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It's a slow Saturday in Freeport's downtown area which nearly two years ago was devastated by Hurricane Dorian's massive storm surge.
GB's Circle Mall Hits 'Critical Mass'
GB's Circle Mall Hits 'Critical Mass'
The Circle Mall in Grand Bahama has reached a "critical mass" and generated 150 jobs in just three months, according to its developer.
Heritage tourism plan requires 'critical mass'
Heritage tourism plan requires 'critical mass'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
THE FAMILY Islands continue to face a lack of critical mass to support businesses, the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce president telling Tribune Business yesterday that Bahamian insvestors should be afforded the same concessions as their foreign counterparts.
Thomas Sands, also a prominent entrepreneur on Eleuthera, said: "...
OBB Resort Pursues 'Critical Mass' Development
OBB Resort Pursues 'Critical Mass' Development
Old Bahama Bay Resort (OBB Resort), together with the Canadian developer The Crave Group, will be pursuing slow, sustainable development in Grand Bahama, Guardian Business can reveal, with the old model of the mega resort now "a thing of the past".
Developer drives for 'critical mass'
Developer drives for 'critical mass'
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
A multi-million dollar Abaco residential community is moving to create “critical mass” by making its harbour the centre of economic activity, its developer expecting 75 per cent of property sales to be to Nassau-based Bahamians.
James Malcolm, marketing director for Lindroth Development Company, developer of the Schooner Bay project, said the d...
Facilitate 'critical mass' for Freeport
Facilitate 'critical mass' for Freeport
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
The Government was yesterday urged to facilitate the creation of "critical mass for the economic development of Freeport", a leading attorney arguing that attempts to dilute the Hawksbill Creek Agreement's powers had helped push the city into "a recessionary backwater".
Speaking after a three-day Supreme Court trial over Cable Bahamas' Judicial Review ch...
'Critical mass' would lower court pressure
'Critical mass' would lower court pressure
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
The Bahamas needs to take its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) capabilities "to the next level" by qualifying more professionals as trained arbitrators, a leading accountant said yesterday, arguing that this would reduce pressure on the already-clogged court system and be "a very important by-product" to existing industries.
Simon Townend, mana...
GBPA principal calls for laws governing the city of Freeport to be updated
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The rules governing the city of Freeport are 70 years old and in need of a comprehensive overhaul, according to the Principal of the Grand Bahama Port Authority. Rupert Hayward, Principal and Director of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, addressed the Grand Bahama Business Outlook on Thursday, emphasizing the urgent need for [...]
Minister Thompson: 'I believe the outlook for our island is hopeful'
?I firmly believe 2018 will be a better year than 2017. I believe the outlook for our island is hopeful...?
Henfield says competitive forces, natural disasters, are among factors impacting Caribbean Tourism
Henfield says competitive forces, natural disasters, are among factors impacting Caribbean Tourism
Competitive forces, under-funding, along with the ravages of destructive natural disasters such as hurricanes are two of the key factors impacting Caribbean Tourism, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren Henfield told a Caribbean Community Plenary Session Tuesday...