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INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust
INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust
INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust
INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust
Excise Tax snafu stymies start-up's 60 hires plan
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up said yesterday it would pursue legal action as a “last resort” if it is unable to obtain an Excise Tax exemption on domestic sales, adding that its business model had been thrown “totally out of whack”.
Long Island is ‘like nation’s step child’
Long Island feels “like the step child of the Bahamas”, its Chamber of Commerce president yesterday warning an absence of growth and infrastructure is forcing businesses to close down.
Gov’t to tackle mail boat concerns ‘in earnest’
A CABINET minister yesterday said he has committed to a “sit down” with mail boat operators after Christmas to address “in earnest” industry concerns.
BAIN CALLS COMPUTER SCIENCE A 'VITAL DISCIPLINE'
FORENSIC accountant John Bain is calling for computer science to be added to the school curriculum, calling it a 'vital discipline'. Bain, the managing director of John S Bain Chartered Forensic and E-learning specialist, said: "The study of Computer Sci
'Seven digit' Atlantisinvestment delayed bygaming reform wait
Atlantis’s top executive yesterday said its planned multi-million dollar, “seven digit” investment in private gaming rooms was being delayed by the wait for casino gaming reforms to be passed.
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.
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.
$64M INVESTED IN PORT TO-DATE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE ARAWAK Cay Port Development Company said yesterday $64 million has so far been spent for the port's construction and that of the inland break-bulk facility at Gladstone Road, it
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.
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
