Bahamas to ‘recalibrate’ airlift with airports PPP
The Bahamas is seeking to “recalibrate the aviation asymmetry” that results in more than two-thirds of international flights coming to Nassau as opposed to other islands, it was revealed yesterday.
Six airports to need more than $150m funding
Six Family Island airports will probably require a greater collective investment than the $150m a Bahamian merchant bank is seeking to raise from local investors, it was revealed yesterday.
Atlantis ‘close to 90%’ occupancy in coming weeks
Atlantis will operate at “close to 90 percent occupancy” over the next few weeks, its top executive revealed yesterday, with all properties apart from the Beach Towers having re-opened post-COVID.
GB airport revival pegged at $200m
A $200m investment is required for the “comprehensive redevelopment” of a Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) that lost more than $13m in the two-and-a-half years before the government acquired it.
AG’s office seeks stay on citizenship ruling
THE Office of the Attorney General on Friday filed documents asking the Court of Appeal to stay Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder’s consequential ruling on citizenship rights and to grant leave for the ruling to be appealed to the Privy Council.
BPL ‘HAS 14 DAYS’: Company told that it must solve issues or face union wrath
BAHAMAS Power and Light employees demonstrated outside the company’s headquarters yesterday, with the union representing line staff at the utility provider saying it is giving management 14 days to resolve all outstanding matters or face its “wrath”.
Financier warns over home port ‘backdraft’
An international financier with experience in infrastructure projects in The Bahamas yesterday warned that the “backdraft” from cruise home porting can have a “sucking effect” on other types of tourism.
Delivery provider eyes ‘digital storefront’ app
An online delivery provider yesterday revealed it is creating an app to provide “digital storefronts” for small businesses struggling to develop such solutions of their own.
BFSB chief awaits talks over ‘structural reform’
A senior Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chief executive yesterday said she anticipates wide-ranging talks on “overall structural reform” to make the economy more resilient will take place shortly.
Man punched police officer
A MAN who assaulted a police officer after punching another man in the face while they were both detained in police custody was yesterday fined $200.
Haitian man accused over deaths at sea
A HAITIAN man was arraigned on manslaughter charges in Freeport yesterday in connection with the deaths of two Haitian migrants in waters off Grand Bahama.
Rotarians put focus on the environment
THE first day of July marks the beginning of a new Rotary year - and this year it also marks the addition of a new focus for Rotarians.
South Ocean becomes newest Rotary Club
THE Rotary Club of South Ocean is the newest and tenth Rotary club in the country.
Ayton has double double, but Clippers beat Suns 116-102 to stave off elimination
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 last night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Serena Brown breaks her national record in discus
National champion Serena Brown improved on her national record in the women’s discus and now she is waiting to see if her position secures her a spot at the 2020 Olympic Games.
BLTA: Junior tennis champions crowned
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Tennis Nationals came to a successful end at the National Tennis Centre over the weekend.
Davis Cup men need COVID-19 results before they can practice
AFTER watching the ladies’ team finish in third place at the Billie Jean King Cup over the weekend, Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association president Perry Newton is eager to see what the men’s Davis Cup team will do this week.
Police hunt for identity of stabbing victim
MAN was found dead with injuries consistent with stab wounds Monday morning off Prince Charles Drive.
