Royal Caribbean targeting 13% Bahamas visitor rise
Royal Caribbean is targeting a 13 percent increase in passenger volumes brought to The Bahamas in 2025, it was revealed yesterday, while also aiming for completion of its Beach Club IPO early in the new year.
Liquor merchant slams ‘predatory behaviours’
An independent liquor merchant yesterday complained it is facing “unfair competition” and “predatory behaviour” as a result of having to battle with the retail chains owned by its very suppliers.
Tour operators: Xmas run up is ‘unseasonably slow’
Bahamian tour operators yesterday warned that the period leading up to Christmas has been “unseasonably slow” in the aftermath of the US presidential election and other factors impacting the sector.
Cable: $85m network spend to counter satellite challenge
Cable Bahamas’ multi-million fibre-optic network investment will enable it to face down the competitive threat posed by Elon Musk’s Starlink and rival satellite operators, its top executive asserted yesterday.
Regulator prepared to make ‘variations’ on feared pilot test
The Bahamas’ aviation regulator last night disclosed that while it will “not cancel” an exam that has sparked fears of a pilot shortage it is prepared to make “variations” to ease industry concerns.
Police waiting on clearance to question suspect over Adriel’s rape and murder
POLICE are still awaiting clearance from doctors to interview the suspect in last month’s brutal sexual assault and murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey, according to Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings.
Couple to be jailed for harrassing two Justices
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered that a couple be jailed after they were accused of threatening and harassing two Supreme Court justices and their families.
Way Forward: We’ll prove we’re the real Valley Boys
THE Way Forward Valley Boys group will not get to compete for a prize in the upcoming Junkanoo parades, but members said they will still storm Bay Street this holiday season to prove they are the “real Valley Boys”.
Junkanoo back on after govt U-turn
AFTER more than 72 hours of uncertainty over the status of the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, Junkanoo and government officials announced that the events will proceed as initially planned, with only one Valley Boys faction competing for a prize in the A category.
Rashae Gibson alleges court documents bearing her signature are fraudulent
A COUSIN of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson said court documents allegedly bearing her signature were fraudulent.
KENT BAZARD: Holiday recovery -Giving your body the rest it needs
AS the year comes to a close and athletes return home for the holidays, the temptation to keep pushing in training is often strong.
Lamar Taylor breaks another national record
For the third time in as many swims at the FINA 2024 Short Course World Swim Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Olympian Lamar Taylor established another national record.
Helping hand for hospital thanks to Aidan Roger Carron Foundation
THE Aidan Roger Carron Children’s Foundation has spearheaded a transformation of the junior doctors’ lounge at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Flamingo Air says increased airport fees forcing ticket price rise
FLAMINGO Air said it has been forced to increase airfare between Freeport and Bimini due to increased airport facility processing fees.
A taste of joy with every treat
FOR Bahamian entrepreneur Riel Brennen, crafting sweet moments is more than a business— it’s a heartfelt passion.
STATESIDE: Voters chose change, so there will be change
TRADITIONALLY in the US, after a presidential election, the incumbent remains clearly in power until handing off to his successor on January 20.
Contractors fearing Business Licences renewal ‘nightmare’
Contractors were yesterday said to be bracing for a Business Licence renewal “nightmare” in early 2025 given the industry-specific challenges associated with estimating the upcoming year’s turnover.
