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New route for horses?

IN view of the recent death of a surrey horse, the Nassau Tourism and Development Board is proposing entirely new stipulations and provisions for the popular downtown Nassau attraction – including moving the route the horses take.

BTC deal 'way beyond' 129% dividend growth

The “national interest” means the Government has no reason to leave the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) alone, despite its projections of a 129 per cent increase in the dividends it will earn from the carrier.

Overstating the deal with BTC

I have just received the document issued by Franklyn Wilson, Chairman of the BTC Negotiating Committee, giving questions and answers about the new “Majority Bahamian Owned” BTC.

Rival operators 'clamouring' for Baha Mar chance

A key Cabinet minister said yesterday that Morgans Hotel Group’s move to terminate its management agreement with Baha Mar was not “overly concerning”, suggesting that other brands would be “clamouring” to get on-board with the $2.6 billion development.

MP fears Baha Mar impact on sovereign rating

An Opposition MP yesterday warned that the Bahamas’ sovereign creditworthiness could be “very negatively” impacted if the $3.5 billion Baha Mar project fails to open within the next three to six months.

Auditor warns of ‘breeding ground of improprieties’

THE Auditor General has warned of an “alarming amount of alleged theft” at the Post Office, with at least one of its practices branded “a breeding ground for improprieties”.

Baha Mar buyer 'not yet known'

PRIME Minister Perry Christie hinted yesterday that the government does not yet know who the prospective buyer for the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort is.

NewCo2015 seeks 25% higher charges for call termination

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has begun battle with its new mobile rival more than a month before the latter launches, with the two differing sharply over its initial termination rates.

BTC revenues up 6% as subscribers decline

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) revenues increased by 6 percent year-over-year for the 2022 first quarter as the carrier continued its steady recovery from the lows caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Union leaders ‘unaware’ of BTC family island sick-out

TRADE union leaders yesterday denied knowledge of a sick-out that resulted in the closure of most of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) self-owned Out Island retail stores.

E-commerce firm targets 200-250k clients in a year

A BAHAMIAN E-Commerce company is aiming to attract 200,000-250,000 persons to its electronic and mobile commerce market within the next 12 months, a company executive said yesterday, telling Tribune Business it would have 25 retail outlets by the end of May 2012 part of its phased roll-out.

Franklyn Wilson understood the signs

Franklyn Wilson understood the signs WE SUGGEST that PLP candidates who are trying to hoodwink Bahamian voters into believing that the downturn in the Bahamas' economy is either due to -- or has been made worse by -- the Ingraham government's "stopping, re

BTC hits 'red line' on client, value erosion

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the company has reached “the red line” on mobile subscriber loss and value, and is readying the fight back.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair told Tribune Business that BTC must “reorient” it

Capital-raising comes Aliv for new operator

The Bahamas’ new mobile operator yesterday confirmed to Tribune Business it was taking “market soundings” on a potential $30 million bond issue that could be placed by March.

BTC cuts 'top heavy' senior management

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has slashed its “top heavy” executive management by releasing three vice-president-level executives, a union leader told Tribune Business.Bernard Evans, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union

Mobile data usage up 30% pts in 2017

Mobile broadband penetration jumped by 30 percentage points inside one year, it was revealed yesterday, with four out of every five Bahamians using the product by year-end 2017.The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), unveiling its

Ministry’s Kravitz campaign avoids ‘irreparable harm’

The Ministry of Tourism’s Lenny Kravitz-led marketing campaign has escaped “irreparable harm” after a US court barred disclosure of its commercial terms to a former Bahamian beauty queen.

BTC's parent 'confident' on 2020 revival

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate owner yesterday voiced optimism its mobile business will deliver an “improved performance” heading into 2020 despite further subscriber losses.Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s chief executive

A slice of luxury and heritage to take home

Catherine Gagnon is on a mission to beautify homes of Bahamians with luxurious locally made décor pieces.

UNDER ARREST: Reckley flown to Nassau by Anti Corruption Unit

THE expected arraignment of a former Urban Renewal official and three others did not go on as planned yesterday in Magistrate’s Court after the prosecution failed to present the court with a completed docket.

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