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Union shows ‘Job’s patience’ with BTC

Executives at the trade union representing the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff yesterday said they had displayed “Job’s patience”, accusing management of stalling negotiations on a new industrial agreement.

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.

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

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation

Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation Sub-Deck: * Says that under Hawksbill Creek should not pay fees * 'No doubt' it can win case on merits By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessma

REGULATOR URGED TO NOTE BANK/CREDIT UNION SPLIT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WITH the Central Bank moving towards bringing all Bahamian credit unions under its regulatory purview, a leading executive told Tribune Business yesterday it was important the regul

$25M PROJECT FIGHTING SALES 'SLUMP OFF'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE lead developer of Lyford Hills told Tribune Business yesterday that sales of the 126 Phase I lots had "slumped" during the 2011 second half despite a promising start, with some

MINISTER CERTIFIES TWO STRIKE VOTES

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The union representing Customs and Immigration officers yesterday called for a sincere attempt on the part of the Government to resolve their outstanding issues, with Labour Ministe

$10m Port IPO oversubscribed before public sector advance

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE $10 million Arawak Cay Port Development (APD) initial public offering (IPO) was already oversubscribed prior to the Government offering an interest-free salary advance for civil

STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND

By Ian Ferguson BAHAMIANS love brands! We are without question a society of individuals who are loyal to certain trademarks and skeptical of the newcomers trying to make their mark. The small and medium-sized company is already challenged with limited r

Deveaux says family island report findings 'forwarded to police'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MINISTER of the Environment Earl Deveaux said yesterday the findings of a report by two engineering firms which revealed overpayment to contractors hired to develop landfills on sev

STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND

By Ian Ferguson BAHAMIANS love brands! We are without question a society of individuals who are loyal to certain trademarks and skeptical of the newcomers trying to make their mark. The small and medium-sized company is already challenged with limited r

STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND

By Ian Ferguson BAHAMIANS love brands! We are without question a society of individuals who are loyal to certain trademarks and skeptical of the newcomers trying to make their mark. The small and medium-sized company is already challenged with limited r

Deveaux says family island report findings 'forwarded to police'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MINISTER of the Environment Earl Deveaux said yesterday the findings of a report by two engineering firms which revealed overpayment to contractors hired to develop landfills on sev

4% growth sees Out Island air visitors recover

4% growth sees Out Island air visitors recover By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net FAMILY Island air arrivals recovered to grow year-over-year by 4 per cent in December 2011, according to a report by the Ministry of

10% APD GUARANTEE BRANDED 'FAIR RETURN'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Port Development Company's (APD) guaranteed 10 per cent internal rate of return (IRR) could ultimately mean lower costs for consumers if shipping volumes pick up as a res

10% APD GUARANTEE BRANDED 'FAIR RETURN'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Port Development Company's (APD) guaranteed 10 per cent internal rate of return (IRR) could ultimately mean lower costs for consumers if shipping volumes pick up as a res

10% APD GUARANTEE BRANDED 'FAIR RETURN'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Port Development Company's (APD) guaranteed 10 per cent internal rate of return (IRR) could ultimately mean lower costs for consumers if shipping volumes pick up as a res

Rolle: Bahamian unemployment rate 'not out of the doldrums yet'

Rolle: Bahamian unemployment rate 'not out of the doldrums yet' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamian unemployment rate now at 15.9 per cent is a clear indication that the economy has "not turned out of th