Friday, February 3, 2012
 

Business


25 new businesses soon to open in GB
The participants of the Jump Start Program were encouraged to make full use of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, by president John Swain at the recent launch of the program in Grand Bahama.  Full Story

SkyVantage appoints Romer as vice president
"Kenneth brings a record of performance and service to his new role," said Robin. "I'm confident his strong industry knowledge, terrific aviation relationships and reputation for sales leadership will help him drive market share growth and enhanced customer satisfaction results throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean region and beyond."  Full Story

Balèaria Bahamas Express making improvements to better service in Grand Bahama
The Balèaria Bahamas Express says they have increased the number of bins being offered on their ferry rides between Freeport to Fort Lauderdale.  Full Story

A solution for 'rouge operators' at Dolphin Experience?
The problem of some water sports operators offering the Dolphin Experience as part of their offerings still persists, but the Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) which owns the attraction says they have come up with a makeshift solution.  Full Story

Credit Suisse 'malicious' in takeover of Ginn Sur Mer
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Old Bahama Bay pulls trigger on 'disheartening' lay-offs
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Japanese grant to double property tax revenue
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Sokoloff: Crime level a concern for tourism
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Court document: Atlantis held on to the very end
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Productivity survey being carried out throughout The Bahamas
Does The Bahamas have a serious skills shortage?  Full Story

Pineridge Small Business Empowerment Workshop
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Private jet business still flying high
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Another financial scam on the rise?
For years now people have been warned about the various types of financial scams going on, especially over the internet.  Full Story

Bahamas Express launches new low rate offer
Making amends and attempting to increase passengers Grand Bahama's fast ferry, Bahamas Express, launched a new low rate beginning this week.  Full Story

A closed City Markets at Seahorse Plaza
Courtesty of The Bahamas Weekly News Team  Full Story

$15m IDB loan to revamp welfare system
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Pawnbroker business law passed
Much to the delight of a local businessman, the Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Bill, 2011 has been passed.  Full Story

Presto Recycling back in business operating from a bigger facility
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Bahamian resident looking to sue investment giant, Merrill Lynch
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Barefoot Bandit' gets seven years for crime spree
In a statement provided to Judge Vickie Churchill, he said his childhood was one he wouldn't wish on his "darkest enemies."  Full Story

Gov't sign loan for Water and Sewerage
On Friday, The Bahamas Government signed a guarantee for a loan to the Water and Sewerage Corporation, and a loan to the Government to upgrade and reform aviation in The Bahamas.  Full Story

RBC long lines, ATM down
Customers at the Royal Bank of Canada are seeming to have a problem with very long lines on Fridays.  Full Story

Oil prices have further to fall, says global economist
The price of gas was predicted, early this year, to be around $6 a gallon in The Bahamas but as fate would have it, this was not the case and as a matter of fact a visit to the pumps this week showed a drop from $5.14 to $4.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.  Full Story

21st Annual Bahamas Business Outlook speakers announced
"Once again, BBO has organized an impressive and dynamic lineup of speakers, from legal and finance experts, to musicians, to insurance and government personnel. "says Joan Albury, The Counsellors Limited president, and BBO chief organizer.   Full Story

GBPA to host tourism opportunity, awareness and training seminar with stakeholder partners
In a recent press release, president of the GBPA Ian Rolle said that an increase is expected in cruise ship calls for 2012 and that Grand Bahama has some work to do in order to boost its tourism product ratings.   Full Story

New Churchill Square creates opportunities for entrepreneurs
A recent public notice by GBPA's Business Development Department, invited local artisans interested in obtaining one of four kiosks planned for phase one, in the Churchill Square, to submit proposals effectively supporting their business idea for review.  Full Story

Even greater range of products from RBC are on the way
As the global economy improves, Grand Bahama is well positioned for success and RBC wishes to be part of that success, said David Hackett, Regional President of RBC Business Banking in the Caribbean Region.  Full Story

Bank promises to weather storm with GB
"I would like to announce this evening that I will be more closely involved in our Grand Bahama operations and the RBC Royal Bank Branch, here, will report directly to me," said Nat Beneby, president and country head for The Bahamas.  Full Story

$1.5 billion development rejected
In an interview with the press after acknowledging being axed from the Cabinet of The Bahamas, Member of Parliament for High Rock, Kenneth Russell told the story of an investment that promised a lot for Grand Bahama that was denied.  Full Story

Delegates arrive for oil forum
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Dingman backs off Port Lucaya deal
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17 businesses opened in the new Action Mall
Opened for just two weeks, The Mall consists of 17 stores all independently owned and operated and is designed with an open shopping indoor concept where shoppers can skim from one store to the next, without having to leave one building to enter another.  Full Story

BTC opens new flagship store, launches 4G
"At BTC our vision is to create powerful connections and inspire meaningful change for the betterment of The Bahamas and this evening we think we are doing just that for this is not just about a store. It is about making a way of life easier, more convenient, simply better."  Full Story

Record sales at Dolly Madison 'Midnight Madness' sale
In interviews with ZNS TV many told of why they were buying locally instead of shopping abroad.  Full Story

Benchmark sessions focused on customer service
Over 10 persons are now better equipped with customer service professionalism having graduated from a three day free course put on at the YMCA and hosted by Benchmark Consulting Services last week.  Full Story

Bellevue continues to invest in GB despite 'rocky' economy
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Sands targets 50 percent of foreign beer market
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Woods: KFC workers 'willing to do what it takes'
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FGS lets go 35 employees
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CLICO enquiry reveals trail that led to collapse
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Royal Fidelity raises more than $100m in 2011
The company started the year off by closing the second tranche of a $6 million private placement for Aetos Holdings Limited in January.   Full Story

Sav-Mor relocated to new Siboney Complex
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U.S. supplier files lawsuit against City Market
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$60m BSR offers capital preservation
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