Young accountants reception
YOUNG accountants who recently completed their degree programme were welcomed into the profession by the …
Deltec argues Britannia deal no ‘violation’ for retaining its $20m
DELTEC Bank & Trust is asserting that the 2024 sale of several business lines to a fellow Bahamian institution is no “violation” that justifies a payment provider withholding more than $20m belonging to itself and its clients.
Union groups unite amid industrial deal concern over Oracle
TWO umbrella trade union groups have united in their opposition to the Government’s new Oracle payroll system, with one wanting “written assurances” it will not lead to breaches of existing industrial agreements and the other seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention.
Judge halts controversial Green Turtle Cay project
A SUPREME Court judge has halted a controversial development’s construction to prevent “potential irremediable damage to the environment” as Green Turtle Cay residents bid to overturn its approvals.
Green Turtle entrepreneur rejects citizenship furore
A TOURISM entrepreneur yesterday rejected allegations that he is applying for Bahamian citizenship so he can enter sectors of the industry exclusively reserved for local ownership under the National Investment Policy.
Bahamas enjoying $10bn resort development boost
THE BAHAMAS has enjoyed $10bn in resort development over the past two years, its newly-appointed tourism director-general asserted yesterday, with 60 percent of new projects creating minimal environmental impact.
Ex-MP: Switch accounting for better Gov’t funding allocation
A FORMER Free National Movement (FNM) MP is arguing that the Government's failure to adopt accrual-based accounting limits its ability to properly allocate public funds, stressing that officials must know The Bahamas’ true financial position first.
Bahamas Grid teams over CCTV camera installation
New Providence’s electricity grid operator has teamed with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and other entities to support the second phase of installing an island-wide closed-circuit television (CCTV) system to boost public safety and security.
Green Turtle Cay’s reliefon Gillam Bay injunction
GREEN Turtle Cay residents yesterday voiced relief that the Supreme Court has granted an injunction halting construction work on the controversial Gillam Bay project until the challenge to its environmental approvals is resolved.
PM aims for Bahamas tolead through blue carbon
THE PRIME Minister yesterday called for climate financing to become automatic and legally binding, warning that vulnerable nations such as The Bahamas can no longer depend on international pledges that are abandoned when governments change or budget priorities shift.
Gymnast Kia Bazard’s journey continues as she signs for Augustana University
Bahamian gymnast Kia Bazard has reached a significant milestone in her athletic journey, officially signing with Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she will continue her academic studies and athletic career as a member of the university’s Acrobatics and Tumbling programme.
