‘Market share fight’ as yacht charters fall 40%
Bahamian marinas face “a fight to get back market share” that will take years as a study revealed more than-tripling tax rates cost this nation $90m through a 40 percent slump in foreign yacht charters.
Graycliff targets visitor tripling to 5,000 daily
Graycliff yesterday unveiled ambitions to triple its daily cruise ship visitors to 5,000 through expansion that involves “taking over” the nearby Mountbatten House and adding up to 42 new jobs.
‘Last resort’: URCA licensees ‘flouting’ annual fee payment
Communications providers have been reassured by regulators that revoking their licence for non-payment of fees “is a penalty of last resort” given that “many have flouted the obligation” to pay what is due.
PM: Talks ongoing over who builds LNG pipeline
The Prime Minister yesterday said talks are continuing over who will construct the pipeline to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the new Blue Hills power plant as he denied the energy sector is being “divested”.
BNT concerned over mistreatment of conch
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has expressed concern over reports of cruise passengers mistreating juvenile queen conchs on Princess Cays and has pledged to investigate the allegations.
$275m Four Seasons condo set to employ over 200 Bahamians
THE Davis administration have signed a Heads of Agreement to construct what officials say will be the “largest” Four Seasons condo hotel in the Caribbean.
‘Suicides more commonly are teens and young adults’
AFTER the shocking suspected suicide of an eight-year-old boy last week, renowned psychiatrist Dr David Allen said he is aware of children aged 10 and 11 committing suicide, adding that there are more people in his outreach programmes talking about wanting to hurt themselves.
Davis: Engine deal to bring reliable power
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced that a power purchase agreement between Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Energy Bahamas Holding Limited had been finalised, a “significant step” toward ensuring reliable energy for the country.
Woman charged with trying to smuggle drugs worth $75k
A WOMAN was granted $15.000 bail yesterday after she was accused of trying to smuggle $75,000 worth of drugs into Exuma last week.
ALICIA WALLACE: Will we do nothing as Palestinians massacred?
MONDAY was day 374 of the genocide of Palestine and Palestinians by Israel which continues to bomb schools and hospitals.
Outsiders capture Sam Haven softball title
THE Outsiders captured the 8th annual Sam Haven Invitational Co-Ed Softball Tournament title on Monday in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
‘Made in Bahamas’ trademark unveiled
The ‘Made in The Bahamas’ trademark certification was launched yesterday in a bid to “drive and promote” local goods and services both domestically and in overseas markets.
No bail granted for man accused of last week’s Sunset Park murder
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of fatally shooting a young man in his car outside his home near Sunset Park last week.
‘Grand Lucayan sale waits on buyer meeting requirements’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is still waiting on a potential buyer of the Grand Lucayan resort to meet key requirements.
Romer: Aviation exam not designed to set anyone up for failure
AVIATION Director Dr Kenneth Romer said the government is taking steps to comply with international safety standards without jeopardizing the careers of pilots, despite mounting concerns over a new mandatory air law exam.
How Anguilla turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine
The artificial intelligence boom has benefited chatbot makers, computer scientists and Nvidia investors. It’s also providing an unusual windfall for Anguilla, a tiny island in the Caribbean.
Champions crowned at third BFFL Heroes Tournament
The Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) hosted a successful third edition of the heroes tournament over the holiday weekend at the Winton Rugby Field.
Chisholm Jr, Yankees take 2-0 series lead
Third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr got his first American League divisional championship hit, but missed out on a scoring opportunity as the New York Yankees pulled off their second straight victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Devynne Charlton to be inducted into Purdue Hall of Fame
WOMEN’s world indoor 60 metres champion and record holder Devynne Charlton will be among a list of persons inducted into the Purdue University 2024 Hall of Fame Class of inductees this weekend in West Lafayette.
PM: Lucayan buyer must ‘meet our requirements’
The Prime Minister yesterday said talks with the Grand Lucayan’s potential purchaser have been “fruitful and progressive”, but added that the Government’s “requirements” must be met to seal a deal.
