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GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60 Net access
GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60 Net access
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said, adding that increasing this penetration rate would improve national gross domestic product (GDP).
Speaking at the 14th Grand Bahama Business Outlook conference, Mr Houston said telecommuni...
Bahamian firms cite access to finance as major or severe obstacle to conducting business
Bahamian firms cite access to finance as major or severe obstacle to conducting business
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian firms have cited access to finance as a major or severe obstacle to conducting business, with only a small percentage reporting having a line of credit to access short-term funding. The Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) recently released 2024-2028 country strategy for The Bahamas pointed to the Innovation, Firm Performance, and Gender [...]
Doctors Hospital Opens New Access Center
Doctors Hospital Opens New Access Center
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Accessibility and affordability is the order of the day, as Doctors Hospital opened their new access center in the Meldon Plaza, Mackey Street.
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Doctor's Hospital has expanded its reach with the grand opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza. The center will feature multiple laboratory, phlebotomy and pharmacy services. Hospital officials said, at the Grand Opening Friday morning, that they chose the new location because of its convenience for patients.
Youth in Puerto Rico to gain from technology access and training
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Microsoft has donated US$60,000 to the Trust for the Americas, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS), to establish its program, Partnership in Opportunities for Employment through Technology in the Americas (POETA), in Puerto Rico to engage youth from low income communities in jobs and provide them with skills that will allow th...
Mammogram Access Programme launches 'BeProActive Campaign'
THE Mammogram Access Programme (MAP) has launched a BeProActive Campaign to assist women in the public system to get breast cancer screening.
Two security guards stabbed after man allegedly attempts to gain access to bar
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Two security officers were allegedly stabbed multiple times by a man trying to gain access to a bar on Bernard Road on Saturday. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. after the suspect was denied entry into the business establishment due to his belligerent behavior. Both victims, ages 21 and 32 [...]
Airport Authority employees complete 'Access Control Workshop'
A Closing Ceremony was held February 1, 2024 for an 'Access Control Workshop' for Airport Authority employees, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States/Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS/CICTE) and US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Aviation Security (AVSEC), in the Airport Authority Training Room, Lynden Pindling International Airport.
International agencies conduct Access Control Workshop training for Airport Authority employees
International agencies conduct Access Control Workshop training for Airport Authority employees
Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Frederick Mitchell attended the opening of an Access Control Workshop for Airport Authority employees, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States/Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS/CICTE) and US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Aviation Security (AVSEC).
BSGC secures access to $200 million to-date for infrasturcture projects
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Striping Group of Companies has to date secured $200 million from local, regional, and international capital markets, as well as private lenders, to spearhead crucial infrastructure projects, ushering in new business opportunities and employment. BSGC has been awarded the Best Business of The Year award for 2023 by the Jones [...]