems
'Common sense prevails' over GB Power approval
INVESTMENT bankers yesterday hailed the Government’s approval of the Grand Bahama Power Company buy-out as “common sense prevailing” to the wider capital markets’ benefit.Anthony Ferguson, CFAL’s principal, told Tribune Business it was vital for this
Bahamian insurers fear NHI 'kop out'
BAHAMIAN insurers yesterday branded the Government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) legal opinion as “a kop out”, expressing fears it will be used as “cover” for reform inactivity.The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA), in a statement released yest
GB Power opponents say: 'We'll go to another level'
GB Power Company’s critics yesterday pledged “to take our opposition to another level”, arguing that Bahamian ownership of vital utility assets had gone “backwards”.Pastor Eddie Victor, head of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens (CCC) pressure group
ART OF GRAPHIX: Design creativity at the soul of Junkanoo
JUNKANOO ain’t no jokey ting! For I love all the distinctive commonality it possesses. The spirit and soul of Junkanoo encompasses every imaginable aspect of craftsmanship.While Junkanoo’a origins remain the subject of long and passionate debates, wh
Spending boost from cruise port upgrade
THE redevelopment of Nassau’s cruise port will provide deliver greater value that increases spending by cruise passengers, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s chairman said yesterday.Michael Maura, who is also Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) ch
Chamber chair calls on Gov't to execute
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday pressed the Government to “deliver” on its plans and objectives, stating: “We need to see some growth and jobs.”Michael Maura underscored the need for the private sector to continue to support the Minnis a
BTVI aviation 'partner' flew illegal charters
A one-time Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) aviation partner has been charged by the US authorities with operating an illegal charter service between this nation and Florida.Robert ‘Charles’ Brady, owner of Beach Aviation, who in 201
Japan mission to combat vehicle 'dumping ground'
A BAHAMIAN delegation is aiming to prevent this nation from becoming “a dumping ground” for poor-quality used cars through this weekend’s mission to Japan.The mixed public and private sector group, headed by Standards Bureau executives, will assess t
Bahamas warned: Prepare for Bitcoin 'game changer'
A prominent realtor yesterday warned the Bahamas to prepare for Bitcoin and other digital currencies, describing it as a potential “game changer” for conducting real estate deals.Mario Carey, principal of Better Homes and Gardens MCR Bahamas, told Tr
Gov't 'turning clock back 30 years' with GB Power approval
THE Government was last night accused of “turning the clock back 30 years on Bahamian ownership” after it decided not to block the $35 million GB Power buy-out.The Minnis administration, in a statement yesterday evening, said it had approved the mino
Pointe's developer pledges Bahamian labour compliance
THE Pointe’s developer yesterday promised to continue full compliance with its original Heads of Agreement (HOA) that requires 70 per cent Bahamian labour on the project’s construction.Gerhard Beukes, vice-president of China Construction America’s (C
