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GB: 59% Of Room Inventory Off-Line

June 20, 2017admin

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has followed through on a promise to help with Hurricane Matthew restoration on Grand Bahama, where 59 per cent of the island’s total room inventory remains off-line.
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Minnis: Appropriate Tax Soon For Vacation Home Rentals To Level The Playing Field

June 16, 2017admin

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to properly regulate vacation home rentals – which includes homes listed on popular website Airbnb – with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis stating that these types of operations have been operating outside of The Bahamas’ regulatory environment for years.

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Govt Hopes To Cut Business Start-Up Process To Under Seven Days

June 16, 2017admin

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said his government is hoping to cut the process of starting a business down to less than five to seven days by creating a “one-stop shop” that will carry out the processes required to have a properly licensed business.

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PM Outlines Plans For BAMSI

June 16, 2017admin

The government’s plans for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will enable the Andros facility to focus on the production of select quality products for local and export markets, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis.
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Minnis Pledges To Revitalize Nassau, Boost Tourism

June 16, 2017admin

Highlighting that more diversification is needed in the tourism industry, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis promised to revitalize Nassau and construct a native food market Over-the-Hill as part of his strategic plan to boost the economy and promote culture.
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Bahamians Leading The Way At Atlantis

June 13, 2017admin

Atlantis, Paradise Island is pleased to announce that for the first time in the mega-resort’s history, Bahamians are at the helm of all hotel operations. This announcement is in line with the vision of President & Managing Director Howard Karawan of “Bahamianizing” the world-famous property.

“Recognizing that our guests want and expect more of an authentic Bahamian experience when they come to stay with us, we’ve decided to move into a new era of Atlantis and, as we’ve always believed, our amazing Bahamian associates are at the heart of our success. We are proud to say that hotel operations are in good hands and being run by two extremely talented Bahamians,” said Karawan, adding, “While our mission is to further the futures of all Bahamians, make no mistake, Russell Miller and Stuart Bowe are in these positions because they are truly the best there is and have earned these leadership positions. I hold them both up as two of the finest hoteliers in the industry, anywhere.” …Continue readingBahamians Leading The Way At Atlantis

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Kenria Taylor Snags Caribbean Junior Chef Of The Year Title

June 9, 2017admin

The youngest member and the most experienced members of the 2017 Taste of the Caribbean team returned home triumphant, each awarded a gold medal at the regional culinary competition, with one picking up an all-important category win.
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