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'Transformative' COVID leaves retailer targeting overseas expansions
A Bahamian retail entrepreneur says COVID-19’s “transformative” impact has spurred him to look at regional expansion with sales “30 percent off” as his businesses emerge from lockdown.Andrew Wilson, the Quality Business Centre (QBC) proprietor, told
Survival rate shock for kids cancers
THE Bahamas faces a massive uphill battle to improve survival rates for children with cancer and other auto-immune diseases.
Buyers fight for British Colonial
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that a buyer seeking to purchase the British Colonial Hilton was currently in its due diligence period, adding that a rival was “lurking in the background.
DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti
DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti
Grand Bahama's power costs 383% ahead of Florida
Grand Bahama-based businesses and households are paying 383 per cent more in energy costs than their Florida-based counterparts, a Freeport businessman yesterday telling Tribune Business this was the main reason for the island's 20 per cent-plus unemployment rate.
Gibson, Gray and Huskies top Roker and X-Men
ANOTHER matchup of Bahamian players in Canada’s U Sports basketball produced several career high performances and close finishes. Qyemah Gibson, Sebastian Gray and the St Mary’s Huskies defeated Azaro Roker and the St Francis Xavier X-Men in a home-
Govt targets ‘fiscal balance’ in 4 years
The Government believes it can “achieve a balanced Budget” within the next four years, its top finance official said yesterday, while warning this forecast could be undermined by unexpected events such as the $100 million in revenues lost to Hurricane Matthew.
Gov’t u-turn on Nassau solar bidding deadline
THE Government has performed a u-turn over the deadline by which all bids on the New Providence renewable energy and microgrid project must be received, it can be revealed.
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
'Many will die if we don't take this seriously'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands warned yesterday if the country does not take the COVID-19 threat seriously, “many of us will die,” adding health officials are not certain when the fast-spreading pandemic will end.
WSC Management Union 'clarifies statements' about low morale
THE WATER and Sewerage Management Union yesterday denied the characterization of low staff morale at the corporation and expressed support for the government’s mandate and its executive management.
One death and 35 cases over holiday
COVID-19 cases have continued to steadily trickle in each day with Ministry of Health officials recording 315 new cases this month.
RBDF promotions approved ‘soon’
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said promotions for the organisation should be approved soon.
Tourism ‘wrench’ fears over US govt closure
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced concerns that the partial US government shutdown may “throw a wrench” in expectations for a first quarter surge in stopover visitor arrivals.
Exuma resort hosts athlete fundraiser
Top Canadian athletes will celebrate the winter Olympics at Exuma’s Grand Isle Resort & Spa in a bid to raise money for their fellow sportsmen.
Gov’t to ‘clarify’ VAT communications
The Government has agreed to “clarify” Value-Added Tax (VAT) communications previously slammed as misleading by retailers, in a bid to avoid stoking tensions between the two sides and consumers.
VAT lift on power bill ‘insignificant’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government’s amendment to the Value Added Tax Bill to increase the VAT-free ceiling on Bahamas Power and Light bills from $300 to $400 is “insignificant”.
