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80% conch drop threatens lives of 9,000 fishermen
THE livelihoods of more than 9,000 Bahamian fishermen and their families are under threat from the 80 per cent conch population decline since the 1980s, it has been revealed.An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report, accompanying a $500,000 pro
UB Mingoes men’s basketball team opens the season with losses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois – The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team lost both games at the Governors State University Jaguars Tip-Off Classic over the weekend.
Abaco resorts in up to 80% rebound despite difficulties
Abaco resorts yesterday said business has rebounded to almost 80 percent of pre-COVID levels as they bid to overcome staffing, housing and utilities woes created by Dorian and the pandemic.
Fund's 'flagship' targets 10% pts occupancy growth
The Bahamas Property Fund is targeting a 10 percentage point increase in occupancy rates at its flagship downtown Nassau building to 80 per cent by year-end, having successfully leased “a couple thousand square feet” for 2013 to-date.
Atlantis to add 192 jobs 'within a week'
Atlantis is adding 192 new jobs “within a week” through the opening of Olives Restaurant and expanded high-end casino lounge, its top executive yesterday disclosing the resort was eyeing July-August occupancies in the mid-high 80 per cent range.
West Grand Bahama and Bimini By-Election Advanced Poll sees 95 percent turnout
THE advanced poll in Bimini had a 95 per cent turnout rate, according to administrator Eva Kay Arthur, the assistant returning officer overseeing the process on that island.
Wiltjer leads Bulldogs to 80-64 win over Huskies in opener
THE opening session of the fifth annual Battle 4 Atlantis saw the favourites easily advance to the winner’s circle in a pair of dominating performances in the Atlantis resort’s Imperial Arena.
PM ‘desperate’ for NHI to mark his legacy
A NOTED surgeon has insisted that Prime Minister Perry Christie is desperate to create and leave behind a legacy when he took over leadership of the committee appointed to plan and execute the implementation of National Health Insurance in January 2016.
Sarkis hit with $300k legal bill
Attorneys representing creditors of the sole Baha Mar company still in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection are demanding that Sarkis Izmirlian pay them almost $300,000 to cover their legal fees and expenses.
Laundry provider closes without $1M Baha Mar payment
Baha Mar has warned its laundry services provider is likely to be forced out of business if the resort developer is unable to quickly pay a $1 million debt, an event that would be “catastrophic” for its Melia Nassau Beach property.
Contractor: BAMSI work 80% complete
A CONTRACTOR for the government’s new agriculture and marine science school yesterday fired back at criticism over the institute’s construction schedule.
'Customs chaos' fear on 855 duty changes
The Government was yesterday urged to give businesses more lead time to implement major system changes, a top private sector executive saying there was “no need” to wait until December 30 to issue changed Customs duty rates and codes.
Jones and Sun pull off 84-80 upset over defending champion Lynx
JONQUEL Jones and her Connecticut Sun returned from the league-wide Olympic break, continuing the momentum they gathered in late July.
DEREK SMITH: Balancing the risks of working at home
There is no doubt that remote working will continue to grow. With remote work becoming a significant business practice, it has quickly risen to the top of many executives’ agendas and become a vital component of talent attraction, employee retention and staff satisfaction. According to Deloitte & Touche’s Global Remote Work Survey, “over 80 percent of organisations have implemented some form of remote work policy”.
LOC CEO: Final CARIFTA test event a success
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) hosted this past weekend’s combined CARIFTA trials and Nationals with it being the final test event ahead of the 50th CARIFTA Games.
IAN FERGUSON: The human touch in small business
More than 80 percent of Bahamian businesses do not have the benefit of on-staff human resources professionals. Literally thousands of Bahamians are operating without a buffer between them and management.
80 Haitian migrants held after vessel intercepted
EIGHTY Haitian migrants were apprehended when their vessel was intercepted in the Ragged Island chain on Sunday. Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said the group will be taken to Nassau.
Jones, Sun force decisive Game 5
UNCASVILLE, Conn (AP) — DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Chicago Sky 104-80 last night and force a decisive Game 5 in their WNBA semi-final series.
GB Power, PHA seek financing millions
The Bahamian capital markets are gearing up for a busy fall/winter season, Tribune Business has been informed, with both the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and Grand Bahama Power Company seeking multi-million dollar financings.
Minnis attacks urban renewal
URBAN Renewal under the PLP has become nothing more than a scheme for turning trained police officers into delivery boys, opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis charged yesterday.
