Bahamas suffers ‘massive losses’ on flawed natural resource regime
A regulatory regime designed to protect Bahamian natural resources from foreign exploitation has instead sparked “massive losses in biodiversity” and “stifled” legitimate research vital to building the ‘blue economy’.
National Trust, activist on different sides over Park tenant’s eviction
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and a prominent environmental activist found themselves on opposing sides over the former’s termination of a water sports vendor’s lease at the Lucayan National Park.
Applebee’s targets two more venues after Fusion opening
APPLEBEE’S yesterday said it has hired 165 persons as it celebrated the formal opening of its first location at Fusion Superplex with more outlets expected in the coming months.
Bahamas ‘proceeds’ on 15% corporate tax despite Trump
The Government will “proceed” with implementing The Bahamas’ own 15 percent corporate income tax and is not worried “at this point” that the move will place this nation at a competitive disadvantage.
October suffers biggest inflation rise since March
The Bahamas enjoyed a continued decline in the annual inflation rate through to October 2024 even though prices rose month-over-month.
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Minister: IMF housing report a ‘reality check’
A CABINET minister has said a recent IMF report on housing affordability and home ownership issues has “validity”.
Downtown Nassau to soon get IHOP and Applebee’s
IHOP and Applebee’s will have locations in Downtown Nassau “before the summer of this year”, according to IHOP’s operations manager.
Port Lucaya’s vendors in ‘desperate situation’
THE Davis administration should address concerns of Port Lucaya Marketplace straw vendors, the Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday.
Developer eyes summer for $45m West Bay hotel start
A Bahamian developer yesterday voiced optimism that construction on his planned $45m West Bay Street resort can begin this summer if the necessary environmental approvals are obtained.
Sky chief to ‘keep fighting’ as $220k hangar verdict upheld
Sky Bahamas principal yesterday pledged to “keep fighting” after a verdict ordering the now-defunct airline to pay $220,000 plus interest to the owner of its hangar at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) was upheld.
Electric vehicle dealer’s Mall at Marathon ‘first’
A Bahamian electric vehicle distributor yesterday revealed it will become the first auto dealer to have a Mall at Marathon showroom come this Spring as it bids to repeat 2024’s 10-15 percent sales increase.
BISX-listed bank ‘escapes liability’ over alleged $115k pension theft
A BISX-listed bank yesterday overturned a $115,489 damages award “to escape liability” related to the alleged theft of pension contributions made on behalf of staff at a Freeport-based resort.
‘No surprise’ Trump rejects 15% global corporate tax
A Cabinet minister last night asserted it was “no surprise” that Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from the 15 percent minimum global corporate tax amid fears this move may hit The Bahamas’ competitiveness.
‘No magic bullet’ can solve Bahamian housing crisis
A prominent developer yesterday warned “there is no one magic bullet” for resolving The Bahamas’ housing crisis as he urged market participants to “put everything on the table” in searching for a solution.
