Businesses blame stopover drop for decline in income
THE owner of the Green Parrot restaurant has reported slow summer numbers - that he attributed to declining stopover visitor numbers.
BTC brings together key top-up partners
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) brought together the vendors who facilitate top-up credit to its subscribers at the carrier’s first-ever Merchant Mixer.
Bristol Group in water distribution team-up
The Bristol Group has partnered with a Florida-based firm to distribute the Tropical Water brand in The Bahamas.
Support from industry for contractor board
MEMBERS of the construction industry have hailed the prospect of the formation of a Construction Contractor’s Board, saying it is needed and will offer protection to both those in the field and clients.
BTC urges URCA: ‘Make it easy’ for new network
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday asserted it will move “as fast as regulators allow” in rolling out the new network technology that its top executive branded as “a huge deal”.
CFAL eyeing $100m target for new fund
A Bahamian investment house yesterday said it “exceeded” the $20m target for its new private equity fund’s first capital raise as it unveiled ambitions to expand to $100m in assets long-term.
Technology winners will possess strongest values
In an age where a single tweet can reshape public opinion, and data breaches can cripple entire industries, the way businesses behave is under a greater spotlight than ever before.
National laboratory is on schedule for end of year
Work on the new National Reference Laboratory is ahead of schedule at 55 percent, and has an expected completion timeline of the end of the year, say government officials.
PM denies own Budget speech on surplus miss
The Prime Minister last vehemently denied projecting a $135.4m fiscal surplus for April even though this forecast is detailed in his written 2025-2026 Budget communication.
NHI: 84% patient visit rise renews funding concerns
National Health Insurance (NHI) needs “a significant increase” in funding to “sustain the quality of care” after patient visits to doctors and other providers increased by 84 percent in just two years.
Central Bank ‘monitoring’ situation with Island Pay
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday confirmed the regulator is “monitoring matters” at a Bahamian digital payments provider subject to client complaints about delays in having their money refunded.
Minnis deflects criticism of his decision to run - reaffirms belief he will win seat
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis defended his decision to seek re-election yesterday after receiving criticism from a former Cabinet colleague, stressing that the interests of the country and its people should come before political parties.
‘Love Your Neighbour’ church service
Church of God of Prophecy leader Bishop Woodley Thompson (left) provided the sermon at the ‘Love Your Neighbour’ church service which was attended by Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis and other government officials yesterday.
PM: Bahamas should make voter registration mandatory
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he wants The Bahamas to move towards a system where voter registration is mandatory for all citizens, even though choosing to vote would remain a personal decision.
‘Who would steal from a charity?’
A BRAZEN early morning break-in at the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) has left officials convinced the perpetrators were familiar with the property and its operations—as police continue the search for the suspects.
‘Politics has become too hostile’ - Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday decried the current state of politics in the country, saying he is “deeply afraid” of what it has become and how it is affecting communities.
House suspends opposition deputy
FREE National Movement (FNM) deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright was suspended from Parliament by House Speaker Patricia Deveaux yesterday - the second time he has been given a suspension.
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Wednesday August 6, 2025
‘What ya gonna do with your freedom?’
WHAT you gonna do with your freedom? This is the question posed by Freedom Morning Come, a play by Entou Pearl Springer, performed in front of the Treasury Building in Port of Spain on the morning of August 1—Emancipation Day in Trinidad.
Acklins youth set sail
AS part of the 45th Annual Homecoming and Regatta celebrations, the Acklins Trade and Development Association (ATDA) hosted its first-ever Youth Sailing Workshop from July 31 to August 1.
