DPM hails record arrivals despite stopover decline
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hailed record visitor arrivals of 4.373m for the first four months of 2025 despite a slight 0.4 percent drop in higher-spending stopover visitors.
Hoteliers worried but Briland still safe amid crime upswing
Harbour Island hoteliers yesterday voiced optimism that the destination remains safe and attractive for tourists despite the spike in violent crime.
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‘Too many Bahamians fall victim to fraudsters’
The Securities Commission says “too many Bahamians are still falling victim to fraudsters” as it staged a training seminar for 28 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers to help better prosecute scammers.
DPM brands Silver Airways demise as ‘a bump in the road’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday downplayed Silver Airways’ demise as “a bump in the road” despite the loss of 87,000 annual seats into Abaco alone and calls for a “crisis management plan”.
Coral restoration pioneer in $8m-plus ‘huge boost’
A Bahamas-headquartered coral restoration pioneer yesterday said it plans to “showcase” its new eco-tourism experience by year-end after receiving a “huge boost” from $8m-plus in new financing.
Coconut processor’s ‘foreign is better’ fear
A husband-and-wife entrepreneur duo are voicing fears their proposed joint venture with government to create “a sustainable coconut processing industry” is being sidelined because “foreign is better”.
Abaco Cays’ growing immigration crisis ‘at boiling point'
RESIDENTS in the Abaco Cays are once again sounding the alarm over what they call a growing immigration crisis on the island, accusing law enforcement of accepting bribes and failing to enforce the law.
Murder leaves Harbour Island residents fearful
A SURGE of violent crime has shattered the calm of Harbour Island, leaving residents stunned and fearful after a fatal shooting early Tuesday marked the island’s first murder of the year.
Opposition: PLP’s Major ‘spoke the truth’ over being sidelined
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says Southern Shores MP Leroy Major “spoke the truth” about internal rifts in the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), despite Mr Major’s attempts to walk back those remarks and discredit the journalist who reported them.
Minnis to run - but may face FNM exit
DR Hubert Minnis’ declaration yesterday that he will run in the next general election has thrown his status as a Free National Movement member into doubt, as it may breach a constitutional rule that automatically strips membership from anyone who contests a race against the party’s chosen candidate.
Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge toll booth now accepting credit and debit cards
DRIVERS no longer need to rely on cash to pay the $2 toll at the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, as the Bridge Authority has introduced debit and credit card payments at the booth.
FNM dealing with internal challenges
THERE is no sign of peace breaking out in the ranks of the FNM.
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Pintard: Repay funds borrowed from NIB with budget surplus
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to repay funds borrowed from the National Insurance Board (NIB), citing the projected $75.5m budget surplus for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
Rival carriers fill void left by Silver Airways
Rival airlines yesterday said they have already increased flights to The Bahamas in a bid to fill the void created by Silver Airways demise.
Yntegra survey ‘does not reflect local views’ - SEA
An alliance of businesses said a recent survey that suggested 68 percent support for a luxury development on Sampson Cay does not reflect local views.
Cycling nationals hosted in Exuma after 19-year hiatus
AFTER about a 19-year hiatus, the Bahamas Cycling Federation returned to Exuma to host its National Cycling Championships over the weekend.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: First impressions vital to generate business
In this fast-paced, competitive business climate, it is essential to begin every commercial relationship in the best way possible because the “first impression” is a valuable asset.
