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'Aggressive' insurer targets the Bahamas
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An "aggressive" St Maarten-headquartered underwriter has caused a stir in the Bahamian general insurance market after obtaining regulatory approval to write business in this nation, Tribune Business can reveal, a
Sky mulls US pull back after 15-20% loads
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Sky Bahamas is "reviewing daily" whether it will reduce its US flight schedule or withdraw from that market completely, its president telling Tribune Business yesterday that load factors on some flights were down
HUTCHISON CHIEF: GRAND LUCAYAN IN 'PERILOUS POSITION'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor All Grand Bahamians need to realise the Grand Lucayan resort is in a "perilous position", a senior Hutchison Whampoa executive told Tribune Business yesterday, adding that the Hong Kong-based conglomerate was "fra
HUTCHISON CHIEF: GRAND LUCAYAN IN 'PERILOUS POSITION'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor All Grand Bahamians need to realise the Grand Lucayan resort is in a "perilous position", a senior Hutchison Whampoa executive told Tribune Business yesterday, adding that the Hong Kong-based conglomerate was "fra
NAD READIES FOR 10,000 PASSENGER EASTER PERIOD
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is gearing up for an Easter weekend when it is likely to process up to 10,000 passengers, this week marking five years since it took over day-to-day operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA
NAD READIES FOR 10,000 PASSENGER EASTER PERIOD
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is gearing up for an Easter weekend when it is likely to process up to 10,000 passengers, this week marking five years since it took over day-to-day operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA
Bank hosts car show
Bank hosts car show Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) Grand Bahama branch hosted its 'March Madness' car show last weekend at its premises in downtown Freeport. "We invited all persons interested in purchasing a new vehicle to take advantage of RBC's on-the-
Royal Bank takes top wealth management honours in Caribbean
Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) regional wealth management arm has been recognised for providing the best private banking services in the Caribbean by Euromoney, a global banking publication. RBC, which markets itself as the sixth largest wealth manager in t
Insurers blast NHI consulting 'facade'
The Bahamas Insurance Association's (BIA) chairman yesterday said the industry remains "vehemently opposed" to the Government's 'public insurer', and slammed its National Health Insurance (NHI) consultation process as "a facade".
Litigation concern on Baha Mar delays
Fears were mounting yesterday that the continued delays to Baha Mar’s opening could spark litigation between the parties involved, a Caribbean tourism expert warning they had “better get their act together” to avoid lasting damage to the project and the Bahamas.
‘Lessons must be learnt’ from Baha Mar’s chinese woe
Lessons must be learned from Baha Mar’s construction woes to ensure other Chinese-led investment projects avoid similar delays, a leading contractor yesterday noting the same company is poised to begin the British Colonial Hilton’s $200 million redevelopment.
Central Bank gives Govt ‘an uppercut’
The Central Bank of the Bahamas yesterday delivered “an uppercut” to the Government’s fiscal projections, urging it to rein in spending amid a $266 million deficit for the first 10 months of the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
$225m World Mart principals 'very encouraged' over Chinese meetings
ONCE of the principals behind the proposed $225 million trade market proposed for Freeport yesterday told Tribune Business they were "very encouraged" by the outcome of meetings with China-based strategic partners, and hoped to engage the new PLP government over a Heads of Agreement for the project shortly.
AML chair: City Markets deal 'kept changing'
AML Foods chairman yesterday said its efforts to acquire City Markets' remaining business fell apart because the latter's principal, Mark Finlayson, "kept changing the terms of the deal" on a daily basis, and had nothing to do with the BISX-listed food retail group refusing to take on the chain's staff.
BROKERS LOSE 'TONNES OF BUSINESS' OVER SCOTIA GROUP POLICY
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian insurance brokers have "lost tonnes of business" to Scotiabank (Bahamas) group homeowners insurance programme, a former Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) president yesterday saying both parties
BROKERS LOSE 'TONNES OF BUSINESS' OVER SCOTIA GROUP POLICY
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian insurance brokers have "lost tonnes of business" to Scotiabank (Bahamas) group homeowners insurance programme, a former Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) president yesterday saying both parties
BROKERS LOSE 'TONNES OF BUSINESS' OVER SCOTIA GROUP POLICY
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bahamian insurance brokers have "lost tonnes of business" to Scotiabank (Bahamas) group homeowners insurance programme, a former Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) president yesterday saying both parties
BEC partner targets eco-industrial park
BEC partner targets eco-industrial park By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor BEC's ocean thermal energy partner yesterday revealed it plans to develop an eco-industrial park in the Bahamas, leveraging its project into technology and export spin-offs
BEC partner targets eco-industrial park
BEC partner targets eco-industrial park By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor BEC's ocean thermal energy partner yesterday revealed it plans to develop an eco-industrial park in the Bahamas, leveraging its project into technology and export spin-offs
AG: We’ll deal with ‘major slippage’ in anti-launder regime
THE Attorney General yesterday pledged to address the Bahamas’ “significant slippage” in the battle against financial crime through roll-out of its National Risk framework before year-end.
