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Insurers face pressure to drop BPC coverage

An international advocacy group has pledged to pressure Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) insurers to drop the oil explorer as a client after coverage for its first exploratory well was confirmed.

Arbitration boost for local society

The adoption of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) measures will have a “positive effect” on Bahamian society, a former Bar Association president believes.

BTC hit by sabotage in North Eleuthera

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has blamed sabotage for causing its mobile and fixed-line subscribers in North Eleuthera to lose communications services for two days last week.

Oil opponents blast fast hearing 'denial'

Oil exploration opponents are arguing that Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) is engaging in a "tactical denial" of a speedy hearing after being added as a party to their Judicial Review case.

Hoteliers fear 'drastic' US quarantine effect

A Family Island resort operator says president Joe Biden's quarantine proposal for incoming travellers will help the US but be bad for Bahamian tourism.

Pest control companies in modest business spike

A pest control company says business has increased by 5 percent since the COVID-19 lockdowns started in March 2020.

New corporate centre becomes fully leased

The 25,000 square-foot Cave's Corporate Centre West has been fully leased to three financial services firms, a prominent commercial realtor has confirmed.

Tourism chief: Bahamas 'ahead of curve' on tests

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's (BHTA) president has voiced optimism that this nation's five-day COVID testing system has put it "ahead of the curve" to meet new US requirements.

17 NEW COVID CASES ON SATURDAY

THE Ministry of Health confirmed 17 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the nation’s toll to 8,127.

Caribbean-US relations: Chance to merge might with right

EVENTS in Washington on January 20 were a welcome relief and release for the world.

How the world works

How the world works - I would like if possible to address various issues of relevance at this moment in time.

Into his fourth year as Minister of Tourism and Aviation, one would have hoped that the Hon Dionisio D’Aguilar would have more fully taken onboard some rudimentary lessons about statecraft and governance.

HEATING UP: NCAA Division I Weekend standouts

THE weekend of NCAA Division I featured several Bahamian players in rescheduled double headers, standout performances on the court and postponed games due to COVID-19.

Baptiste gets ready to suit up with Bengals

AFTER displaying her skills for St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine, Foxy Angels and the junior national team, talented point guard Karolyn Baptiste is now getting ready to compete for the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Deandre Ayton has 4th straight double double

DEANDRE Ayton continued his streak of double doubles for the Phoenix Suns while Chavano “Buddy” Hield and the Sacramento Kings had their first game of the season postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.

PM opens London Creek Bridge in Andros

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened the London Creek Bridge in Andros during a special ceremony on Friday, saying the development is just one of many infrastructural projects lined up to better improve the island.

Bannister: You’re going to see definite movement on Andros shanty towns

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister on Friday pledged that the government will take the necessary action to deal with unregulated developments on Andros, saying Bahamians can expect to see “definite movement” on the matter soon.