Pinder: Opposition is ‘out of touch’ with segregated accounts concern
Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday dismissed questions raised by the Opposition about the consultation process for Segregated Accounts Companies Bill as a demonstration of how “out of touch” they are with the financial services sector.
‘Why the mystery over $10m loan to Carmichael Village company?’
The Opposition has again pressed for details from the government surrounding a $10m loan to Carmichael Village Project Development Company.
Realtor urges level playing field for Bahamian vacation rentals
A prominent realtor is calling for Bahamian vacation rental owners to receive incentives similar to those under the Hotels Encouragement Act to prevent the market from being dominated by foreigners.
Coca-Cola producer partners with Carnival’s $600m project
Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), the Bahamian producer of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, partnered with Carnival Cruise Line for the opening of its $600m Celebration Key private cruise port.
Renewable energy plants in construction start this week
A renewable energy provider that raised more than $130m from Bahamian investors yesterday said site clearance for its Abaco and Eleuthera plants will begin this week.
Getting positive outcomes from workplace discipline
Employee discipline in the workplace is important as it gives workers a chance to learn and grow through feedback, especially when they may not have realised they did something wrong. And, equally important, a discipline policy can also protect employers if they ever find themselves in a legal situation with an employee.
Bahamian tour operators defend safety protocols
Bahamian tour and excursion boat operators yesterday argued that the industry’s safety protocols are in line with international standards including when they have to deal with drunken passengers.
GB economic output less than decade ago
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Freeport Harbour is anticipating “a very lean” 2025 second with the island still to return to the economic output levels of ten years ago.
Unsafe work and informal economy ‘high on agenda’
The informal economy and unsafe working conditions are “high on the agenda” for the National Tripartite Council, it was disclosed yesterday, as both private sector and unions agreed with some US concerns.
‘Criminality’ accusations spark $113m Bahamian fund’s court winding-up
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed “heightened concerns” sparked by accusations of “criminality” had caused it to seek the court-supervised winding-up of a $113m Bahamian investment fund.
Ex-MP, judge indicted by US on $3.6m fraud
An ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge is now being pursued by US federal law enforcement after he was charged with perpetrating a $3.568m fraud, Tribune Business can reveal.
Tropical Storm Erin: Bahamas Update August 13, 2025 11pm EDT
5-day forecast track for Tropical Storm Erin.
200 given 28 days to get out of shanty town
ABOUT 200 residents in the Montgomery shanty town were served eviction notices yesterday, giving them 28 days to vacate their properties.
Fugitive elliott lockhart charged in us
An ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge is now being pursued by US federal law enforcement after he was charged with perpetrating a $3.568m fraud, Tribune Business can reveal.
Barnett-ellis tipped for killarney
AMID speculation that a senator has been selected as the FNM’s candidate for Killarney, several members of the party’s consituency association said they remain unbothered by the potential selection and will continue to back Dr Hubert Minnis.
Govt: no more extradition requests in us indictment
THE government says it is unaware of further requests from the US to extradite any other Bahamians concerning last year’s high-profile cocaine-trafficking indictment.
1,400 guns destroyed
MORE than 1,400 destroyed firearms were encased in concrete yesterday, reinforcing the government’s efforts to prevent dangerous weapons from returning to the streets.
‘No sign’ man shot by police had gun
There was no evidence that a man shot dead by police was armed despite the officer who pulled the trigger insisting he was, an inquest heard yesterday.
RF Bank & Trust supports Blue Waves Swim Club with donation for facilities and athlete development
RF Bank & Trust has made a donation to the Blue Waves Swim Club to support two projects the club is currently raising funds for.
Jonquel Jones ‘making consistent contributions’ since return from injury
THE New York Liberty lost 83-71 to the Minnesota Lynx this past Sunday despite a strong all-around showing from Jonquel Jones.
