Shipyard to generate 1,200 jobs with $665m expansion
THE majority of the 1,200 jobs set to be created by the Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $665m dock expansion will go to full-time Bahamian workers, the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Tourism arrivals jump 14% to 5.7m for 2024 half-year
THE Bahamas enjoyed a 14 percent year-over-year increase in total visitor arrivals to 5.7m for the 2024 half-year, it was disclosed yesterday.
GB businessman fears key bridge now ‘at 50%’
A GRAND Bahama business proprietor yesterday voiced fears that a key bridge for many businesses and residents is “at 50 percent” and “could collapse any time on the western side”.
PM: Carnival’s $600m port ‘truly invigorating’
THE Prime Minister says it is “truly invigorating” to see Carnival’s $600m Celebration Key cruise port transitioning from concept to physical reality.
Customs chief: Morale can’t be low with revenue up 33%
Customs’ top official yesterday dismissed internal criticisms of his leadership, and allegations of low Department morale, by pointing to the 33 percent increase in revenues collected over the past three years.
Water Corp tells Eleuthera’s residents: ‘We feel your pain’
A senior Water & Sewerage Corporation executive yesterday told south Eleuthera residents that “we feel your pain” over supply disruptions that have been blamed on electricity “irregularities”.
Pintard: ‘Change coming’ over banking regulation
The Opposition’s leader yesterday pronounced himself satisfied that “change is certainly coming” to Bahamian commercial banking following his meeting with the Central Bank governor.
FNM slams Sir Franklyn on bank reform criticism
The Opposition’s leader has hit back at Sir Franklyn Wilson over his criticism of the party’s banking reforms by arguing that he is attacking the same proposals he recommended.
Pintard blasts Gov’t on ‘single source’ bidding
The Opposition’s leader is accusing the Government of bypassing the Public Procurement Act through the increased use of sole source bidding.
Pintard seeks owner meeting over GB Power rate increase
The Opposition’s leader yesterday said he will seek to meet with Grand Bahama Power Company’s Canadian owner after its executives declined to meet over the proposed 6.3 percent base rate increase.
Customer interaction is now Augmented Reality
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a revolutionary tool, transforming the landscape of marketing and sales.
Royal Caribbean hires local consultant in PI Beach Club
A Bahamian consultant has been hired to ensure Royal Caribbean lives up to its environmental commitments during the construction and operation of its Paradise Island beach club.
Bank teams with UN Women to host ‘empowerment retreat’
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) recently teamed with UN Women to host 70 ladies to a Women in Business Empowerment Retreat.
Crumbling bridge threat to $18m GB resort sale
The $18m sale of a Grand Bahama resort is threatened by the “dilapidated and dangerous” bridge that represents the sole transport link to “mainland” Freeport for itself and multiple other businesses.
‘No secret’ Customs short staffed amid grievances
Customs’ top official yesterday said it is “no secret” that the agency is short-staffed amid officer concerns over promotions, replacements, delayed overtime payments and transportation fees.
