How does your bank rate? Customer fees revealed
A COST analysis of bank fees has been released by the Central Bank - showing that prices continue to differ, notably for transactions involving deposit account administration and credit service maintenance.
Exuma businesses braced for Sandals closure impact
Tour guides in Exuma are bracing for the changes Sandals Emerald Bay’s temporary closing may bring to the island.
ACTIVTRADES: Gold – The eternal safe bet
For millennia, gold has held a unique position as a universal symbol of wealth, serving as a unit of account, a store of value, and a medium of exchange.
PM to meet banks over fee concerns
THE Prime Minister is to meet commercial banks on banking fees, after the issue has been in the spotlight amid rising bank fees.
Majority of businesses seek audit extensions
AN estimated three-quarters of companies with a turnover of $5m plus have requested extensions to submit their audits, according to Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting director.
Consultation begins on 5G communications
CONSULTATION is being launched over 5G communications technology in The Bahamas.
Minister says help on way for Eleuthera electricity
ELEUTHERA is receiving support to deal with its electricity woes, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, who said islanders will soon see relief.
‘Pay up or operating licence suspended’ proposes URCA
CHANGES are being proposed to the electronic communications sector in a new consultation document released by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA).
Ministry unveils $43m plan to boost nation’s healthcare
The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a public forum last night to reveal its upcoming plans for significant improvements to the health sector across The Bahamas.
Power outage after lightning storm
Several areas of New Providence experienced an electrical outage yesterday due to lightning storms.
BREA president responds to criticisms over condos
THE president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association, Carla Sweeting, says that BREA has a neutral stance on homeowner association rules and restrictions, after criticisms in a letter to The Tribune.
Partnership to help teachers buy homes
The Teachers & Salaried Workers Co-Operative Credit Union Limited and The Bahamas Union of Teachers have partnered to generate $20m to provide financial opportunities to BUT members.
Lyford Cay hospital in expansion plan
Lyford Cay Hospital is applying for permission to renovate and expand its existing medical facility.
Consumers complain of long lines after bank centralises card pick-up
A BISX- listed bank has “centralised” card collections but consumers are complaining about the long lines and wait times.
'Election silence' rethink in proposals from URCA
The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) has proposed changes to the regulation of "election silence" as part of a series of proposals to update content regulation.
