QC fearing ‘banana republic’ perceptions
The Bahamas is in danger of being “perceived as a little Caribbean banana republic” due to excessive government secrecy and a failure to enforce the law, an outspoken QC fears.
Attorney calls for more active drone enforcing
A Bahamian aviation law specialist yesterday stressed the need for “active enforcement” of laws governing the use of drones, after the Civil Aviation Department warned against their use in the Love Beach area.
Blackbeard’s Cay closure is blocked
The Supreme Court has barred attempts by environmental activists to shut down the $12 million Blackbeard’s Cay project, with the same judge issuing an Order that stays his previous ruling.
‘No way landfill can break even’
A waste-to-energy provider yesterday said there was “no way” that Renew Bahamas could generate enough revenue from waste recycling to finance the New Providence landfill’s remediation.
FNM queries ‘bail out’ for landfill’s manager
The Government was yesterday facing intense scrutiny over the New Providence landfill, as its opponents raised doubts over whether it should “bail out” the facility’s privately-owned manager.
Bahamian creditors drop $1.11m default against Dingman
Jamie Dingman was yesterday said to have reached a compromise with his Bahamian creditors, who have agreed to “vacate” the certificate paving the way to a $1.113 million default judgment against him.
‘Brand damages’ fear on Harbour Isl. power woes
A Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) director yesterday said addressing Harbour Island’s power woes was a “top priority”, amid private sector concerns over “brand damage”.
Eleuthera seeks three year incentive extend
The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged the Government to grant a three-year extension to the island’s Family Island Development Act incentives, its president describing this as “crucial” to developing its economy.
BTC trialling pre paid energy meter
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has been working on a “proof of concept” trial for a pre-paid metering solution which it will offer to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.
Landfill manager in ‘Renewed’ deal
Renew Bahamas yesterday confirmed it is in “active’ talks with the Government to alter the terms of its five-year landfill management contract, after “substantial” losses showed its original financial projections were invalid.
Bahamas Waste: Biodiesel deal ‘huge win-win’
Bahamas Waste yesterday said it had created “a win-win” for all stakeholders by selling a majority 51 per cent interest in its fledgling biodiesel business to a local partner for just $180,433.
Downgrade escape ‘not much comfort’
The Bahamas “cannot take much comfort” from maintaining its investment grade rating, the Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday suggesting it was “premature to celebrate” Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) gross $536 million return.
Regulator seeks ‘material worries’ on Panama Papers
Financial services industry jitters over the so-called ‘Panama Papers’ yesterday prompted the Central Bank to issue a notice asking its licensees to report any “material concerns” they may have in relation to clients connected to the leak.
Stem cell facility acquisition set to boost growth
The Bahamas’ first stem cell treatment facility yesterday confirmed it has been acquired by a UK-based medical provider, with a deal designed to grow the operation and the number of patients it treats.
ART OF GRAPHIX: How to become ‘camera ready’
Have you ever heard the term, ‘Camera Ready’, kicked around in the design or print community, and wondered what it meant? If you did, do not feel left out. It is an old term that hardly applies today. In fact, many people who use it probably cannot provide its proper definition
