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URCA CEO welcomes new role as electricity regulator
URCA CEO welcomes new role as electricity regulator
The decision to make the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) the independent regulator of the electricity sector has been welcomed by URCA Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Riviere-Smith.
"Mobile Device Management for BTC Business
"Mobile Device Management for BTC Business
BTC Business has partnered with C&W Business to introduce a solution based, management tool for its corporate customers. The solution, Mobile Device Management Plus (MDM Plus) will transform the dynamic of the adaptive workspace. MDM Plus allows employers to access and manage their productive devices at anytime from anywhere...
Water and Sewerage Corp. reduced customer complaints by 1,300 in 2015
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) was able to reduce its customer complaints by about 1,300 in 2015, according to the company's latest annual report.
Among other things, the 2015 report that was tabled yesterday in the House of Assembly revealed the corporation's success in addressing customer complaints and maintaining its water quality standard.
WSC said it received a total of 6,102 compl...
Union: Gibson playing games with officers' careers
Union: Gibson playing games with officers' careers
The method of payment Minister of Labour Shane Gibson is proposing to satisfy customs officers who signed letters asking to be paid outside of their union's bargaining unit, could have dire consequences for their careers, claimed Bahamas Customs Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) President Sloane Smith this week.
Gibson said in the House of Assembly this week, that customs officers who ...
28th Annual International Customs Day Celebration
28th Annual International Customs Day Celebration
The Customs Department celebrates its 28th Annual International Customs Day with special activities January 22 through February 3, 2017. Activities include church service, exhibitions, community activities, and Long Service Award Ceremony at Government House...
Securities Commission: Loom a pyramid scheme
Securities Commission: Loom a pyramid scheme
After weeks of investigation, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas yesterday announced that 'looms' are fraudulent pyramid schemes.
A loom is a trending scheme predominantly spread on social media in which people are asked to contribute $100 with the promise of getting $800 in return once they find a specific number of other contributors.
"Our investigations confirmed that the loom is a ypical...
Island Luck suspends accounts in suspected Ponzi scheme
Several outraged Island Luck customers yesterday threatened to organize a riot, after the gaming house operator suspended a "small number" of accounts, which it said were identified as being used to facilitate a suspected Bahamian-based Ponzi scheme.
Island Luck CFO Dirk Simmons said its internal controls system identified activity on a "small number" of accounts several days ago that did not app...
WSC Helps Light Up The Holidays
WSC Helps Light Up The Holidays
Across The Bahamas, the holiday?s wouldn?t be complete without spending time with the family decorating your home to bring in the festive season. The Water and Sewerage Corporation wants to help spread more cheers this year by rewarding the best decorated house on the block.
Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (October 31- November 4, 2016)
The Bahamas Parliament met on Wednesday of this week and as expected Parliamentarians provided updates on the restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Additionally and at long last the Public Accounts Committee tabled its report on the Urban Renewal Small Homes repair program.
Chopard Celebrates Reopening At Atlantis
Chopard Celebrates Reopening At Atlantis
Chopard, the world-renowned Swiss luxury house known for its legendary Haute Joaillerie creations and innovative timepieces, has reopened its official boutique within the Atlantis Resort.