Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Nov 8, 2008	Obama ran: Our children can fly
By Sir Ronald Sanders: We have lived through a truly historic moment. The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States of America defied all odds and lifted the hopes and aspirations of people of all races and nationalities. But, his election has created unreasonable...... [view]

Posted By:  thefairtradeco Posted On:  May 28, 2008	Hard Times
Fiji’s famous smile is slipping. Despite the overwhelming beauty here, one can’t help but feel a sadder edge to the air. With the 2006 coup still unresolved, Fiji faces hard times. Unemployment is on the rise. Crime too. For sale signs are appearing around town, as businesses,...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jun 25, 2008	Alan Greenspan Spurs Concerns About Bahamas Tourism
Greenspan spurs concerns about Bahamian tourism: By INDERIA SAUNDERS, Guardian Business Desk - Nassau, Bahamas: WASHINGTON, DC — The Bahamas may have missed out on the Caribbean's most bullish tourism market ever, with no one other than Alan Greenspan telling industry insiders a...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  May 27, 2008	British Government Warns British Nationals About Bahamian Water Sports
British Gov’t Warns About Bahamian Water Sports: By QUINCY PARKER - Nassau, Bahamas: A top government official is issuing assurances in the face of a warning by an arm of the British government about the Bahamian water sports industry – that warning goes so far as to advise British...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Mar 11, 2008	A Call To Legalize Gambling In The Bahamas For Locals
Legalize Gambling, D’Aguilar Urges: By Tameka Lundy - Nassau, Bahamas: Businessman Dionisio D’Aguilar has a simple solution to the illegality of Bahamians who are intent on flaunting the law and gambling: legalize it. He advanced the position Monday that the government should remove...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Feb 12, 2008	Bahamas: Minimal impact from the declining U.S. dollar on the Bahamian economy
Minimal impact from from declining U.S. dollar: By TERENCE MURRELL,Guardian Business Desk - Nassau, Bahamas: The declining value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies such as the euro and the loonie, has so far had a minimal impact on Bahamian businesses, many of whom import goods...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jan 23, 2008	Bahamas: A major alcohol importer says, "Raising taxes on alcohol, especially wine, would have a strong negative impact on the hotel sector, it would increase already high prices on the wine list..."
Bristol says spiking alcohol tax would hurt hotels: By VERNON CLEMENT JONES, Senior Business Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: A major alcohol importer is cautioning the government against adopting recommendations to raise taxes on that product, arguing the move would devastate a hotel...... [view]