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FIELDS NAMED AS TOP INSURANCE REGULATOR
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Former ColinaImperial executive Michele Fields has been appointed as the Bahamas' chief insurance regulator, Tribune Business can reveal, the Government believing her industry background will allow enhanced superv
Hitting IMF target like 'defeating Usain Bolt'
The Bahamas needs an “extraordinary economic shot in the arm” to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) targets, an ex-finance minister said yesterday, as hitting them would be comparable to “beating Usain Bolt”.James Smith, also an ex-Central
'Banking desert' fears following Scotia pull-out
Long Island's MP yesterday voiced fears his constituency will become "a banking desert" after Scotiabank unveiled plans to withdraw from four Family Islands with a series of branch closures.
Turning up the Heat on the Raptors
MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James wants some rest. He also wants to play. For now, the desire to play seems to be stronger. And his MVP candidacy may be a beneficiary of that decision. James scored 28 points before taking the fourth quarter off, Mike Miller added
SANDALS SAYS $84-$85M SPENT ON EMERALD BAY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS has invested between $84-85 million in its Emerald Bay property on Exuma to date, its chairman telling Tribune Business the resort's occupancy levels were in the 70 per cent
SANDALS SAYS $84-$85M SPENT ON EMERALD BAY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS has invested between $84-85 million in its Emerald Bay property on Exuma to date, its chairman telling Tribune Business the resort's occupancy levels were in the 70 per cent
Tourist shoppers: VAT refund to fall to 85%
Visiting duty-free shoppers will be refunded 85 per cent of their Value-Added Tax (VAT) payments from July 1 this year, when the Government’s private sector contractor takes over management of the process.
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: One new case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there is one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
Sarkis fears Baha Mar ‘undervalued’ in sale
Representatives for Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday expressed concern that Baha Mar’s receivers were under such pressure that they might “undervalue” the project in any sale, and “abandon” potential assets.
Minister Bowleg: ‘There were tears of joy to see this come to a reality’
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he was pleased with what he saw from the men’s national basketball team in La Banda, Argentina.
A new home at last
A YEAR after losing everything to Hurricane Dorian, Abaco resident Bernice Brown can now live comfortably in her new home thanks to Good Samaritans.
Jonquel Jones scores season high 16 points in loss to Mercury
THE Connecticut Sun front office decided to alter its roster after a disappointing start to the season and the recent move has already paid dividends for Jonquel Jones.
Fishermen optimistic on 5m pounds crawfish goal
The Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) president yesterday said he was optimistic that the customary target of five million pounds of crawfish would be hit this season, telling Tribune Business there was no trickle down effect for Bahamian fishermen as exporters were securing the lion’s share of revenues.
Crawfish season off to slow start
THE crawfish season appears to have gotten off to a slower start that usual in terms of yield, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance president said yesterday, although it was still too early to call the the season a bust.
EDITORIAL: A light at the end of the tunnel
FOR too long, we have been speaking of the problems facing The Bahamas because of the economy – but a ray of sunlight may have just pierced the gloom.
Asue Draw & Spin opts not to renew provisional licence
ASUE Draw & Spin, one of the eight web shop companies granted a provisional licence to operate in the country last year, has opted not to renew its provisional licence, effectively exiting from the sector, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe confirmed yesterday.
STATESIDE: Watching the election
FOR months, headlines have screamed out warnings that the future of American democracy was at stake in Tuesday’s elections.
Dan Marino and Friends Weekend all set for May 25
THE Bahamas and the Miami Dolphins continue to develop their mutually beneficial relationship with another edition of the Dan Marino and Friends Weekend.
BeBe Winans PLP? For Real, Though?
EDITOR, The Tribune. Initially I did not intend to write a commentary on the weekend's events over at Atlantis, but since persons have asked: I have said in past op-eds and it bears repeating – national events should always be apolitical, meaning no political party should at any time be the focal point or muse for such events.
DNP: Safety a critical component of Downtown revitalisation
THE managing director of the Downtown Nassau Partnership, Ed Fields, called on the private sector to get behind the police in their efforts to clean up the Bay Street area.
