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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.

Realtors mixed on 2012 outlook

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net REALTORS yesterday gave mixed projections for the 2012 market outlook, some telling Tribune Business they expected the year to be "fairly active" while others suggested indicators p

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.

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.

AG GIVES TIMELINE ON INSOLVENCY REFORMS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net AMENDMENTS to the Bahamas' insolvency regime are expected to be implemmented in a month's time, Attorney General John Delaney said yesterday, adding that the amendments will allow f

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.

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'Internal brain drain'costs Bahamas $3.5bn

The Bahamas is losing nearly $3.5 billion to the “internal brain drain” caused by low worker productivity, a well-known eye doctor yesterday arguing this was having a greater economic impact than the loss of 61 per cent of tertiary-educated Bahamians to jobs abroad.

BTC TARGETS 70-75% LOCAL RETAIL OWNERS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamians, its chief executive telling Tribune

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia

Industrial system frustrates unions

THERE is “no question” that the present industrial relations system is set up to frustrate the Bahamian trade union movement, as one leader renewed his call for a united labour front.

Swain warns: 'We can't continue at this same pace'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GREATER efforts need to be made in attracting new businesses to Grand Bahama and reducing the cost of doing business to help boost its ailing economy, the island's chamber of commer

Swain warns: 'We can't continue at this same pace'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GREATER efforts need to be made in attracting new businesses to Grand Bahama and reducing the cost of doing business to help boost its ailing economy, the island's chamber of commer

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Bahamas could get marketplace again in 2013

By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas could play host to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Caribbean Marketplace summit again next year, the organisation's president, Josef Forstmayr told

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Call for orderly behaviour during elections

POLITICIANS have renewed calls for civil and orderly behaviour during elections after a supporter spit at the wife of a party leader.

KFC union concern on recognition precedent

KFC union concern on recognition precedent By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net KENTUCKY Fried Chicken's (Nassau) nine stores remained closed yesterday, although union executives told Tribune Business they had informe

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late'

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Many businesses adversely impacted by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project (NPIIP) yesterday said the Government's pledge to

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners

BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners Sub-Deck: * Eyeing 40-50 as owned and managed by Bahamians * Investing $8-$10m in retail roll-out that will add two-three outlets per month * Could have up to 65 locations File Pics of Geoff Houston, BTC By NATAR