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Cruise port projects 59% revenue surge to $78m

Nassau Cruise Port is projecting 2025 revenues will increase by 59 percent to $78m, its top executive revealed yesterday, with passenger volumes now forecast to rise by a further 300,000 and hit 6.5m.

‘No escape’ for Bahamas amid global recession fear

A Bahamian economist yesterday warned “there’s really no escape” for this nation with the global economy “on trajectory” for a recession due to the stock market and trade turmoil sparked by US policies

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Mall at Marathon wants $358k from ex-Galleria chief’s estate

The Bahamas’ largest retail shopping mall is demanding $358,532 from the estate of the late Galleria Cinemas’ chief, and ex-deputy DNA leader, to settle an unpaid debt dating from before COVID-19 struck.

Minister wanting $290m hospital ‘to move faster’

A Cabinet minister says he would like New Providence’s proposed $290m hospital project “to move faster” although talks with the Chinese bank financing it are “moving in a favourable direction”.

Gov’t signs first utility-scale solar agreement for Nassau

The Government yesterday signed what is expected to be the first of several utility scale solar energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) for New Providence with Madeleine Solar Power.

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Dr Robert Blaine III announced as University’s new president

AFTER a nine-month process, the University of The Bahamas has announced the appointment of Dr Robert Blaine III as its fourth president and 13th overall leader.

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Murdered man’s Family ‘struggling with his death’

A MAN who was reportedly stabbed to death at a motel last week was described yesterday as a skilled mechanic and loving father who his family cherished.

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Govt is ‘closing’ its deal with Pike Electrical, says Coleby-Davis

ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is “closing” its deal with Pike Electrical to manage Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) transmission and distribution network, clearing the way for the project’s next phase.