CLICO failure exposes need to ‘better protect small man’
The Bahamas must “better protect the small man” from unscrupulous companies, a prominent cleric urged yesterday, as CLICO victims receive the latest payouts on their surrendered or in-force life insurance policies.By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
Companies hail ‘big leap’ on business ease tax promises
Bahamian companies yesterday hailed “a big leap” forward if the Government delivers on its pledge to enact ease of business-friendly incentives alongside corporate income tax reforms.
Hospital expansion plans revealed at loyalty launch
Representatives of Doctor’s Hospital revealed their plans of expansion on the Family Islands during the announcement of their Loyalty Advantage Membership Programme.
Businesses question whether bills will be cut by power deal
QUESTIONS have been raised about the effect on BPL rates after Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced the government finalised a power purchase agreement for a new 117 megawatt power plant.
Resorts World bimini ‘never been close’ to budget
Resorts World Bimini’s financial performance has “never been close” to budget projections in 15 years, its minority owner is complaining, as the property suffers under an annual $57m debt servicing burden.
Still no answers on healthcare fund audit
TWO years after Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced that the government’s catastrophic healthcare fund would be audited, details about the fund are still unknown.
Govt breaks ground on new $6.8m clinic in Mangrove Cay, Andros
RESIDENTS of Mangrove Cay, Andros, could soon have access to healthcare that could eliminate the need to travel to New Providence for basic medical services, as the government broke ground for a new medical clinic valued at over $6.8m yesterday.
FRONT PORCH: The depth of toxic sexism and misogyny
Synonyms for toxic: poisonous, virulent, noxious, dangerous, destructive, malignant. Former Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller, famously known for his extreme anti-immigrant and xenophobic views, delights in bluntly expressing his outlandish feelings on a range of topics.
Coleby-Davis clarifies BPL’s Power Purchase Agreement
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis clarified in the House of Assembly that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is not renting two newly commissioned turbine engines to improve power reliability.
Minister: I’m no cheat
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis filed a complaint with police against social media personality Brittany Harris, accusing her of criminal libel.
Boxing contenders getting ready for Courtyard Brawl
LIVE boxing is on the horizon when five weight-class matches take place in the courtyard at Fusion Superplex in Nassau.
First Applebee’s eatery to hire 150 Bahamians
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in this nation will hire 150 Bahamians ahead of its November 2024 opening at Fusion Superplex, its local franchisee announced yesterday.
Payments provider unveils three web-based platforms
A Bahamian financial technology provider says it has launched three new web extensions to give consumers greater flexibility in accessing these services directly through their web browser.
NAD executive features in aviation panel talks
A Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executive recently participated in a panel discussion at the Routes World 2024 global aviation conference.
FOCOL affiliate gains 30-year power deal
A 30-YEAR power purchase agreement will allow BPL to increase generation capacity and improve reliability for businesses and residents, according to Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
‘Concerns’ as Margaritaville cuts sailings to Grand Bahama
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday the Ministry of Tourism has “some concerns” about Margaritaville at Sea’s schedule of calls for 2025.
DEREK SMITH: Embrace ethics and avoid corporate peril
In today’s rapidly-evolving regulatory environment, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) play a critical role in shaping operational integrity, especially in industries such as telecommunications and banking.
Bahamas targeting 20 air connectivity agreements
The Bahamas is aiming to boost tourism and airlift connectivity by signing air services agreements with up to 20 countries at an international conference next week.
Davis Administration tables bill to establish an Urban Renewal Authority
THE Davis administration tabled legislation to establish an Urban Renewal Authority to enhance residents’ quality of life in designated urban communities.
Hoof! Equestrians kick off horse show season
EQUESTRIANS kicked off the 2024-2025 horse show season with a weekend of camaraderie, teamwork and spirited competition, as four teams gathered to contest the first leg of the Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL).
