Casino developer’s ‘win-win’ Governor’s Harbour pledge
A US gaming developer yesterday pledged his proposed Governor’s Harbour project, featuring plans for a mega yacht marina and “boutique” casino, will be a “win-win development” for central Eleuthera and involve the local community at every stage.
Governor’s Harbour plan is model ‘that’s never worked’
An ex-Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive director yesterday argued that a seemingly large-scale investment project targeted at Eleuthera’s Governor’s Harbour, and featuring proposed mega yacht and “boutique” casino facilities, is employing a development model that has “never worked in the Family Islands”.
Gov’ts Bazaar move driven by 20-year ‘vesting’ woes
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government has little choice but to acquire Freeport’s International Bazaar by compulsory acquisition because it would otherwise have to wait 20 years for ownership to be “fully vested” in it.
Planning Institute Bill put beyond February
The National Development Planning Institute Bill is unlikely to meet its original end-of-February completion deadline as officials work to strengthen the legislation following public consultation.
279 Grand Lucayan staff to be let go next week
THE government plans to complete the termination of all 279 Grand Lucayan staff by next week February 27, it has been revealed, as efforts to complete the resort’s $120m sale to Concord Wilshire head into what is likely to be the final stages.
KEITH ROYE II: Use digital technology and take Bahamas to the world
In The Bahamas, we often speak about tourism as if it is something that simply arrives on our shores.
Rosewood Exuma opponents ramp up for next consultation
Opponents of the proposed $200m Rosewood Exuma project are ramping up efforts to mobilise support ahead of Friday’s second Town Planning Committee consultation on its revised application for preliminary site plan approval.
Pintard hits at PM over energy reform disclosure
The Opposition’s leader yesterday attacked Prime Minister Philip Davis KC over the undisclosed New Providence energy grid outsourcing agreement with Bahamas Grid Company and its operating partner, Pike Electrical.
Gov’t forces Bazaar sale even with most owners agreeing deal
The Government has moved to compulsorily purchase Freeport’s International Bazaar property despite the majority of its 13 owners having already agreed to the sales price and terms sought by the Davis administration.
Realtor eyes 10-15% growth after ‘inundated’ 2026 start
A Bahamian realtor is forecasting up to a 10-15 percent increase in business for 2026 if the market maintains early-year momentum that has resulted in his firm being “inundated” with calls and inquiries from wealthy international buyers.
Ex-New Providence landfill chief now wanted by police
The operations consultant who played a pivotal role in transforming the New Providence landfill following its outsourcing to private sector management in 2019 is being sought by the Royal Bahamas Police Force over allegations of stealing.
Activists: Is SpaceX getting ‘easy accommodation’ here?
Environmental activists yesterday challenged whether SpaceX has found “easy accommodation from the powers that be” in The Bahamas as they suggested this nation may be offering too smooth a path for the resumption of Falcon 9 booster landings in its waters.
Eleuthera restaurants close for days on water disruption
An Eleuthera restaurant owner yesterday revealed that the island’s water supply woes forced him to close for four days.
SpaceX is urged to promote landings for tourism take-off
SpaceX was yesterday urged to better promote its booster rocket landings so that space tourism in The Bahamas can take off.
PM: Golden Yolk start ‘better late than never’
The Prime Minister yesterday dismissed concerns over delays to the Government’s egg production Golden Yolk programme, insisting the initiative is now “off the ground” and forecasting that produce will be available by the end of April.
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