GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
PM: FIRE CREATES REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government "will move expeditiously" to restore the part of downtown that was ravaged by fire last Friday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham confirmed, saying the fire which destro
DOWNTOWN PLANS STRUCK BY BLAZE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS for Bay Street's redevelopment were dealt a major blow last Friday when fire ravaged the Pompey Museum, with Downtown Nassau Partnership (NTDB) co-chairman, Charles Klonaris,
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
PM: FIRE CREATES REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government "will move expeditiously" to restore the part of downtown that was ravaged by fire last Friday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham confirmed, saying the fire which destro
DOWNTOWN PLANS STRUCK BY BLAZE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS for Bay Street's redevelopment were dealt a major blow last Friday when fire ravaged the Pompey Museum, with Downtown Nassau Partnership (NTDB) co-chairman, Charles Klonaris,
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
PM: FIRE CREATES REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government "will move expeditiously" to restore the part of downtown that was ravaged by fire last Friday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham confirmed, saying the fire which destro
DOWNTOWN PLANS STRUCK BY BLAZE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS for Bay Street's redevelopment were dealt a major blow last Friday when fire ravaged the Pompey Museum, with Downtown Nassau Partnership (NTDB) co-chairman, Charles Klonaris,
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
BEC EYES 'BREAK EVEN' FOR 2011
By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) 2011 bottom line performance is expected to be closer to "break even" than original $5 million projections, due to Hurricane Irene, but w
PM: FIRE CREATES REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government "will move expeditiously" to restore the part of downtown that was ravaged by fire last Friday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham confirmed, saying the fire which destro
75 JOBS FROM DOCTORS' $1M WESTERN MOVE
By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DOCTORS Hospital plans to invest in excess of $1 million to re-open its Western Medical Plaza facility, its president telling Tribune Business yesterday that the move could ultimate
DOWNTOWN PLANS STRUCK BY BLAZE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net PLANS for Bay Street's redevelopment were dealt a major blow last Friday when fire ravaged the Pompey Museum, with Downtown Nassau Partnership (NTDB) co-chairman, Charles Klonaris,
GOV'T AWAITS KELLY PROPERTY PROPOSAL
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The government is awaiting a proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property in downtown Nassau after it was ravaged by fire in February 2011. Speaking at the 59th annual gener
STRAW VENDORS SUFFER LOSSES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors are estimating thousands of dollars in losses after an early Friday fire destroyed their stalls at the temporary facilities on Bay Street. The fire, which is believed
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantial
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation Sub-Deck: * Says that under Hawksbill Creek should not pay fees * 'No doubt' it can win case on merits By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessma
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners Sub-Deck: * Eyeing 40-50 as owned and managed by Bahamians * Investing $8-$10m in retail roll-out that will add two-three outlets per month * Could have up to 65 locations File Pics of Geoff Houston, BTC By NATAR
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantially in the coming days. The Christm
FIRM MULLS LEGAL FIGHT ON URCA LICENCE REVOCATION
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessman said yesterday he is considering whether to pursue legal action against the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) "as a matter of principle"
BTC TARGETS 70-75% LOCAL RETAIL OWNERS
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamians, its chief executive telling Tribune
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantially in the coming days. The Christm
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessman said yesterday he is considering whether to pursue legal action against the Utilities Regulation & Comp
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantially in the coming days. The Christm
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessman said yesterday he is considering whether to pursue legal action against the Utilities Regulation & Comp
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantially in the coming days. The Christm
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessman said yesterday he is considering whether to pursue legal action against the Utilities Regulation & Comp
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia
Retailers target 'exciting' Xmas
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN retailers told Tribune Business yesterday that they expect an 'exciting Christmas', with customer traffic expected to increase substantially in the coming days. The Christm
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation
Firm mulls legal fight on URCA licence revocation By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama businessman said yesterday he is considering whether to pursue legal action against the Utilities Regulation & Comp
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners
BTC targets 70-75% local retail owners By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) retail expansion is expected to generate significant entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamia
CUSTOMS DISPUTE IN 'COOLING-OFF'
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) is awaiting the certification of its strike vote, executive vice-president Sloane Smith recently told Tribune Busi
KFC INDUSTRIAL DEAL TALKS START
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net EXECUTIVES of the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) and KFC (Nassau) began negotiations on a new industrial agreement on Friday, with the union's vice-presid
'CONDITIONAL' WELFARE PAYMENTS BEING EYED
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government is assessing whether to make social security benefits and welfare payments conditional on behaviourby their recipients, Tribune Business has been told. Labour Ministe
GOV'T TARGETS RENEWABLE ENERGY FUNDING GROWTH
THE Government is seeking to establish new funding mechanisms as it expands its renewable energy infrastructure, the Minister of State for the Environment said recently. Speaking at the official launch of the solar water heater and solar photovoltaic (PV
'BUY BAHAMIAN' PRODUCES STRONG WHOLESALE RESPONSE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net AN "increasing number" of Bahamian wholesalers and retailers are purchasing local produce, according to Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) executives, who recent
DNA adviser pushes for tax, exchange reforms
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas should move towards changing its tax structure and explore an alternative system to exchange control, a well-known doctor and financial executive said yesterday. Dr Jona
Big Game afoot for Bimini
THE Big Game Club on Bimini yesterday said its re-opening had sparked a number of new tourism opportunities on the island. The resort is continuing to build its own tourism-focused base in 2012, promoting its traditional water sports activities, along wit
STRAW VENDORS SEE '200% SALES RISE' ON WHARF
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors said yesterday that their greater visibility along Prince George Wharf has increased sales volumes, with one vendor telling Tribune Business business was "200 per cent
Citibank confirms staff downsizing
CITIBANK (Bahamas) yesterday confirmed it had laid-off several employees, a bank executive telling Tribune Business it was part of its "ongoing efforts to control expenses". At least eight employees were reportedly laid-off, but Rose Ferguson, public affa
REGULATOR URGED TO NOTE BANK/CREDIT UNION SPLIT
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WITH the Central Bank moving towards bringing all Bahamian credit unions under its regulatory purview, a leading executive told Tribune Business yesterday it was important the regul
VISION SLIPPING 35% PTS BELOW LOAD EXPECTANCY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net VISION Airlines has "not been performing up to expectations", according to director-general of tourism, David Johnson, who told Tribune Business yesyterday that the airline's servic
INDUSTRIAL UNREST 'NOT MOTIVATED' BY GENERAL ELECTION
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE recent escalation in industrial unrest is in no way motivated by the upcoming general elections according to prominent labour attorney and leader, Obie Ferguson, who has several