Mega BPL refinance eyes November close
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) nine-figure refinance is eyeing an end-November 2019 closing, Tribune Business can reveal, with the targeted sum “likely” to be less than the original $650m.
Law shouldn't 'tax you out of business'
The Government is “taxing people out of business” via an “unconscionable” Business Licence fee that exacerbates the struggles of loss-making firms, a well-known fiscal hawk is arguing.
Govt targets $50m yacht charter fees
The Government will target untapped existing revenue sources such as the 4 percent yacht charter fee in the upcoming 2019-2020 Budget, the deputy prime minister has revealed.
BISX inks 'world class' digital exchange boost
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) goal of becoming a “world class” digital trading player has received a major boost after it secured a partner to launch a new exchange.
Privatising Nassau Flight: Foreigners need not apply
A Cabinet minister has told foreigners to forget about bidding for Nassau Flight Services (NFS) with his ministry today launching the privatisation process for the state-owned ground handler.
Jones shoots perfect from 3 in win over Liberty
JONQUEL Jones delivered another dominant performance and her hot shooting led the Connecticut Sun to a blowout win in their WNBA preseason finale.
Wilson in tie for fourth place at 10th Shanghai Grand Prix
HIGH jumper Jamal Wilson, tied with two others for fourth place, was the only Bahamian to compete at the 10th Shanghai Grand Prix track and field meet after injuries to fellow competitor Donald Thomas and quartermiler Steven Gardiner kept them both out of action.
MMA: Silver stardom for Bahamian fighters
Bahamian fighters won a pair of silver medals at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) Unified the Pan-American Open Championships of Amateur MMA.
Freeport promoted as summer location
The Ministry of Tourism targeted south Florida travel agents, influencers and media in shining a spotlight on what Freeport has to offer summer travellers.
Eleuthera enthusiastic but 'not over hump'
Eleuthera’s economy is currently enjoying “a sense of optimism” rarely felt in recent decades, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president says, while warning: “We are not over the hump.”
Customer training for Avis staff
Avis staff in Nassau and Freeport were given advice on how to enhance the customer experience during training sessions held over the week beginning May 6.
Water corp nets 47% Out Island revenue rise
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) total Family Island revenues increased by 47 per cent year-over-year during the 2018 fourth quarter, its executive chairman has revealed.
'Runaway train' SOEs: Govt must take control
THE Bahamas must get its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) “under control”, the Deputy Prime Minister is demanding, saying: “They have been running like a runaway train.”
Customs 'one-stop shop' long overdue
More than 1,600 businesses are now using Customs’ “long overdue” online clearance platform that will create a “one-stop shop” for all users once its roll-out is fully completed.
Beach Soccer: Bahamas eliminated
THE Bahamas men’s national beach soccer team were eliminated in the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships.
NPSA: Wildcats, Truckers win season openers
BOTH the new look Sunshine Auto Wildcats and the Commando Security Truckers picked up where they left off last year, winning the season opening games in the New Providence Softball Association 2019 season.
Ayton named NBA Rookie of the Year Award finalist
DEANDRE Ayton was named one of three finalists for the 2018-19 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
'Don't shoot, don't shoot, children in here'
“DON’T shoot, children in here!” a young boy has recounted as being among the last words of one of three men fatally shot by police on Friday.
Davis fears budget cuts and taxes
OPPOSITION leader Philip Davis yesterday released predictions for the upcoming 2019-2020 budget, questioning if there will be an increase in taxes as well as a drastic cut to recurrent and capital expenditure.
Lighthouse Point environment assessment not yet done - but will be made public
WHILE the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Disney Cruise Line’s proposed Lighthouse Point project has yet to be completed, Minister of Environment Romi Ferreira on Friday vowed that this information will be made public as soon as it is received by the government.
