Import price boost through Arawak port’s LNG tie-up
Nassau’s main commercial shipping post is eyeing a further revenue boost that will help contain goods prices for Bahamian consumers after it produced a 22 percent profits increase for 2024.
Commission ‘ramps up’ penalties for anti-financial crime breaches
The Securities Commission’s top executive yesterday said it has “ramped up” efforts to combat escalating “major breaches” of Bahamian anti-financial crime laws by its licensees that totalled 223 last year.
‘Domestic violence shelter not bought yet’
FOUR months after Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said the government would buy a shelter for domestic violence victims by the end of June, officials are still finalising the funds transfer.
Bridge Authority Bill passed in Parliament
PARLIMENTARIANS passed a bill yesterday to grant the Bridge Authority the power to own, manage, operate, and maintain any bridge in the country.
Baha Mar’s $350m luxury hotel to bring 400 construction jobs
BAHA MAR’s $350m investment in a new luxury hotel is expected to employ 400 Bahamian workers during the construction phase and over 500 Bahamians after opening, according to officials who signed a Heads of Agreement with the government yesterday.
GBPA considers sanctioning GB Power Company rate hike
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has completed its initial review of the Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) controversial rate proposal and will consider sanctioning the increase despite the ongoing debate surrounding its regulatory authority.
Families angry as police granted bail
RELATIVES of men killed in police shootings erupted in anger outside the Magistrate’s Court complex after acting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux granted bail to 11 officers during a committal hearing yesterday.
$250m resort project to start by year-end
The developers of Grand Bahama’s $250m Six Senses resort have announced that project construction will begin before year-end 2024 as they target a 2026 opening.
FRONT PORCH: Preserving Bahamian heritage and memory
Many Bahamians of older generations bemoan the collapse of the Reinhard Hotel, located Over-the-Hill in New Providence.
STATESIDE: Trump doubles-down on questionable rhetoric while Harris shies away from talking policies
America is seemingly awash in choppy seas.
Crimestoppers take game one
The packed crowd at the DW Davis Gymnasium was treated to a highly competitive game one of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals last night.
Bus drivers warn: ‘We may be next protesters’
Jitney drivers yesterday warned they may stage a protest of their own following the margin increase granted to petroleum retailers unless public transportation companies receive similar financial relief.
Baha Mar sees ‘softening’ bookings over short-term
Baha Mar is experiencing a “softening” in bookings with figures “slightly below” last year’s record-breaking numbers heading into the slower fall season, its top executive revealed yesterday.
Bahamas ‘vulnerable’ on shortage of tax expertise
The Attorney General yesterday warned that the failure to develop sufficient Bahamian professional expertise on tax matters has left this nation’s financial services industry “vulnerable’.
Munroe urges public to not presume guilt of officers in police-involved killing cases
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe urged the public not to presume guilt for police officers facing court proceedings in connection with killings.
Arrest warrant issue for failure to show up for sentencing
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for a 26-year-old man who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing after having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online in 2022.
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation announce new leadership ahead of 28th Red Ribbon Ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is entering a new era with long-serving board member Aramie Ford Strachan stepping in as president, succeeding Camille Lady Barnett.
Lady Holly Knowles with one of her beloved rescues
Lady Holly Knowles turns 100 today - and takes her space in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
Baha Mar’s head says bookings below forecast, says US elections and economy possible culprits
BAHA Mar’s president Graeme Davis said business has softened this year compared to expectations, and booking for 2025 is not as robust as officials forecast.
Bridge Authority expansion may cover every bridge in country
A NEW amendment bill passed in Parliament yesterday will provide the framework for every bridge in the country to be constructed, managed and maintained by the Bridge Authority.
