Criticism ‘justifiable’ on bank service and fee transparency
A senior banker yesterday said the industry is open to “justifiable criticism” over customer service standards, transparency in fee-setting and the transition to a digital payments system.
BISX-listed fund targets second acquisition in ‘24
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting a second real estate acquisition before year-end 2024 as it bids to close the multi-million purchase of a Bay Street property next week.
Eleuthera utilities woes hurting vacation rentals
Long-standing Eleuthera vacation rental customers are deserting the island over its utilities woes with power and water providers yesterday said to be competing to outdo each other over outages.
Brewery blames ‘tax crackdown’ for shortfall
Kalik’s manufacturer has blamed a near-2 percent revenue slump during the 2024 first half on a government tax crackdown that disrupted “normal purchases” by some of its largest customers.
‘$290m hospital won’t address healthcare issues’
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said the Davis administration is wrong for creating the appearance that the proposed $290m hospital in New Providence will resolve the island’s healthcare issues, calling it an “ostentatious promise”.
Fire destroys storage building at Sapodilla Estates on West Bay St
A FIRE destroyed a storage building at Sapodilla Estates, the home of Sapodilla restaurant, yesterday.
Minnis demands IPO for BPL grid company
An ex-prime minister yesterday demanded the Government revamp its New Providence electricity grid reforms by allowing “average” Bahamian investors to directly participate via an initial public offering (IPO).
Pintard: GBPA fund claim is nonsense
AFTER Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis challenged Michael Pintard to confirm or deny whether he received financial contributions from the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Mr Pintard said both major political parties have received donations from the authority for decades.
ALICIA WALLACE: Stop normalising gender violence
Cases of gender-based violence against women continue to be in the news on a daily basis.
Effectively conveying a vision
THE late great and deeply lamented, Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, the main Founding Father of this wonderful nation, was a master communicator.
Thoughts on relocating Goombay
JUST like out of a sandstorm, came the advertisements by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (MOT), in the media about them having to host the Bahamas Goombay Festival every Friday until August ends 2024.
Message for young black men
IN today’s world, it is more important than ever to remind our young black men of the immense value they hold within themselves and the greatness they can achieve in society.
TECH TALK: Fake online reviews a headache for small businesses
Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products.
Will AI crime reports by police hold up in court?
A body camera captured every word and bark uttered as police Sgt Matt Gilmore and his K-9 dog, Gunner, searched for a group of suspects for nearly an hour.
GB businesses suffer fire losses
Several Grand Bahama businesses lost inventory and equipment after fire a Monday evening fire engulfed the building that housed D’s Car Rental, Fast Forward Freight Logistics and Dove 103.7FM.
NHI doctor backs lab benefits ‘cap’
A National Health Insurance (NHI) provider yesterday said she understood why the Government has moved to impose “caps and limits” on the scheme’s laboratory benefits package.
Electrical fire blamed for $75k damage to commercial building in downtown Freeport
A COMMERCIAL building in downtown Freeport suffered an estimated $75,000 in damage after a fire on Monday affected two businesses.
SYNC concludes Junkanoo entrepreneurship Programme
AN award ceremony at the American Corner within the Harry C Moore Library in the University of The Bahamas yesterday marked the conclusion of the SYNC (Science, Youth, Nation Building, and Culture) Junkanoo Entrepreneurship Programme.
Injured woman’s personal injury complaint dismissed as statue of limitiation had passed
A SUPREME Court judge dismissed a woman’s personal injury claim against American Bridge Bahamas Limited (ABL) after she claimed the company’s Jeep Wrangler struck her, causing serious injuries.
