Natario McKenzie

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

AUTO PARTS FIRM EYES $1.2M FREEPORT MOVE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net AN Abaco businessman yesterday revealed he plans to invest between $1-$1.2 million in expanding his auto parts business to Freeport, telling Tribune Business it would become the dis

FOOD SECURITY NEEDS 'SHIFT IN PERCEPTION'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE needs to be a "shift in the perception" that the Bahamas cannot sustain itself, one produce executive telling Tribune Business: "We need to be able to feed ourselves at a basi

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

1,000-seat Nassau boost from Delta

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DELTA AIRLINES is projecting load factors of between 80 to 85 per cent for its reinstated non-stop service between Nassau and New York's LaGuardia airport, airline executives tellin

NO 'PRESSING NEED' FOR FURTHER AIRLIFT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE is no "pressing need" for new airlift to the Bahamas in the next three to six months, according to tourism director-general David Johnson, who told Tribune Business that capac

INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust

1,000-seat Nassau boost from Delta

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DELTA AIRLINES is projecting load factors of between 80 to 85 per cent for its reinstated non-stop service between Nassau and New York's LaGuardia airport, airline executives tellin

NO 'PRESSING NEED' FOR FURTHER AIRLIFT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE is no "pressing need" for new airlift to the Bahamas in the next three to six months, according to tourism director-general David Johnson, who told Tribune Business that capac

INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust

1,000-seat Nassau boost from Delta

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DELTA AIRLINES is projecting load factors of between 80 to 85 per cent for its reinstated non-stop service between Nassau and New York's LaGuardia airport, airline executives tellin

NO 'PRESSING NEED' FOR FURTHER AIRLIFT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE is no "pressing need" for new airlift to the Bahamas in the next three to six months, according to tourism director-general David Johnson, who told Tribune Business that capac

INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust

NO 'PRESSING NEED' FOR FURTHER AIRLIFT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE is no "pressing need" for new airlift to the Bahamas in the next three to six months, according to tourism director-general David Johnson, who told Tribune Business that capac

INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust

1,000-seat Nassau boost from Delta

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DELTA AIRLINES is projecting load factors of between 80 to 85 per cent for its reinstated non-stop service between Nassau and New York's LaGuardia airport, airline executives tellin

NO 'PRESSING NEED' FOR FURTHER AIRLIFT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE is no "pressing need" for new airlift to the Bahamas in the next three to six months, according to tourism director-general David Johnson, who told Tribune Business that capac

INVESTMENTS TO BENEFIT ABACO

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ABACO'S tourism sector should benefit immensely from investments in its airport and medical facilities, one local businessman believes, adding that the island's second home indust

Water Corp's threat to roads contractor

Water Corp's threat to roads contractor By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) had threatened to remove Jose Cartellones Construcciones Civiles Company (JCCC), the main contracto

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late'

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Many businesses adversely impacted by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project (NPIIP) yesterday said the Government's pledge to

PM pledges road project reviews

PM pledges road project reviews By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday that an independent review would be undertaken of the government's administration of the New Providenc

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

Quiznos opening creates 15 jobs

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net QUIZNOS Subs (Bahamas) has re-established its presence on Paradise Island through a Marina Village outlet, a move that will provide employment for 15 persons, Tribune Business was t

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

Quiznos opening creates 15 jobs

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net QUIZNOS Subs (Bahamas) has re-established its presence on Paradise Island through a Marina Village outlet, a move that will provide employment for 15 persons, Tribune Business was t

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

Quiznos opening creates 15 jobs

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net QUIZNOS Subs (Bahamas) has re-established its presence on Paradise Island through a Marina Village outlet, a move that will provide employment for 15 persons, Tribune Business was t