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Young accountants reception

YOUNG accountants who recently completed their degree programme were welcomed into the profession by the …

Governance reformer: Fighting corruption will cut cost of living

Governance reformers yesterday argued that fully implementing and resourcing anti-corruption measures will help ease The Bahamas’ cost of living pressures after this nation slipped one place in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index.

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Gomez vows to 'hold' Baha Mar to construction halt pledge

A former Cabinet minster is pledging to “hold” Baha Mar to its undertaking after construction work related to the $700m resort expansion launched despite an active and ongoing challenge to the project’s planning approvals.

Bahamas protecting ‘five slices of pizza’ over growth to 20-30

Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says this nation must shed its protectionist Immigration mentality if the economy and major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects are to flourish, as he warned: “The reality is we are penny wise and pound foolish.”

DEREK SMITH: Taking on clients is first test of credibility and reputation

The connection between client onboarding and reputation is often under-estimated.

DPM hails American’s Bimini launch as airport 60% finished

THE deputy prime minister has hailed the launch of American Airlines’ service between Miami and Bimini as a significant boost for the island’s stopover tourism industry and residents alike.

Prime Minister: Bahamas must not be swept away in AI ‘tsunami’

The Prime Minister says artificial intelligence (AI) can lower barriers to entry, expand opportunity and reshape small economies such as The Bahamas.

GB Power seeks to close sale ‘as soon as possible’

The Prime Minister has pledged his administration is working to resolve work permit challenges and other woes threatening Grand Bahama Shipyard’s projected expansion.

DPM Chester Cooper: Boating fees update ‘in due course’

The deputy prime minister has promised an update on potential reforms to the new and increased boating fees will be provided “in due course” with the MInistry of Finance and Ministry of Transport heading talks with the private sector.

Don’t ‘blindly rely’ on AI

A Bahamian banker says the industry cannot “blindly rely upon” artificial intelligence (AI) and instead must use it wisely to drive efficiency and productivity.

Downtown benefits from taking a ‘bite out of Bay’

The Tourism Development Corporation says downtown Nassau was transformed into a celebration of food and culture through the return of its Bites on Bay festival on Saturday, February 7.