Tag: Always a headline ahead
Trade Commission eyeing direct import route to slash costs by 20 percent
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission said that efforts are underway to eliminate the middle process and ensure that goods can come directly from major export countries to Grand Bahama and then directly to the islands of The Bahamas, which he said could reduce the cost of goods by 20 percent. […]
Disney Cruise Line to go well beyond 150 jobs pledge at Lighthouse Point destination, set to open with all-Bahamian leadership team
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disney Cruise Line is set to exceed its initial commitment of 150 permanent jobs at its Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera destination, scheduled to open in June with an all-Bahamian leadership team. Joey Gaskins, Regional Director of Public Affairs for the Bahamas and the Caribbean, addressing the Eleuthera Business Outlook, highlighted that Disney Cruise […]
Eleuthera on the “precipice of a renaissance,” but housing shortage a concern
NASSAU, BAHAMAS—Eleuthera is on the “precipice of a renaissance,” a Cabinet minister stated yesterday, noting that the island has seen a drastic uptick in property sales and the development of a second-home market. Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting, the Central and South Eleuthera MP, while addressing the Eleuthera Business Outlook, stated: “In […]
Expedited Governor’s Harbour airport upgrades averted airline pull-out says Works Minister
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Cabinet Minister revealed yesterday that a US carrier was on the verge of pulling out of Governor’s Harbour if expedited upgrades to the airport had not been initiated. He also disclosed the existence of a Cabinet Paper addressing airports in need of upgrades across the country. Clay Sweeting, the Works Minister […]
HGC President: Real estate future for Eleuthera “Never looked better”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Touting a “robust” outlook for the real estate industry of Eleuthera and Harbour Island, HG Christie President and Managing Broker John Christie told attendees of the Eleuthera and Harbour Island Business Outlook that the future of real estate on the island “has never been better.” Christie was one of several presenters and panelists […]
Sandals Royal Bahamian adds more than 80 persons to its staff following recent job fair
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 80 Bahamians were recently added to the staff cohort at the Luxury Included® Sandals Royal Bahamian following a recent job fair at the resort. The extremely successful event saw 90 percent of the candidates in attendance receiving employment. Among those employed were, concierge agents, front office agents, loyalty and travel […]
