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Mario Carey ‘Homeporting has potential to revolutionize Bahamian economy’
A leading real estate broker and successful businessman said this week’s breaking news that four cruise lines were considering homeporting in The Bahamas had the potential to be “the biggest game-changer in recent history” for the tourism-based Bahamian economy.
“Homeporting has the potential to kickstart and revolutionize The Bahamas’ tourism-based economy,” said Mario Carey, foun...
BEC MIDDLE MANAGERS GO BACK TO WORK
BEC MIDDLE MANAGERS GO BACK TO WORK
By MEGAN REYNOLDS
Tribune Staff Reporter
mreynolds@tribunemedia.net
MIDDLE managers at Bahamas Electricity Corporation returned to work yesterday as negotiations over a new industrial agreement got under way.
The Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union (BEUMU) at BEC's Baillou Hill Road office, reportedly walked off the job on Thursday, prompting a statement from BEC management.
But BEC ...
Halsbury Chambers holds their 6th Annual Free Legal Clinic
Nassau, Bahamas - On the 18
th September, 2010, Halsbury Chambers
held its 6
th Annual Free Legal Clinic "Information You Need for the
life You Want" at its main office situate Halsbury Commercial Center, Village
Road. The firm's legal clinic was
open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Attorneys at the firm gave free legal advice on a variety of legal issues,
including corporate mat...
Jamaica selected as Caribbean Marketplace 2011 venue
Jamaica selected as Caribbean Marketplace 2011 venue
At a press conference held Thursday in Kingston, Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that Caribbean Marketplace 2011 will be held at the new Montego Bay Convention Centre from Jan. 16-18, 2011 and will be presented by CHTA, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), the Jamaica Tourist Board, MasterCard and Virgin Holidays.
PM: Limited financing creating water woes
PM: Limited financing creating water woes
The government is currently unable to finance the necessary projects to provide potable water to some communities in the Family Islands, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, who said the government's finances are stretched beyond its limits.
Great Bahamian Seafood Festival, Bank of the Bahamas team up for secure festival
With thousands expected to flock the Great Bahamian Seafood & Wine Festival May 29, festival organizers announced today they have partnered with Bank of The Bahamas to provide 'festival dollars,' creating a cashless, secure environment.
"We anticipate that The Great Bahamian Seafood Festival will attract thousands, including many families with young children," said Vaughn Roberts, Managing Dire...
No regrets about container port decision - PM
No regrets about container port decision - PM
Despite coming under heavy fire from critics over several controversial government projects, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he has no regrets about his administration's decision to relocate the container port to Arawak Cay, to limit the flow of traffic on Baillou Hill Road to a one-way system and to construct new roadways near Saunders Beach.
Jamaica paying the price for mixing politics and drug gangs
Given the way Jamaican celebrities like Bob Marley have glorified ganja (marijuana), foreigners can be forgiven for thinking that it is the national crop of Jamaica. And Jamaicans can be forgiven for making folk heroes of men who defiantly use marijuana, or even profit from the sale of it. After all, it has undisputed medicinal benefits and is arguably no more anti-social than alcohol.
Prime Minister Wrap-Up Debate of 2010/11 Budget
Prime Minister Wrap-Up Debate of 2010/11 Budget
As with countries across the globe, this is an austerity budget. It takes account of the severe and crippling impact of a global economic recession which has ruined economic performance in our country as it has around the world.
Budget Debate Contribution - Minister Tommy Turnquest
I rise to speak on the 2010/2011 Budget package of Bills
I do so, ever grateful to the wonderful people of the Mount Moriah Constituency, who have been an integral part of my life and work since 1987, (23 years ago) when I first contested the Oakes Field Constituency. As I contribute to the Budget debate for the 18th consecutive time, I thank the people of Mount Moriah, and publicly acknowledg...