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Worker productivity concerns businesses
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WORKER productivity is a growing concern for employers, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman telling Tribune Business yesterday this was vita
BAHAMASAIR TO SLASH GB AIR FARES BY 50%
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Bahamasair is expected to begin a full schedule service between Grand Bahama and five US cities in two-and-a-half weeks' time, the Ministry of Tourism's director-general yesterday s
SPONGE FISHING 'CAN RIVAL' LOBSTER
By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SPONGING could ultimately rival the multi-million dollar Bahamian lobster industry when revitalised, the Bahamas Commercial Fishermen's Alliance (BCFA) president said yesterday, tel
MSC deal to give Bahamian company ‘widest ever smile’
The Bahamian leaseholder of Ocean Cay will have “the biggest smiles ever” as a result of the deal that will see Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) take over the island for its $100 million cruise port.
FNM deputy queries quality of Baha Mar building materials
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday expressed concern over Baha Mar slamming China State Construction, the lead contractor for its $3.5 billion development, and questioned whether there were material quality issues as well.
Education reform first step in ‘skills gap’ fight
CURRICULUM reform in the school system should be the first step in tackling this nation’s ‘skills gap’, a veteran educator arguing that the education system must shift to a model that requires all students to meet a certain standard before they can obtain a high school diploma.
Employers identify dozens of new hires
THE Director of Labour yesterday hailed the success of his department’s latest job fair, with major New Providence employers having identified dozens of potential hires.
Union: City Markets behind over payroll
Union: City Markets behind over payroll By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE union representing City Markets workers has said it would welcome the sale of the struggling food store chain if it meant saving jobs, o
PM promises developers partnership on air access
Two government ministries will support Eleuthera resort developers to ensure there is sufficient air access to the island in accord with international standards, the Prime Minister has said.
Accountants facing US state challenges
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is in talks with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AISPA) to resolve challenges encountered by members in maintaining their US State Board memberships, its president said yesterday.
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs'
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MANY smaller Bahamian contractors are struggling to find work, with one telling Tribune Business yesterday they "can't even get crumbs
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs'
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MANY smaller Bahamian contractors are struggling to find work, with one telling Tribune Business yesterday they "can't even get crumbs
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs'
Smaller contractors 'struggle to get crumbs' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MANY smaller Bahamian contractors are struggling to find work, with one telling Tribune Business yesterday they "can't even get crumbs
FOOD SECURITY NEEDS 'SHIFT IN PERCEPTION'
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE needs to be a "shift in the perception" that the Bahamas cannot sustain itself, one produce executive telling Tribune Business: "We need to be able to feed ourselves at a basi
FOOD SECURITY NEEDS 'SHIFT IN PERCEPTION'
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE needs to be a "shift in the perception" that the Bahamas cannot sustain itself, one produce executive telling Tribune Business: "We need to be able to feed ourselves at a basi
Bahamas financial services set to feel BREXIT's impact
The UK's decision to leave the European Union (EU) could have a significant impact on the Bahamas' financial services industry, the Chamber of Commerce's chairman urging this nation to be an "interested observer" of what unfolds.
BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and
BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and
BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and
NO SHORT-TERM END TO WATER CORP SUBSIDIES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Water & Sewerage sCorporation (WSC) is purchasing more water today than ever before, according to minister of state for the environment, Phenton Neymour, who told Tribune Busine
