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Experts: Illegal drug transit label won't discourage FDI
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Despite U.S. President Barack Obama naming The Bahamas as a major drug transit or drug producing country, local business experts say that the label won't dissuade foreign investors.
Managing Partner of HLB Galanis Philip Galanis and former Chamber of Commerce President and Superwash chief Dionisio D'Aguilar spoke with Guardian Busines...
'Catching Almighty Hell' from 15-18 revenue declines
'Catching Almighty Hell' from 15-18 revenue declines
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Bahamian-owned businesses in the Grove and Robinson Road areas are being "strangled" and "catching Almighty Hell" as a result of the decision to carry out multiple roadworks at the same time, a former Chamber of Commerce president yesterday saying two of his outlets had seen sales drop 15-18 per cent as a result.
Dionisio D'Aguilar, president of Superwas...
'Jury still out' over infrastructure spend
'Jury still out' over infrastructure spend
The "jury is still out" on whether the Government's multi-million spending on infrastructure projects, particularly the $130 million-plus New Providence Road Improvement project, have delivered the touted benefits while racking up the national debt to more than $4 billion, a former Chamber of Commerce president believes.
Lack of creativity hurting entrepreneurs
Lack of creativity hurting entrepreneurs
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
A lack of creativity is one of the major challenges faced by entrepreneurs according to several members of the business community, who say following trends won't translate into much success in today's economic climate.
President of Superwash Dionisio D'Aguilar and John S. George President Andrew Wilson were keynote speakers at the 2010...
Laundromat chain turn to WiFi growth
Laundromat chain turn to WiFi growth
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
Having stuck diligently to what he considered sound business principles, leading to 2007 becoming a "peak year" for the company, Superwash president Dionisio D'Aguilar is now "racking his brains" on how to stimulate revenue following three years of decline.
Mr D'Aguilar blamed the slump on the economy and more competition entering the lau...
BEC rate increase having impact
BEC rate increase having impact
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardianâ Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
A government decision to approve a 5 percent rate increase at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation(BEC)-coupled with typically higher energy consumption during the summer months-is impacting electricity bills in homes and businesses.
It's something business leaders say speak to the need for government-led initiatives promo...
BEC rate increase having impact
BEC rate increase having impact
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardian Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
A government decision to approve a 5 percent rate increase at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation(BEC)-coupled with typically higher energy consumption during the summer months-is impacting electricity bills in homes and businesses.
It's something business leaders say speak to the need for government-led initiatives promoting bett...
A business 'wasteland'
A business 'wasteland'
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
PARTS of Robinson Road have been turned into a business "wasteland" by protracted roadworks, as a former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce president - whose business and others in the area have already seen 20-30 per cent sales declines - yesterday said they were bracing for the further "devastating" effects of a planned 0.7 mile detour set to make it all but i...
Cooper: BEC privatization not the only answer
Cooper: BEC privatization not the only answer
Privatizing the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) isn't necessarily the answer to improving efficiency, according to the chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC).
Chester Cooper said energy conservation and finding alternative energy sources are areas that need major attention.
BEC customers outraged over looming price hike
BEC customers outraged over looming price hike
Several residents expressed outrage yesterday over the impending price increase for electricity.
Last Friday, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said customers can expect an increase in the fuel surcharge of their bills.
Three generators at the Clifton Pier Power Station failed last week, leading to rolling blackouts -- the latest in a series of countless power ...