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BUILDING TALENT POOL OF LEADERS

By Ian Ferguson For some time there has been a great debate to determine whether leaders are born or made. Some argue that we have all been touched with some innate ability to lead. Others still purport that leadership is a skill acquired by the delibera

How to ensure you're not among the 1,700

By Ian Ferguson Knowledge is power. For the small and medium-sized business, this statement proves true every time. Having information about your business, customers, the economy and your competitors is crucial to your success and growth. Perhaps in the

Crossing the generation gap

By Ian Ferguson Much has been said and written on the differences between the four generations present in today's workforce. A number of titles have been given to them, but for the purpose of this discourse, we will refer to them as Traditionalist, Baby

Crossing the generation gap

By Ian Ferguson Much has been said and written on the differences between the four generations present in today's workforce. A number of titles have been given to them, but for the purpose of this discourse, we will refer to them as Traditionalist, Baby

Crossing the generation gap

By Ian Ferguson Much has been said and written on the differences between the four generations present in today's workforce. A number of titles have been given to them, but for the purpose of this discourse, we will refer to them as Traditionalist, Baby

Bank warns on provisions rise

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bank of the Bahamas International has warned investors it may have to increase loan loss provisions further during its financial year's second half, its managing director telling Tribune Business it was "grappling

Bank warns on provisions rise

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bank of the Bahamas International has warned investors it may have to increase loan loss provisions further during its financial year's second half, its managing director telling Tribune Business it was "grappling

Bahamas faces more financial consolidation

Bahamas faces more financial consolidation By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor With 40 per cent of Swiss private banks eyeing foreign acquisition targets, a leading accountant yesterday predicted further consolidation in the Bahamian financial serv

IMF slashes Bahamas 2016 growth to 1.5%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its 2016 growth forecast for the Bahamas by a further 0.7 percentage points to just 1.5 per cent, due to the Baha Mar impasse.

Property Fund ‘gap’ as PwC to vacate Providence House

THE BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund is preparing for temporary vacancy at its last fully-occupied property, following a $2.206 million third quarter hit caused by a timing adjustment.

BTC owner dismisses Cable’s mobile threat

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling owner yesterday dismissed the competitive threat Cable Bahamas will pose if it wins the second cellular licence, saying it was “not a big player” when compared to the likes of Digicel.

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

NAVIGATING YOUR SHIP BACK TO SHORE

By Ian Ferguson Our final chapter in this leadership series focuses the attention of the leader on his behaviour during turbulent times. Leaders face many challenges. As you read this article, I am certain your mind will circle the many institutional, fi

What employers look for in their workers

What employers look for in their workers By Ian Ferguson In a few months our seniors will be leaving high school, with many of them seeking employment in our already-saturated job market. The question is: "Will many of them be equipped with the competen

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COMMUNICATIONS REVENUES FALL 7%

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian communications industry's total revenues decreased by 7 per cent year-over-year in 2010, falling from $460 million to $428 million, as the sector's regulator pledged to introduce "universal service ob

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‘The s*** has hit the fan’

The Bahamian economy is paying the price for the Government’s “financial disasters” in attempting to run businesses, a leading executive blasting yesterday: “The s* has hit the fan.”

Web shop owner in $27m bank rescue

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamas-based web shop boss, Craig Flowers, along with BISX-listed Bank of the Bahamas International, were both separately approached to rescue a bust Turks & Caicos bank that required a $27 million injection to r