Taxi union optimistic on livery dispute resolution
THE BAHAMAS Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said the Government seems willing to resolve the long-running dispute with livery operators after what it described as one of its most productive meetings with a Cabinet minister.
Workpklace safety must be tailored to Bahamas’ reality
THE BAHAMIAN Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday urged the Government to develop workplace safety standards tailored to the realities of the local industry rather than adopting US benchmarks wholesale.
Gov’t completes $29m deal for Doctors’ Harbourside complex
The Goverrnment yesterday officially completed the $29m lease-to-purchase deal that will see it takeover, and ultimately acquire, Doctors Hospital’s recently-completed Harbourside in-patient facility on East Bay Street.
Minister ‘in STEP’ with trust and estate planners
The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) Bahamas branch has met with Jerome Fitzgerald, newly-appointed minister of economic affairs, to discuss efforts to grow and promote the Bahamian financial services industry.
Governor’s Harbour airport close timed for tourism lull
AN ELEUTHERA resort manager yesterday said October’s month-long closure of Governor's Harbour airport is unlikely to significantly disrupt tourism, adding that the timing gives authorities the best opportunity to complete long-needed infrastructure upgrades ahead of the winter travel season.
Freeport Harbour expansion opponents ramp up campaign
OPPONENTS of Bahama Rock’s 270-acre Freeport Harbour expansion and excavation yesterday ramped up their campaign ahead of tonight’s public consultation on its environmental approvals by asserting nearby communities will be exposed to “15 to 20 years of blasting and industrial disturbance”.
McKenzies: Marina project must manage congestion and dredging
A POTTERS Cay business owner whose restaurant sits next to the site of a proposed 25-slip marina said the project could boost business and create jobs, but warned traffic congestion and nearby dredging will have to be carefully managed.
Congestion and parking fears dominate marina consultation
TRAFFIC congestion fears and a lack of parking overshadowed environmental concerns during last night's public consultation on a proposed 25-slip marina project earmarked for a location just west of Potter’s Cay dock.
Fidelity rejects ‘bragging rights’ on consumer borrowing binge
BANKS will continue to fuel the Bahamian consumer borrowing binge “for the foreseeable future” although one BISX-listed institution is reassuring shareholders it will not pursue “bragging rights” in this segment at the expense of prudent lending and risk management.
Fired WSC superintendent loses $1m bid over major conflict of interest
A FORMER senior superintendent at the Water & Sewerage Corporation yesterday lost his bid for near-$1m in damages for wrongful and unfair dismissal after a “damning” investigation revealed he personally profited from “a major conflict of interest”.
Trade deficit jumps $80m as exports drop modestly
THE BAHAMAS’ trade deficit increased by $80m year-over-year during the 2026 first quarter due to a slight decrease in exports combined with a 6.4 percent rise in imports.
Bahamas Science Academy unveils 12,113-record study
The Bahamas Academy of Sciences (BAS) has unveiled its first peer-reviewed publication, For the Record, which analyses 12,113 records on local science accumulated over the 50 years to 2025.
Port Lucaya vendor opens three times in two months
A PORT Lucaya Marketplace vendor yesterday said plans to revive the marina under new ownership could provide a much-needed boost for struggling businesses, revealing she opened her souveniur booth just three days over the past two months because visitor traffic has been so weak.
Insurance Commission expands push over AI
THE INSURANCE Commission of The Bahamas is expanding its compliance and innovation drive with a new artificial intelligence (AI) component to aid greater understanding of emerging technologies.
Port defends work halt at Port Lucaya Marina
FREEPORT regulators yesterday defended the decision to halt the demolition of the Port Lucaya Marina’s docks, the first phase in a $21.8m redevelopment project, because the new owner has yet to comply with required processes and procedures.
