IAN FERGUSON: Model Bahamian business that is a corporate ‘beacon’
As we approach the much-anticipated 50th anniversary of our nation’s independence, I pause to reflect on a model Bahamian business that has become a mainstay and beacon within our private sector.
Atlantis shop steward’s firing incites protests
The hotel union’s president yesterday said he expects the “law to take its course” as a small group of workers protested at the Department of Labour against Atlantis’ decision to fire a shop steward.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Moving The Bahamas from ‘good’ to ‘great’ at 50 years
Some observers refer to The Bahamas as the “greatest little country in the world”. Others have used variations on this theme. An objective and honest assessment, taking into account all the circumstances facing The Bahamas, should readily lead to a conclusion that this is largely an aspirational statement. However, I believe there is no reason why this need remain so. From an economic and social development perspective, I am convinced The Bahamas has had, and continues to have, the potential to more significantly outpace others in the Caribbean and match much larger countries around the world stride for stride.
Resorts enjoy mixed July 4 performance
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday said industry bookings for the July 4 US Independence weekend were “very robust”, but Family Island properties did not fare so well.
‘Fix is in motion’ for power issues on Harbour Island
With residents of Harbour Island reporting that they have been experiencing frequent power outages for the past three days, Bahamas Power and Light has said that they are aware of the issue and “the fix is in motion”.
NFL Flag Bahamas makes waves on Fox News
THE National Football League (NFL) Flag Bahamas’ team commuted to New York to appear on Fox News yesterday morning.
$88,000 generator needed in North Andros
At the Prime Minister’s weekly press briefing yesterday, Deputy Press Secretary Keishla Adderley said the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has determined that a new generator at the cost of $88,000 is needed at the new wellfield site in North Andros.
Government will not act ‘like a bulldozer’ on derelict buildings Downtown says DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper said the government would not act like a “bulldozer” in getting rid of dilapidated buildings downtown.
EDITORIAL: Pride before a fall for Cornish
IT has been a remarkable few days for the man who would be king of Abaco.
Women’s shelter to be ready in a few weeks says Wilchcombe
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said officials are preparing four new shelters for women, the first of which would be ready in a few weeks.
BPL hits back at Bannister’s comments
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s CEO Shevonn Cambridge hit back at former Works Minister Desmond Bannister Tuesday, saying it was disingenuous of him to suggest that the workers maintaining BPL’s Wartsila engines are “unqualified.”
Atlantis: 30% spend, rate jumps ‘as good as it gets’
Atlantis yesterday said its year-to-date performance is “as good as you can get” with rates and visitor spending per occupied room both exceeding pre-COVID levels by up to 30 percent.
Fishing ‘distress’ over boat registration hike
Bahamian fishermen were yesterday said to be “distressed” over “ten-fold” rises in annual boat registration fees that are causing “a lot of panic” in the sector.
Merchant’s remote shift ends 50-year retail era
A Bahamian merchant has shuttered its retail store after more than 50 years in business as part of a restructuring that now sees it providing reduced services remotely.
Bahamas ‘not tapped out’: FDI inflows at $1.3bn high
The Bahamas is “nowhere near to tapping out” its ability to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, it was argued yesterday, after these increased by 6 percent to near-$1.3bn in 2022.
The Independence Golden Jubilee Flag Relay lands in GB
The Independence Golden Jubilee Flag Relay made its way to Grand Bahama on Wednesday morning and will travel to two more islands before it arrives in New Providence for the flag-raising at Clifford Park on July 9.
Retirement of Appeal Justice Jones prompts changes to the judiciary
THE impending pre-retirement leave of Court of Appeal Justice Roy Jones will prompt notable changes in the judiciary.
Lanisha Rolle’s bribery trial set for 2025
LANISHA Rolle’s bribery trial is set to start in September 2025, more than two years away.
Marine on charge of attempted murder after missed gunshot
A 21-year-old marine was charged with shooting an unarmed club patron after getting into an argument with a separate group of men last Saturday.
