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Radar woe spells 'possible disaster'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An "erratic" radar system at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is another ingredient for "possible disaster" in the aviation industry, the head of a Bahamian-owned airlin

Radar woe spells 'possible disaster'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An "erratic" radar system at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is another ingredient for "possible disaster" in the aviation industry, the head of a Bahamian-owned airlin

Radar woe spells 'possible disaster'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An "erratic" radar system at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is another ingredient for "possible disaster" in the aviation industry, the head of a Bahamian-owned airlin

NO TOURISM IMPACT FROM ATLANTIS FIGHT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE ongoing turmoil among Kerzner International's debt holders is unlikely to impact resort bookings and visitor perceptions of the Bahamas, according to tourism director-general Da

Union leader calls for Productivity Council

A leading trade unionist has called for the creation of a tripartite National Productivity Council, arguing that the Bahamian education was “designed for students to fail”.

Over 500 sign up for BEC relief plans

Over 500 sign up for BEC relief plans By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation's (BEC) executive chairman said yesterday it was too early to tell what impact the Government's assistance

GOV'T TARGETS RENEWABLE ENERGY FUNDING GROWTH

THE Government is seeking to establish new funding mechanisms as it expands its renewable energy infrastructure, the Minister of State for the Environment said recently. Speaking at the official launch of the solar water heater and solar photovoltaic (PV

BUSINESS FEARS OVER 1% NIB 'TAX' RATE RISE

By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Plans to increase National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rates by one percentage point to 10.8 per cent will likely pose a challenge for many Bahamian businesses still seeking

Ex-Burns House chief heads Sports Authority

Ex-Burns House chief heads Sports Authority By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas is set to capture a 'significant portion' of the multi-billion dollar global sports tourism industry with the opening of the

Bahamas must get balanced tourism

The Bahamas must ensure it strikes the right balance between its cruise and stop-over business, the FNM's deputy leader reiterating that it provide a competitive and unique product.

UNION 'VIGILANT' ON ATLANTIS JOBS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it continued to remain vigilant over the employment situation at Atlantis following Brookfield Asset Man

UNION 'VIGILANT' ON ATLANTIS JOBS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it continued to remain vigilant over the employment situation at Atlantis following Brookfield Asset Man

UNION 'VIGILANT' ON ATLANTIS JOBS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it continued to remain vigilant over the employment situation at Atlantis following Brookfield Asset Man

UNION 'VIGILANT' ON ATLANTIS JOBS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it continued to remain vigilant over the employment situation at Atlantis following Brookfield Asset Man

‘Great Bahamian story’ if Baha Mar opens quickly

The private sector remains “hopeful” that the Baha Mar development will open later this year, a Chamber executive said yesterday, adding that the $3.5 billion project will transform into a “great Bahamian story” if its current woes can be resolved quickly.

Market access, poaching threat to $70m exports

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas' $70 million per year spiny lobster (crawfish) exports are under pressure from market access and poaching issues, the Department of Marine Resources' director told Tribu

POMPEY PARK CONSTRUCTION PLANS 'MOVING FORWARD'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS are "moving forward" toward the construction of Pompey Park at the western end of Bay Street, said Nassau Tourism Development Board chairman Charles Klonaris. Describing the f

POMPEY PARK CONSTRUCTION PLANS 'MOVING FORWARD'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS are "moving forward" toward the construction of Pompey Park at the western end of Bay Street, said Nassau Tourism Development Board chairman Charles Klonaris. Describing the f

Two Bahamians finish KPMG 'FATCA adademy'

KPMG (Bahamas) has announced that two members of its staff have completed specialist training for the implementation of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Annie Chinafat, a principal in its audit practice, and Kendell Pierre, an associate directo

Two Bahamians finish KPMG 'FATCA adademy'

KPMG (Bahamas) has announced that two members of its staff have completed specialist training for the implementation of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Annie Chinafat, a principal in its audit practice, and Kendell Pierre, an associate directo