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Bahamas 'maximises' Customs duties yields
THE Bahamas is running out of additional revenue sources, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday, adding that he believed the country had achieved the "maximum" yield from Customs duties.
Credit bureau database has 50% of population
THE Bahamas’ first-ever credit bureau yesterday estimated it now has half the country’s population in its database with all commercial banks and credit unions supplying it with their clients’ files.
RACE BROADENS ITS HORIZONS
RACE BROADENS ITS HORIZONS By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MARATHON Bahamas 2012 attracted more than a thousand runners, including an increased participation from international marathon runners. Franklyn Wilson, chairman of Sunshine Insurance whic
Union fear over BTC downsizing
BTC unions yesterday protested further downsizing at the telecommunications company, namely the outsourcing of its call centre.
PM hails $250m hurricane hole
The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial’s $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the “world-class destination” of The Bahamas.
PM hails $250m hurricane hole
The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial's $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the "world-class destination" of The Bahamas.
BTC targeting a year-end Evolution
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said yesterday that its 4G network will be upgraded by year-end to facilitate its Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology platform, which will generate high-speed data on mobile phones and data terminals.
Cloud computing firm flies high in shipping, finance
A BAHAMAS-based cloud computing company has seen increased interest in its services from various sectors, telling Tribune Business that most firms would use the type of solutions it offered within two to three years.
Foundation will not end BTC support of community
FEARS that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company will slash its social contributions to the Bahamian public by virtue of the introduction of the BTC Foundation were laid to rest yesterday.
Chickcharney Relays hottest ticket in town next month
THE creators of the Chickcharney Challenge have designed a relay event like nothing ever seen in the Bahamas. The Chickcharney Relays will be the hottest ticket in town November 7th.
BTC slammed with $1.581m fine over network outage
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was last night hit with a $1.581 million fine for last March’s network outage, the sector regulator finding it did not take action to maintain a “functioning” communications system.
Third Bahamian contender declares cellular intent
A Bahamian-led company has become the third local player to announce its intentions to bid on the second cellular licence, the tender for which is set to be launched shortly.
URCA plans to study third mobile operator feasibility
The Bahamian electronic communications sector faces a comprehensive market review that could possibly pave the way for the introduction of a third mobile phone operator.
NATIONAL BOWLING CHAMPS: Driskell and Richard in the lead
WITH a blistering 1,314 (219 average) 6-game set, Richard “Richie” Pyfrom leads the men in the Bahamas Bowling Federation’s National Bowling Championships after the first night of competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Palace.
BTC sparks home phone promotion
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is hoping to give home phones a new lease of life with its ‘love your landline’ low price packages.
A Bahamian not living off others
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Crowdfunded restaurant eyes $2m 2023 top-line
A Bahamian restaurant entrepreneur yesterday said he ultimately plans to return 50 percent of profits to shareholders after his successful crowdfund raise paved the way to secure a second location and production/distribution centre.
Dry cleaning chain rethinks pre-pay
A Bahamian dry-cleaning chain said yesterday that sluggish sales had forced it to rethink its pre-pay policy, telling Tribune Business that it has to take back market share.
Three arrested after housebreaking incidents
THREE men were arrested in connection with two separate housebreaking incidents, one in New Providence, the other in Eleuthera, where stolen goods with a combined worth of $34,000 were recovered by police.
Short memories on gambling
What if we throw in the circle now Horse Racing and reIaunch Hobby Horse, firstly it was always a great attraction on Cable Beach for the hotels, secondly it employed a lot of people, full and half time, took a lot of young people off the street and few ended up in front of a Magistrate.